To create a manual multilingual Squarespace site:

Basic Structure Overview:

• Homepage with language selection
• Separate page sets for each language
• Navigation dropdown menus for language-specific content

Setup Instructions:

1. Create Homepage:

• Move homepage to "Not linked" section
• Add language selection buttons/links
• Style homepage as desired

2. Set Up Navigation:

• Create dropdown menus for each language (e.g., "English," "Español")
• Remove any demo pages
• Ensure dropdowns appear on all pages

3. Add Content Pages:

• First dropdown: Add all pages in primary language
• Second dropdown: Create translated versions of all pages
• Maintain identical page order in both dropdowns
• TIP: Duplicate pages first, then translate content

Important Limitations:

• Built-in text (checkout, dates) displays in one language only
• Single currency for all languages
• No separate domains/subdomains per language

Alternative Options:

• Use index pages for scrolling content
• Create separate sites for different languages
• Use cover page as language selector

SEO Considerations:

• Content requires specific optimization for each language
• Use Google Search Console for multilingual SEO guidance
• Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert for SEO setup

Note: For version 7.1 users, the Weglot integration offers additional features like language subdomains, checkout translations, and automatic language detection.

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