Multilingual Websites (WPML, Polylang)
Reaching a Global Audience
A multilingual WordPress site lets visitors read your content in their preferred language, which can significantly widen your reach and improve user experience.
WPML
WPML is a premium plugin that supports translating posts, pages, menus, and even WooCommerce products.
It offers both manual translation and integration with professional translation services.
Polylang
Polylang is a free alternative that supports multiple languages for posts, pages, and categories with a simpler setup.
A premium Polylang Pro version adds support for translating WooCommerce and custom post types.
| Feature | WPML | Polylang |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Premium (paid) | Free, with a paid Pro tier |
| WooCommerce support | Built-in | Requires Pro version |
| Ease of setup | Moderate | Simple |
| Translation services | Integrated marketplace | Manual or third-party |
Managing multiple languages is one way to scale; running multiple sites from a single install is another, which is where Multisite comes in.
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