Language Switcher only visible when I am logged in

  • daniellemolenaar

    (@daniellemolenaar)


    7 years ago

    Dear Rob, I am having a similar issue as some other people. I have done the following:

    1) De-activate and then re-activate the plugin.
    2) Make sure “Check to show flags” box has a check mark.

    Also, I am checking the website in incognito mode, but I can’t see the language switcher as soon as I log out of the website as admin. I have installed it on another test site of mine https://danieladevergara.com/, and that works fine.

    It would be awesome to get this to work, otherwise, I will have to translate the site manually using WPML, not a problem, but this seems like such a good option. Last question, is there a link to a help file explaining how to correct any faulty or weird translations?

    Thanks in advance,
    Dani?lle

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • Thread Starter daniellemolenaar

    (@daniellemolenaar)

    I have resolved the visibility issue. I just have the question regarding faulty translations – some are really silly. The site is built with beaver builder. Do I have to create new pages for each translation to get it correct? Because if that is the case, then I think WPML is the better option. What is your view on this? Thanks.

    Hi daniellemolenaar,

    Thanks for the post here. My honest opinion is that for practical purposes, website visitors won’t punish you for a few incorrect translations.

    If having accurate translation is 100% necessary, one way to have total control, is to duplicate your website into another folder or sub-domain. The default language would be built at the root folder lever, and then possibly have a sub-domain or sub-folder built to suit your other langauges. (i.e. for FRENch you would have example . com / fr)

    Having more than one website is not much harder to manage because you could build them under the Multisite capability that WordPress offers. One login and you can manage all of your sites in one place. Then you would place a flag and links at top of both websites, to link back and forth between languages. You would manage all pages separately and have full control.

    Also, all of your pages have better ability to get indexing by Google because they will be REAL pages. Using a plugin to do this work as well, but it gets complex, no matter how sohpisticated the solution.

    I hope that helps! I could help you do the duplication if you need it, or explain more. I think planning in this way is the smartest way to do it, but others might have other opinions.

    Thanks for your support! Rob

    Thread Starter daniellemolenaar

    (@daniellemolenaar)

    Dear Rob, thank you. Yes, that might be the best way to do it. The site is huge. It is also a church website, so if you see the front page English translation, then you can see that it is a far from ideal translation. But it is a very cool plugin. Thank you! Dani?lle

    No problem! Yes I completely understand on the bad translations. But yes, I would try to separate out your sites, that will keep your life easier. I’m not saying you can use a plugin, but it’s an important function that is worth separating out so that it can be managed easier.

    I would explore both options and go with your gut feeling on it. Best of luck with the project!

    Thanks, Rob

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