Time for action – translating your whole website

Here's how to do it:

1. Revisit your home page via Google Translate. Highlight and copy the URL of your translated home page.

2. Click on the Modules subtab and scroll down to the Home text editor module. Click on Configure.

3. At the very top of your home page, add the flag of the language of your choice. Now highlight the flag in the editor and click on the link button.

4. Paste the translated URL into the box shown below the labeled Link URL.

5. Save your new home page and visit your shop front to try it out.

What just happened?

Your customers can now switch to a completely translated version of your store. You can, of course, offer buttons for multiple language options.

Languages conclusion

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