Whatever the purpose for which you use the Internet, it is likely that at some point you will need to visit a website that is not in your native language. If you own a website, you might also be interested in creating itmultilingualto expand your audience. However, these two tasks can seem equally impossible if you are not multilingual.
Luckily, there are many resources for translating websites. Whether you need to translate a website you're browsing or make it accessible to non-English speakers, there are a few essential tools you can use to achieve your goals.
In this article, we look at some reasons why you might need to translate a website. Then we share nine ways to do just that, using different onesBrowserand devices
Let us begin!
Why you might need to translate a website
Although you don't typically visit websites that aren't in your primary language, it's a good idea to know how to translate pages when needed. For example, if you do a little research, you can find sources in other languages. You may also want to buy products from a store in another country.
If you have a website, consider making it multilingual. You can appeal to a wider audience if your website is available in different languages. This not only makes life easier for your visitors, but also builds trust.
Translating your website is also an effective strategy forSearch Engine Optimization (SEO). Anything you can add to your website to improve the user experience (UX) has a positive impact on SEO, and offering multiple languages is no different.
How to Translate a Website (9 Ways)
Now that you are familiar with some of the situations where translation might be required, let's look at how you can do this.
1. How to translate a website in Google Chrome
Translate a website withGoogle ChromeIt's easy
If you access a page that is not in English, clickTranslate this pagein the address bar to open a pop-up window. Then select the option for English:
Alternatively, you can right-click on the text you want to translate and selectTranslated into English:
That's all you have to do. You can repeat any of these methods while browsing the site.
2. How to translate a website in Firefox
Unlike Chromefire foxhas no built-in translation function. To translate websites with Firefox, you must first add oneFirefox extension.
Mozilla recommends theFor the Google Translate extension:
click noadd to firefoxbutton to install the extension. Next you will see theoptionsScreen where you can select specific languages.
If you need to translate different languages, you can leave thattranslate textsField defined forAuto. After you have made your settings, click onSave on computer:
The next time you visit a website in a foreign language, you can right-click the text and selectTranslate this page. The text should open in Google Translate and you can read it in the language of your choice.
3. How to translate a website in Safari
Safari's translation feature is in beta and doesn't have as many languages as other browsers. However, you should be able to translate many of the websites you come across.
SeSafarican translate a webpage for you, one will appeartranslateon buttonlooking smartField. Since this feature is still in beta, you can use the same translation menu to report issues to Apple.
4. How to translate a website in Microsoft Edge
Can translate a pageon board the MicrosoftUse Translate for Microsoft Edge installed in the browser.
Similar to Chrome, when opening a page, the browser must make a request:
The word appears briefly in the address barTranslatedwhen the process is complete.
If you want Edge to generate a translation every time it automatically finds that language, enable thatAlways translate pagesvonCrate.
If the popup does not appear, you can also clicktranslateIcon in the address bar:
If you click on this icon, you also have the option of automatically translating pages in this language. You can repeat the same process if you find websites in other languages.
5. How to translate an entire website using Google Translate
If you want to translate an entire website at once, you can useGoogle Translator.
Write theURLof the website you want to translate in the text box on the left. You should see a clickable version of the URL in the correct text box:
Select the target language above the text field on the right. After clicking the link, you will see a fully translated version of the site.
With the button in the upper right corner you can switch between the translated and the original version:
You can also use this toolbar to switch between languages. As you can see, translating an entire website can be a quick and easy process.
6. How to automatically translate a page in Chrome
If you find yourself frequently visiting foreign-language websites, you might want Chrome to translate them automatically. You can enable this feature by clicking and selecting the three dots in the top right corner of the browser windowIdeas.
From here you can navigate toProgressive>Languages. You may need to click the arrow to the right of "Language" to see all options:
There are two ways to set up automatic translations. If you light themOffer to translate pages that aren't in a language you readoption see aappearoffer a translation every time you visit a page that is not in your defined language:
If there are languages other than English that you would rather not translate, you can add them here. To do this, selectAdd languages. Scroll or search for the language you want and check the box next to it:
click noSave on computerafter selecting the target languages. If you browse a website in any of the listed languages, you will not see the translation pop-up on your screen.
7. How to translate a website on an Android mobile device
translate aWebsite on a mobile deviceUsing Chrome is different than using desktop devices. Instead of a popup, you'll see a language options bar at the bottom of the screen.
after selectionEnglish,You should be able to read the text:
If you don't see this bar, you can also click the three dots in the top right corner of the screen to open a menu. then selecttranslate, and you can see the text in English.
8. How to translate a website on an iPhone
Next we will see how to translate a website on an iPhone using Safari.
If you visit a page in a foreign language, you can click theAAin the address bar to open a menu. You should see them thereTranslated into EnglishPossibility.
If this is your first time doing this, you may get a message asking you to activate the beta version. Also keep in mind that the number of languages Safari can translate from is somewhat limited compared to other browsers.
9. How to make your website multilingual
If you want to make your website multilingual, there are several ways to do it.
One easy way, of course, is to outsource the work. However, this method can get expensive if you hire a professional translator.
If there's a really practical way to translate your website, it has to be throughpass that onIt is the most translated language plugin in the WordPress directory (posts from over 38 languages) and is growing fast.
ConveyThis makes integration with a WP site very easy and supports 100+ languages.
ConveyThis uses automatic machine translation to translate your entire website and adds a language switch button. So you already have an SEO-compatible, multilingual website in the first few minutes.
It comes with a free and a paid plan. A free plan lets you translate up to 2,500 words into one language, paid plans use SaaS billing, which means you have to pay for as long as you want to use the service.
Paid plans start at $7.50 per month for one language and up to 10,000 words.
On the other hand,Polylangis a free WordPress plugin that allows you to translate your website. Not only can you add translations for posts and pages, but you can also create different versions of themmenusand categories.
If you want a faster method and don't mind paying for the service, give this a trydownhillPlug. This tool automatically detects and translates your content. However, you have to pay per month to use the plugin.
For detailed instructions on configuring these solutions, see ourThe ultimate multilingual guide to WordPress. We also share some other tools that you can use to make your website multilingual.
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Summary
If you want to build a multilingual WordPress website or shop in another country, translating a webpage is a useful skill. With the myriad of tools available, it should make the translation process easier.
Google Translate is an excellent option for many situations. If you're translating your own website, Polylang and Weglot are good options.
Start translating!
Do you have questions about translating a website? Let us know in the comments section!
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