How to Setup and Configure WPML in WordPress
WPML is a robust solution for multilingual sites, but requires careful configuration of taxonomy translations and hreflang tags to maintain SEO.
Based on 7 community reports.
Linked sources: 7.
Known Issues
- Infinite loops during programmatic post updates
- Difficulty with language-specific sitemaps
- Complex translation of custom fields and widgets
Community Q&A
How do I translate product categories in WPML?
Do not bulk rename categories; treat the primary language as the source and create linked translations for the taxonomy terms.
Should I use automatic redirects for multilingual sites?
No, avoid automatic redirects to preserve SEO; use language suggestions in a popup instead to ensure proper indexing.
Can I use WPML with Gutenberg?
Yes, WPML is compatible with Gutenberg, though complex setups may require additional AI translation plugins for automated workflows.
Reddit Sources
- SailWP update: demo video, architecture deep-dive, and what’s next (r/Wordpress)
- Best approach for automatic DeepL translation in WordPress with Gutenberg — with manual override option and cross-site sync? (r/Wordpress)
- Making multilingual sitemaps with WPML and Yoast? (r/Wordpress)
- WPML translation buttons not included (r/Wordpress)
- WordPress/WooCommerce: bulk translating categories (EN → NL) with synced products? (r/Wordpress)
- HELP NEEDED! Vibe coded HTML imported as a Wordpress theme (r/Wordpress)
- Multilingual SEO Headaches for a Real Estate Site – Geo vs. Language Redirects? (r/Wordpress)