Multilingual CMS integration: We connect your CMS to your translation workflows
Making your website truly multilingual requires much more than simply installing a plug-in. Every CMS has its own way of handling multilingual functionality. Available plug-ins vary, configuration processes differ and integration with professional translation tools is rarely straightforward. If not configured correctly, a multilingual environment can generate inconsistencies in content, SEO issues and production outages.
We work with WordPress, Drupal, PrestaShop, Shopify and Magento to configure and deploy multilingual solutions that integrate seamlessly with your existing translation workflows.
Installing a plug-in isn’t enough
The multilingual plug-ins available on the main CMS platforms give the impression that the issue can be resolved in just a few clicks. In practice, the default configuration rarely covers your actual production needs. The consequences vary depending on your role, but they are always tangible:
Our approach: we work alongside you to ensure a robust setup and reduce complexity. Avoid menus that can’t switch between languages, missing hreflang tags and pages containing untranslated sections with no indication of origin.
This meticulous implementation guarantees seamless day-to-day content management and, above all, a flawless experience for your website visitors.
CMS platforms and plug-ins we work with
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WordPress with WPML or Polylang
Detailed management of custom content types, shortcode protection, integration with main market TMS solutions
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Drupal with TMGMT
Configuration of export and import flows, management of translatable entities, configuration of validation workflows
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PrestaShop and Magento
Translation of product data sheets, attributes and interactive content, management of multilingual catalogues
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Shopify
Integration of compatible translation solutions, theme management and product metadata
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Adobe Experience Manager
The leading enterprise platform for organisations that manage large volumes of content. We set up translation connectors and multilingual workflows tailored to your organisation.
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Custom CMS
Analysis of your existing architecture and implementation of suitable connectors via API
Are you using an environment that isn’t listed here? We regularly work on less common configurations and adapting to them is part of our job.
Setup, workflows and integration: we take care of everything
Setting up a multilingual environment involves much more than simply choosing a plug-in and activating it. It involves defining how your content flows between your CMS and your translation tools, choosing which tools are involved at each stage and deciding which rules to follow.
We work with you to set up:
- the technical configuration of your multilingual plug-in or connector;
- the mapping of your fields and protection of your technical formats;
- dataflows between your CMS and your TMS;
- the rules for managing URLs, slugs and metadata by language;
- update processes: when a source language revision triggers a new translation;
- the rights and roles of the various stakeholders in your approval workflow.
Once this framework is in place, your team can focus on creating and publishing content while the system does its work.
What are your language projects?
The service layer that turnkey solutions lack
For a marketing manager, every configuration issue takes time away from what really matters: developing your international strategy, creating content and breaking into new markets.
For a web developer or agency, this is a waste of time and energy: hours spent debugging an unstable multilingual environment rather than making progress on new projects. For an agency, it is also the client relationship that suffers.
What we offer is precisely this level of support: someone who understands your website and technical environment, who has worked with you to define your processes and who is ready to step in when changes to the website affect the behaviour of your multilingual setup.
A multilingual website that stands the test of time isn’t just something you install. It’s something you build.
FAQs
At what stage do I bring in my teams – before or after the website has been developed?
Ideally at an early stage, so that technical decisions are made with multilingual requirements in mind from the outset. However, we also frequently work on existing systems to improve their reliability or optimise their performance. In both cases, we start by auditing your current setup.
Can we use your service if we already have a multilingual plug-in installed?
Of course you can! In fact, this is the most common scenario. We start by assessing your existing setup to identify what is working, what is causing problems and what is missing. We then take a targeted approach, without starting from scratch unless absolutely necessary.
Do you work directly with our developers or web agency?
Yes – and it’s even recommended! We work closely with your technical teams to ensure that the integration is seamless, well-documented and easy to maintain. We adapt to your organisation: some clients put us in direct contact with their developer, while others prefer us to liaise via their project manager.
We reduce the cost of translations with our CAT software, which uses translation memories to avoid re-translating previously translated content and detects repetitions within and between files. This allows us to offer you shorter turnaround times and consistent translations.
For our regular clients, we use translation memories as a reference for every new order. Translation pricing also depends on the chosen translation solution in accordance with the content and use context.
My CMS isn’t on your list – can you still help?
Yes. We regularly work on less common or custom environments. If your CMS provides an API and content export tools, we can analyse your setup and suggest a suitable approach. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us to discuss this.
Our professional web content translators have the required skills and training in web-related areas, including SEO.
Where should I start if I want to make my website multilingual?
The process always starts with an audit of your existing environment covering CMS, content types, target languages and translation tools in place. Next, we work with you to define the appropriate multilingual architecture, plug-ins, connectors and processes to be set up. You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out to us.
Could poor multilingual configuration harm my search engine rankings?
Yes, significantly. Missing or incorrect hreflang tags, non-localised URLs, duplicate content across language versions and missing metadata are all negative signals for search engines. On a poorly configured website, foreign-language pages may be wrongly indexed or even excluded from search results. This is one of the reasons why we treat the multilingual SEO setup as a prerequisite, not an option.
What is the difference between your service and a turnkey solution?
Turnkey solutions automate the technical connection between your website and a translation engine. It’s quick to set up, but you’ll be responsible for managing the configuration, terminology rules and any issues arising in production. Our service adds a personal touch: we work with you to define your processes, we configure your tools to suit your actual needs and we stick by your side to provide long-term support.