By leveraging Drupal's multilingual features, you can build effective multilingual websites that serve a global user base.
General Installation Procedure
1. Enable the following modules that are disabled (at initial installation)
- Configuration Translation
- Content Translation
2. In the Preferences>Regions and Languages section, add the languages to be translated.
A translation tab will appear on the content editing screen (translate)
3. Install the language switcher (extension module).
4. Place the switcher in the appropriate block or other location.
Drupal is widely recognized as an effective CMS for building multilingual websites, and its multilingual capabilities are powerful; the main features and benefits of Drupal's multilingual capabilities are summarized below.
Key features of Drupal's multilingual capabilities
- Translate virtually any element of your website, including interface, content, and settings
- Supports more than 100 languages, with support for each language's character set and writing direction
- Content can be created and displayed in different languages
- rovides drop-down menus, links, and more to make it easy for users to switch between languages
- Workflow for translators to streamline the translation process
- Standard features for multilingual SEO, including hreflang attribute and language-specific URLs
Benefits of Using Drupal's Multilingual Features
- Expand your website's reach by exposing it to a global audience
- Provide optimized content to users in different countries
- Increase your website's SEO effectiveness and search engine visibility
- Streamline translation efforts, saving time and money
More Information on Drupal's Multilingual Features
More detailed information about Drupal's multilingual features can be found in the following resources