Overview of ReadMe + SiteTran Integration
This guide offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to making your ReadMe website multilingual in just a few minutes. Anyone can follow along successfully, no technical background needed.
Expanding your online business's reach to a global audience has never been easier for ReadMe users thanks to SiteTran. Whether you're looking to attract new customers from different backgrounds or enhance the user experience for your current international clientele, this guide will walk you through the entire process.
Let's dive into the world of website translation and unlock new possibilities for your ReadMe site, with SiteTran!
Prerequisites:
A ReadMe website that you want to translate.
A SiteTran site that you will integrate with ReadMe. If you haven’t already, sign up for SiteTran and create a (free) SiteTran site.
Time needed:
Estimated time needed: 3 minutes.
Let’s get started.
Get your Widget Code
First, retrieve your widget code from SiteTran. If you haven’t already signed up for SiteTran, it only takes 30 seconds. After creating your account, create a new site in SiteTran to get your widget code, which will generate the language dropdown on your ReadMe site.
Copy the Widget Code
Click the "Copy" button to get your widget code. You will use this in a bit.
Your Widget Code is available when creating your SiteTran site. If you skipped this step you can also retrieve it from the widget page.
Integrating with ReadMe
Initial Login and Navigation
In a new tab, log in to your ReadMe website.
Select the Project for SiteTran Integration
After logging in, navigate to the Projects section and select the project where you want to integrate the SiteTran widget or apply the translation.
Access the Appearance Settings in ReadMe
After selecting your project, you'll be directed to the dashboard. From the left menu pane, click on the "Appearance" option to customize your project's look and integrate the SiteTran widget.
Pasting Your Widget Code
Under the "Appearance" section in the left pane, select "Custom Include Tags." A text box will appear where you need to paste the SiteTran Widget Code that you copied earlier.
Your widget code looks like this:
<script>var sitetran = { site_id: your_site_id };</script>
<script src="//c.sitetran.com/widget/v3.js"></script>If you need help finding your code snippet, check out this article.
After pasting the code, click on the Save button located at the upper right corner to apply your changes.
Verifying & Translating
Testing the Integration
You can now view your site with the fully functional SiteTran widget integrated. Ensure that everything appears as intended by navigating to your site and confirming the widget's placement and functionality.
Congratulations! You have successfully integrated SiteTran with your ReadMe site.
Guide to Translating
Translating is easy. Read our quick guide on translating for newcomers.
