Overview of Simvoly + SiteTran Integration
This guide offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to making your Simvoly 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 Simvoly 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 Simvoly site, with SiteTran!
Prerequisites:
A Simvoly website that you want to translate.
A SiteTran site that you will integrate with Simvoly. 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 Simvoly 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 Simvoly
Initial Login and Navigation
In a new tab, log in to your Simvoly website.
Access Website Settings
After logging into Simvoly, you'll be directed to the builder homepage. To continue with the widget integration, select the gear icon from the left-hand menu to open Website Settings.
Select Custom Code
Once you're in the Website Settings menu, choose the Custom Code option to add your SiteTran widget.
Add Widget Code and Save
Paste the SiteTran Widget Code that you copied earlier into the provided text box under Custom Head Markup. This ensures the widget displays on every page of your site.
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 that, click Save to apply your changes.
Save Changes and Preview Site
Click Save on the upper right of the top bar menu to apply your changes. To preview your site with the SiteTran widget, select the Website Preview icon (square with an upward arrow) from the menu on the left.
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 Simvoly site.
Guide to Translating
Translating is easy. Read our quick guide on translating for newcomers.
