Overview of Wix + SiteTran Integration
This guide offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to making your Wix 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 Wix 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 Wix site, with SiteTran!
Prerequisites:
A Wix website that you want to translate.
A SiteTran site that you will integrate with Wix. If you haven’t already, sign up for SiteTran and create a (free) SiteTran site.
Time needed:
Estimated time needed: 4 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 Wix 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 Wix
Initial Login and Navigation
In a new tab, log in to your Wix website.
Select Your Website for Integration
After logging in to your Wix account, you will land on your dashboard. From here, you need to choose the specific website you wish to translate by selecting it from your list of sites.
Accessing Wix Site Editor
After selecting the website, select the 'Edit Site' option in the upper right to begin customizing your site.
Access Page Code and Add Elements
Go to the first option on the left labeled Page Code. Next, select Add Elements to begin adding your custom code for the SiteTran widget.
Choose Embed HTML from Popular Embeds
After clicking Add Elements," a list will appear. From the list, select Embed Code, then go to Popular Embeds, and choose Embed HTML.
Paste Widget Code and Update
After selecting Embed HTML, a pop-up window will appear prompting you to enter the code. This is where you'll paste the SiteTran widget code that you've 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.
Once the code is pasted, simply click Update to apply the integration to your site.
Pin the Widget to Screen
After clicking Update, the SiteTran widget will appear on your page. To ensure it remains visible, right-click the widget and select Pin to Screen from the menu.
Choose Widget Placement and Close Pop-Up
You will see a pop-up window where you can choose the widget's placement. Select your desired position, then click the "X" to close the window once you've made your selection.
Verifying & Translating
Testing the Integration
You can now view your site with the fully functional SiteTran widget integrated.
Congratulations! You have successfully integrated SiteTran with your Wix site.
Guide to Translating
Translating is easy. Read our quick guide on translating for newcomers.
