Overview of Jimdo SiteTran Integration
This guide offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to make your Jimdo 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 Jimdo 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 Shift4Shop site, with SiteTran!
Prerequisites:
A Jimdo website that you want to translate.
A SiteTran account that you will integrate with your Jimdo site. If you haven’t already, sign up for SiteTran, and add a new 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 site in SiteTran, and then proceed to get your widget code, which is what generates the language dropdown on your Shift4Shop site.
In SiteTran go to the "Widget" page.
To get your site’s SiteTran Widget Code, go to your site’s "Widget" page from the menu on top.
Copy the Widget Code
Click the "Copy" button to copy your widget code (includes your styles). You will use this in a bit.
Integrating with Jimdo
Initial Login and Navigation
In a new tab, log in to your Jimdo website
Access Website Editor
On your admin dashboard, locate and click on the "Edit Website" button to enter the website editor.
Navigate to Design Settings
Once inside the website editor, click on the “Menu” button located at the top left corner of the dashboard.
Access Design Options
From the menu options, select "Design".
Choose Custom Template
Within the design menu, locate and click on "Custom template".
Access Code Editor
Upon selecting "Custom template," you'll be directed to a page with a code editor.
- Post your SiteTran widget code into the provided code editor.
- After pasting the widget code, locate the "Save" button at the bottom left of the page.
Preview and Confirm Template
Testing the Integration.
Following the save action, you will be redirected to a preview page displaying how your website will appear with the new custom template.
Click “Yes” to confirm and apply the custom template.
Verifying & Translating
Testing the Integration.
Visit your Jimdo site, and locate the SiteTran Widget. Choose your new language from the dropdown, and SiteTran will begin discovering your phrases.
Congratulations! You have successfully integrated SiteTran with your Jimdo store.
Guide to Translating
Translating is easy. Read our quick guide on translating for newcomers.
