Looking to turn your Ninja Forms multilingual? Way to go!
Becoming a polyglot is a must if you want to expand to more markets and reach out to more clients. To do that, you need a WordPress translation plugin.
In this article, we won’t talk about one but two plugins considered to be among the best translation plugins out there. The WPML and Weglot. The great news is that they both easily integrate with Ninja Forms!
WPML
For years WPML has been the premier translation tool for WordPress offering a variety of translation options (manual translation, automatic machine translation, & human translation services).
The plugin is compatible with any theme or plugin that uses WordPress API. Whether you are translating corporate sites or just simple blogs, it is powerful enough supporting high-quality translations into 60+ languages from around the globe. You can add your own custom languages too!
This WordPress translation plugin lets you manage how your forms (and posts, pages, and more) are translated right from your dashboard. Their support team is ready to assist if you need a hand along the way.
If you want to translate Ninja Forms with the WPML, visit our blog post to find out what you need and follow these instructions to create flawless multilingual forms. The awesome news is that the WPML has official support for Ninja Forms, so they have your back anytime you need some help!
Weglot
This translation plugin has been around since 2016, helping users translate content automatically into over 100+ different languages with no code necessary. Weglot is compatible not only with WordPress but also with BigCommerce, Shopify, Squarespace, Joomla, and other platforms.
Weglot automatically detects all of your website content (posts, pages, menus, widgets, headers, e-commerce products, etc.) for translation with just a few clicks and translates your site into your selected language. It’s fast and easy!
If you need to make manual edits to your translation, you do that through the Weglot account dashboard. Depending on your plan, you also have access to professional translators for an additional fee.
Thinking of trying Weglot with Ninja Forms? Follow our definitive guide and learn how to easily integrate Weglot with Ninja Forms in a few simple steps. You’ll love it!
Choosing the best WordPress translation plugin
When choosing the WordPress translation plugin, you should consider the following when making your decision:
- Type of content you are translating.
- Type of translation the plugins offer.
- The number of supported languages.
- Ease of use.
- The budget.
Whether you choose WPML or Weglot, you can’t really go wrong with any of them. You should, however, know that both translation plugins manage their translation differently.
Keep reading to learn more about their differences and pick the one that fits your needs on your way to expanding your business!
Things to know about WPML & Weglot
Weglot manages translations within the Weglot cloud interface, while WPML translation uses the WordPress backend.
Another significant difference between these two is the type of translation both translation plugins offer. WPML uses three translation styles including professional translation service, using your own translators, or translating your content by yourself.
Weglot takes a different approach by automatically translating your site using machine translation. You can manually edit these translations or order professional translations from external agencies through Weglot for an extra fee.
The Weglot has a word count limit that determines your pricing. If you are a blog owner, you might not want to use it if budget is your concern. WPML is more recommended for content websites as it does not have any word count limit.
Weglot, as a standalone service, can be used not only on WordPress, but its popularity grows with e-commerce platforms too. If you are looking for a fast translation to 1 or 2 languages and you have the budget, try Weglot. Make sure you use discount code NINJAWEGLOT15 so you can get 15% off Weglot pricing on us!
Weglot supports over 100+ languages. WPML supports over 60+ languages, and you can add your own custom language too. If you are a newbie in the WordPress translation plugins world, you can take advantage of a free trial version of Weglot and test it out. Keep in mind the trial version is limited to only 2000 words and one translated language.
If you are on a low budget and want more control over your translated website, WPML is an excellent option. It does not have a free plan but offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and more budget-friendly pricing plans.
In terms of installation, the learning curve for WPML might be a little bit more complicated at the beginning compared to the ease of use of Weglot, but both of the translation plugins offer full support to their users. WPML even offers official support for Ninja Forms!
Reach out to more customers with translation plugins
Who said you have to turn down another client because of the language barrier? With WordPress translation plugins, your door opens to whole new customers from all around the world.
Give a try to Weglot or WPML, and you no longer need to struggle to get your WordPress forms into the language your audience speaks. Let the journey begin!
Have you already tried one of the WordPress translation plugins mentioned above? Let us and our users know about your experience in the comment section below!
