WPML CMS Site NavigationVersion 1.5.5

WPML CMS Site Navigation

WPML (WordPress Multilingual) provides various features and tools to manage site navigation in a multilingual WordPress website. These features ensure that navigation menus are properly translated and synchronized across different language versions. Here’s how you can handle site navigation with WPML:

1. Menu Translation: WPML allows you to translate the navigation menus of your website. In the WordPress admin area, go to Appearance -> Menus. When WPML is active, you’ll see a language selector at the top of the page, enabling you to switch between languages and translate the menu items accordingly. You can create separate menus for each language or translate the existing menu items.
2. Language Switcher in Menus: WPML provides a language switcher widget that can be added to your navigation menus. This allows users to switch between different language versions directly from the menu. You can add the language switcher to the menu by including the “Language Switcher” widget in a menu location or by using the WPML shortcode.
3. Menu Synchronization: WPML offers a menu synchronization feature, ensuring that the structure and hierarchy of menus are consistent across different language versions. When you make changes to the structure of a menu in one language, WPML can automatically synchronize those changes to the corresponding menus in other languages. This helps you maintain a consistent navigation structure across different language versions.
4. Custom Navigation Walkers: WPML allows you to use custom navigation walkers to control how navigation menus are displayed in different language versions. This provides flexibility in customizing the appearance and behavior of menus based on your multilingual requirements. You can create and use custom navigation walkers in your theme to customize the output of the navigation menus.

By leveraging these WPML features, you can ensure that your site’s navigation menus are properly translated and synchronized across multiple languages. This helps provide a seamless navigation experience for users visiting different language versions of your website.Please note that WPML’s features and functionalities may have evolved or new features may have been introduced since my last knowledge update. It’s always recommended to refer to the official WPML documentation and support resources for the most up-to-date information and instructions tailored to your specific version of WPML.