2. Configure wpMula
If your site is not already a multisite, we need to install it. The multisite function is a core WordPress function, so it is very stable. I need it to make your site multilingual. There are two ways of installing the Multisite:
1. Automatic, make your site writable and I’ll take care of it for you.
If you see the following button and text I can install it for you. Just click ‘Setup multisite and login again’ and your site will become a multisite. After the installation you will be required to login again. This is normal, don’t be scared 🙂
2. Install it manually
Click on the same button but now you have to follow the WordPress steps. This is a little bit more complex, but if you know what you are doing you should be okay. Basic steps are:
- Deactivate all the plugins in your site
- Go to ‘Tools’ and then ‘Network setup’
- Install the multisite and set the correct values in your ‘.htaccess’ and ‘wp-config.php’
- Login again
- Reactivate all the plugins in your site
Here is a great guide to install a WordPress multisite.
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https://example.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wa-wpmula
After this proces your site should be a multisite. To check this you should see ‘My sites’ in the top left screen of your WordPress dashboard.
Under the ‘wpMula’ menu in your site there should be more menu items like ‘Site management’ and ‘Add translation’.
The next logical step is to install the new languages in WordPress you need for your site. There are two ways to do this:
1. Through my main settings (wpMula)
Click on the wpMula menu item in your admin bar on the left. Then choose a language and click on update, it’s that easy 🙂
2. When you add a new translation to your site
When you add a new translation to your site, you can also choose any (new) language. In the next chapter I will explain how you can add a new translation to your WordPress site.
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https://example.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wa-wpmula