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[Resolved] merge two sites into one multilanguages site

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
You are trying to merge two sites, one in English and one in Hebrew, into a single WPML-powered site, using the English site as the base.
Solution:
1) Set the English version as your main default language.
2) Export the Hebrew content from the second website and import it into your main site. Unfortunately, there isn't an integrated function in WordPress/WPML for this task, so you might need to use additional plugins or tools.
3) If you wish to maintain separate domains for each language, set up a Multi-Domain configuration. You can find detailed instructions here: How to use WPML with different domains per language.
If you encounter difficulties with content import, consider hiring a certified contractor. You can find our certified partners here: WPML Contractors.

Please note that this solution might be outdated or not applicable to your specific case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket.

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Last updated by Marcel 10 months ago.

Assisted by: Marcel.

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June 20, 2024 at 6:43 am #15761388

cyrilt-6

Background of the issue:
I am trying to merge two sites, hidden link (English) and hidden link (Hebrew), into one WPML-powered site. I want to use the English site as the base and the Hebrew site as the translated content.

Symptoms:
No specific issue or error message mentioned.

Questions:
What is the best practice to merge hidden link and hidden link into one WPML-powered site?
Once we add WPML to the English site, how can we efficiently feed the Hebrew translation from the Hebrew site?
June 20, 2024 at 6:57 am #15761545

Dražen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Thank you for contacting WPML support. While you are waiting for one of my colleagues to take this ticket and work on it, let me provide you with the first debugging steps and try to help with the issue quickly.

The correct and best way would be to export HE pages and then import them to EN WPML setup website as translation.

Please check the guide and related documentation on next link:

- https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/wpml-export-and-import/

Regards,
Drazen
June 24, 2024 at 7:38 am #15803864

cyrilt-6

Hi
Can I share you the admin credentials to both sites to help us define the best strategy here please?
thanks
June 24, 2024 at 8:11 am #15804148

Marcel
WPML Supporter since 02/2019

Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

just to let you know, we aren't able to perform a full website import/configuration through our support. The method my colleague Dražen shared is the right way to do it. Unfortunately, there isn't an integrated function in WordPress/WPML for this task.

I'm happy to provide you with a simple step-by-step guide:

1) Define the English version as your main default language.

2) Export Hebrew from the second website and import it as described by my colleague to your default language website.

3) Set up Multi-Domain if you still wish to use two separate domains: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

If you need further assistance with content import, I recommend reaching out to a certified contractor for help. As mentioned in the link above, there are several plugin solutions to import content into your main website. You can find our certified partners here: https://wpml.org/contractors/

Best regards,
Marcel