This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
The client is experiencing issues when clicking the 'Translate Link Targets' feature on their website, which seems to create a mess in the content.
Solution:
We explained that the 'Translate Link Targets' feature is designed to synchronize translated links with their translations if they exist. It was introduced to replace the 'Sticky Links' addon and is intended to be used once, typically after an import, migration, or a bug fix in the feature.
We also clarified the difference between 'Translate Link Targets' and 'Sticky Links':
- 'Sticky Links' converts all links to a default format when saving a post (e.g.,
?p=123
) and then converts them back to normal links (e.g.,
/hello-world/
) when displayed on the frontend.
- 'Translate Link Targets' is a newer feature that is always enabled and is used by everyone, unlike 'Sticky Links' which is an older plugin and not widely used.
We recommended that if the client is using page builders and experiencing problems with 'Translate Link Targets', they should avoid using it completely.
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