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

Problem:
The client needed to translate 'updated on' and 'written by' in every blog post on their website.

Solution:
We recommended the following steps to translate these elements:
1. Go to edit the element in the default language.
2. From the sidebar, in the Language section, under the Translations subsection, select WordPress Editor.
3. Click the + sign to add a translation (or the pencil to edit an existing translation).
4. If adding for the first time, select 'Copy content from English' to copy all content already designed in the default language.
5. If you prefer not to copy, you can design a new version (even using an entirely different design for the translated version).
6. When adding your element, for example, a 'Headline' block in this case to show the date or 'written by', remember to use translated text for the labels.
7. Save and publish the translated version.
For more detailed information, you may check this guide: Using different translation editors for different pages.

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Last updated by Waqas Bin Hasan 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Waqas Bin Hasan.

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August 15, 2024 at 7:55 am

patrickH-92

Background of the issue:
I want to translate 'updated on' and 'written by' in every blog post on my site hidden link.

Symptoms:
No specific issue or error message mentioned.

Questions:
How can I translate 'updated on' in blog posts?
How can I translate 'written by' in blog posts?

August 15, 2024 at 8:21 am
August 15, 2024 at 8:21 am #16073340

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Hi,

Reference to our recent chat, please let me know when you're done with the fresh backup. I can then login and check for the issue.

Regards.

August 15, 2024 at 1:22 pm #16074565

patrickH-92

back-up is done

August 16, 2024 at 5:37 am #16076721

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Thank you for the update, I am working on this and 'll get back to you as soon as I find something or have a solution.

August 16, 2024 at 6:19 am #16076823

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

I was able to fix the issue by adding a translation of the "Hero Section" Element.

You can use the following steps:

- Go to edit the element in default language.
- From sidebar, in Language section, under Translations subsection, select "WordPress Editor".
- Click + sign to add a translation (or pencil to edit the translation).
- If you are adding first time, you can then select "Copy content from English" to copy all content you've already designed in the default language.
- If you don't want to copy, you can design a new (even can use an entirely different design for translated version).
- When adding your element, for example, "Headline" block in this case to show date or written by, remember to use translated text for the labels.

Finally save and publish the translated version. See attached for references.

You may also check this guide for detailed information: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/

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