Welcome to the WPML support forum. Before passing this thread to my colleague, I would like to share some suggestions and possible solutions for the issues you mentioned.
We hope that, in the past, you have manually translated the post using the WordPress Editor. If so, you can continue translating the post manually by following the steps outlined in the documentation linked below.
Well, I want to know if I can get any help to my translator. He must go through the whole blog post and look out manually for changes from the previous version.
1. Is there any way to ease out his work?
2. Should I assign this task to him through WPML? Is there any benefit?
I've taken over this ticket and would be happy to assist you with your queries.
I understand the scenario. Please find the answer to your queries.
1. Is there any way to ease out his work?
The simplest and most efficient way to handle changes in the blog post is by using WordPress’s revision history. The translator can compare the previous and current versions of the post directly in the WordPress editor. While translations made in the Advanced Translation Editor are stored in the translation memory, accessing them for this specific purpose isn’t possible. Therefore, reviewing the revision history and updating the content accordingly would be the easiest and most effective approach in this case.
2. Should I assign this task to him through WPML? Is there any benefit?
Yes, assigning this task through WPML offers several benefits. It allows you to manage translations in a centralized location, giving you clear visibility on which tasks are assigned to whom and their respective deadlines. Additionally, it enables you to review translations before publishing to ensure quality and consistency. For more details on a translator, please refer to the guide below:
1. I have tested the workflow for a new translation. The link from WPML email isn't working. It might have something to do with the installlation of wordpress (it's on /wp).
Please check the video: hidden link
2. So first time translation like above is done through WPML basket. Like in the case above. But then I disconnect the posts and make them duplicate.
So now the translator needs WordPress account, right? To go check the original post (the changes). And save the translation in a Google doc?
3. I have assigned to a test translator a blog post, which was duplicated. It needed some revision, to add some words etc. But now it not a duplicate anymore. The classical translator opens.
1. The link in the email will work only if you are logged in to the site. Since you accessed the link from an incognito window without logging in, it’s expected to see a 404 error or a "Page Not Found" message. Additionally, I noticed that the wp-login.php or wp-admin URL has been changed, which could also contribute to the issue. Please try accessing the link while logged in to the site, and you should be able to view the translation editor.
2. Translators need a WordPress account to access the backend and perform translation-related tasks. You can create an account for the translator while setting them up as a translator. Simply select the "Create a new user and set as Translator" option, as shown in hidden link">this screenshot, assign the role as Editor, and complete the setup. The translator will receive an email to set their password and log in. Once logged in, they can start working on translations.
3. The Classic Translation Editor opens because the current setting is configured to use it. To switch to the Advanced Translation Editor, go to "WPML > Settings" and, in the "Translation Editor" section, select "Advanced Translation Editor" as your preferred option. Once saved, the Advanced Translation Editor will be used whenever you add translations.
I hope the information above will help. If you have any other queries or need clarification, feel free to let me know. I'll be happy to help.
2. Correct! If you want an external translator to work on your content, you first need to add them as a user on your site. Once added, you can designate them as a translator and assign translation tasks to them.
3. It’s possible that the WPML Translation Editor option is selected as the preferred translation editor, so when you try to update or edit the translation, the Classic Translation Editor opens. If you duplicated the post for translation and wish to update it using the WordPress editor, open the default post in the WordPress editor. Then, in the Language meta section, ensure that the editor is set to "WordPress Editor," as shown in this screenshot: hidden link
The WordPress editor will load after that.
I hope you can understand. Let me know if you have any other questions or need clarification. I'll be happy to help.
When a translation job is assigned to a translator, they will receive an email notification informing them about the assignment. Additionally, once the translator logs into the backend, they can view the assigned translation job under "WPML > Translations".
To allow the translator to use the WordPress editor for translations, ensure you configure this option before sending the post or page for translation. Open the post or page in the WordPress editor, and try to change the translation editor. When a popup appears, choose whether to use the WordPress editor for that page or across the entire site, as shown in this screenshot: hidden link
After selecting the editor, send the page or post to the translator for translation. During the translation process, the translator will be able to use the WordPress editor.
I hope you can understand. If you have any other questions or need clarification, let me know. I'll be happy to help.
