Problem: You are using WPML's automatic translation service for your website, but encountering issues where Yoast SEO settings and theme headers are not automatically activated in translations, requiring manual intervention.
Solution: 1. Ensure Yoast SEO Custom Fields are set to Translate: - Navigate to WPML → Settings in your WordPress dashboard. - In the Custom Fields Translation section, find fields starting with
_yoast_wpseo_
(e.g.,
_yoast_wpseo_title
,
_yoast_wpseo_metadesc
). - Set these fields to Translate and save your changes.
2. Verify and Update WPML SEO Add-on: - Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. - Check if WPML SEO is active. If not, activate it or install it from the Commercial tab under Plugins → Add New Plugin. - Update all relevant plugins including WPML, WPML String Translation, WPML SEO, and Yoast SEO.
3. Verify Yoast SEO fields in Advanced Translation Editor: - Create a new page/post/product and set up Yoast SEO meta details. - Send it for translation via WPML → Translation Dashboard and use the Advanced Translation Editor. - Ensure Yoast SEO fields like SEO Title and Meta Description are visible and translatable.
If these steps do not resolve your issue or the solution becomes outdated, please check related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verify the version of the permanent fix, and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If necessary, we recommend opening a new support ticket for personalized assistance. For further support, please visit our support forum at https://wpml.org/forums/forum/english-support/.
