Problem: The client is using WPML to manage an English-USA and English-Canada version of their site, with content duplicated across these languages. They are encountering an issue where not all URLs on the English-Canada pages are correctly updating to include the 'en-ca' locale. Specifically, some links, like a button under the title 'People + Process + Product = Success', do not reflect the 'en-ca' locale. Solution: We recommend disabling the WPML Translation Editor and using the WordPress editor for duplicating pages. When duplicating, ensure that any links inserted are full path links (e.g.,
https://www.domain.com/company/contact-us/
) instead of relative links (e.g.,
/company/contact-us/
) to enable correct URL translation by WPML. If you need to make independent changes to a duplicated page, such as updating links or customizing content for the Canadian version, you can select 'Translate independently' on the translation page. This action will stop the synchronization with the original content, allowing for specific adjustments. For detailed guidance, please refer to our documentation on using different translation editors: Using Different Translation Editors for Different Pages.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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 further assistance is needed, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are developing a site and want to clone the default language (English) to a secondary language (English-Canada), where some pages do not exist in the secondary language. You need a method to manage translations, especially for custom post types like products that may not be available in both languages. Solution: We recommend duplicating products from one language to another. You can find detailed instructions on how to do this in our documentation on translating WooCommerce products. Additionally, to ensure that products not translated do not appear in the secondary language, you can adjust the WPML settings accordingly. For guidance on these settings, please visit this forum topic.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket at our support forum.
