Problem: The client is experiencing issues with translating the homepages of their website into different languages using WPML. Specifically, the English version shows a Lithuanian slider, and the Estonian, Latvian, and Russian versions lack menus and footers. Additionally, an unwanted search box appears at the bottom of these pages. Solution: 1. To address the slider issue in the English version, we recommend using the method described in Creating Multilingual Sliders with Revolution Slider and WPML. 2. For the missing menus and footers in the Estonian, Latvian, and Russian versions, we have split the ticket to focus specifically on this issue. You can follow the progress and find solutions here: Menu and Footer Missing on Translated Homepage. 3. Regarding the search box appearing at the bottom, please confirm if this element should not be present, and we can provide further assistance on this matter.
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Problem: The client is using the 'A different domain per language' option for their multilingual site and wants to implement a mixed URL format. They have separate domains for Estonian and Latvian languages but wish to use directory-based URLs for English and Russian on the main domain.
Solution: We recommend using a consistent URL format across all languages. Mixing different domains with directory-based URLs for different languages is not supported. You should choose either to use different domains for all languages or directory-based URLs for all. For more details on setting up language URL options, please refer to the following documentation:
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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 open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
