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Problem:
The client reported that after moving from a beta page to a live environment, some parts that were previously translated via string translation were not showing as translated on the front end.
Solution:
We recommended the client to first perform a full backup of their site. After that, we instructed them to access their server via FTP and navigate to the

wp-content/languages

folder. We then advised them to remove all language files, leaving only the three folders as shown in our provided screenshot. This action should resolve the issue.

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Last updated by Kor 1 year ago.

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December 29, 2023 at 5:34 pm

Harald

Hi, I changed from beta page to live environment and recognized, that some parts aren't translated anymore. This are strings, that I translated via string translation, for example Well, in string translation for example this string shows as translated, but not in front end on the page. I tried to delete, rescan and translate again, without success.

December 29, 2023 at 5:58 pm
December 30, 2023 at 5:36 pm #15138154

Kor
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your patience.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but in order to proceed with troubleshooting, we kindly request a site snapshot. Alternatively, with your permission, we can create a snapshot on our own.

For this purpose, we typically recommend using the free plugin "Duplicator." If you are already familiar with how Duplicator works ( https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/), please skip the following steps and simply send me the archive file you downloaded.

To assist you further, please follow these instructions:
Watch the Duplicator instructions video: hidden link

Refer to the instructions provided by WPML on how to provide supporters a copy of your site: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-supporters-copy-site/

If the archive file exceeds 400MB in size, please utilize Duplicator's file filters to exclude the cache, wp-uploads directory, media, and archive files.

Once you have the archive file, please share the link with us. You can use services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar platforms as the snapshot file will likely be large.

Please note that your next reply will be private, visible only to you and me. You can paste the link to the file there. Rest assured that once the issue is resolved, I will delete the local site.

December 30, 2023 at 7:59 pm
January 2, 2024 at 5:40 pm #15144362

Kor
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

Could you please perform a full backup? Then, access your server via FTP and navigate to wp-content/languages folder.

Remove all language files and leave only these three folders as shown in the attached screenshot. Then, it should fix it.

Could you confirm?

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January 2, 2024 at 6:55 pm #15144503

Harald

Perfect, ty, that did the trick, now it works.