Problem:
The client recently translated their website but found that links within ACF Wysiwyg boxes were not updating correctly and still pointed to the original language site.
Solution:
We discovered compatibility issues between the client's theme and WPML. For the header buttons with hardcoded links in the theme's source code, we advised the client to contact their theme developer for assistance, as these are not currently translatable with WPML. The specific code can be found in
/modules/hero-banner/hero-banner.php
.
For other links, such as the "Find out more" on the Base Camp page, we identified that they are not registered for translation due to compatibility problems. We provided a link to an errata page (Advanced Custom Field links inside WYSIWYG fields are not automatically translated) that describes a workaround, but noted that it might not be feasible for the client due to the volume of content.
We suggested two alternative options:
1. Using a link field to add the link, allowing ACFML to translate them automatically.
2. Manually translating the link using the translation editor.
We regret that we could not provide an immediate solution and mentioned that a permanent fix should be included in future WPML updates. In the meantime, we recommended manually translating the links.
If this solution does not apply or is outdated, or if you are still experiencing issues, please check the related known issues, verify the version of the permanent fix, and ensure you have the latest versions of themes and plugins installed. If the problem persists, we highly recommend opening a new support ticket in the WPML support forum.
