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Problem:
The client was unable to find the Global Footer layout in the translation management and the Header layout was not updating on the frontend after attempting to translate Divi templates.
Solution:
1. We asked the client to confirm if the steps they followed to translate the Divi templates matched the ones in our official guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/theme-compatibility/divi-builder/.
2. We requested the edit URL for the footer that the client couldn't find for translation.
3. We asked for temporary access to the client's site to investigate the issue further, reminding the client to back up the site before providing access.
4. Upon reviewing the provided access, we discovered that the footer was saved in English. We changed it to French, and it then appeared in WPML -> Translation Management.

If you're experiencing similar issues, we recommend you follow the steps in our official guide and ensure that your templates are saved in the correct language. If the problem persists, please back up your site and provide us with temporary access so we can assist you further. It's important to note that the solution provided might be outdated or not applicable to your case. If you're still facing issues, we highly recommend checking the related 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: Contact WPML Support.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 year, 3 months ago.

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February 6, 2024 at 2:29 pm #15272356

marie-hélène Archambault

Hi there !
I've followed the steps to translate the global footer and header but CAN'T find the Global footer layout in my translation and my Header layout not updating on the frontend..

Need Help !
Thx

February 7, 2024 at 2:50 pm #15277210

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hello,
Thank you for contacting us

I kindly ask you to double-check if the steps you followed to translate the Divi templates are the same as the ones described on our official guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/theme-compatibility/divi-builder/

Regards,
Carlos

February 7, 2024 at 3:51 pm #15277637

marie-hélène Archambault

Hi there ! Yes, and I can't find my Footer module in the translation management 🙁

February 8, 2024 at 8:59 am #15280188

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi there,

1.- Please share the edit URL for the footer you can't find for translation.

2.- I would like to request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to your site to take a better look at the issue. You will find the needed fields for this below the comment area when you log in to leave your next reply. The information you will enter is private which means only you and I can see and have access to it.

Our Debugging Procedures

I will be checking various settings in the backend to see if the issue can be resolved. Although I won't be making changes that affect the live site, it is still good practice to back up the site before providing us access. If we do need to debug the site further, I will duplicate the site and work in a separate, local development environment to avoid affecting the live site.

Looking forward to your message.

February 8, 2024 at 11:32 am #15280900

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Thank you for sharing the access credentials.

Is there any chance that this is the footer used on the site? hidden link

February 8, 2024 at 1:22 pm #15281385

marie-hélène Archambault

Yes exact ! I can't see it in my Translation management.

February 8, 2024 at 5:01 pm #15282491

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

What happened is that the footer was saved in English. I already changed it to be in French and now it appears in WPML -> Translation management.