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Problem:
The client reported an issue where product links were not directing to their translated versions, causing significant navigation problems on a multilingual site.
Solution:
1. We reviewed the client's previous support tickets and internal notes to avoid repeating steps and to understand the issue thoroughly.
2. We requested the client to create a backup and provide new access credentials for secure troubleshooting.
3. After gaining access, we conducted tests and discovered that while full URLs translated correctly in some instances (e.g., on the Spanish versions of the site), there were inconsistencies.
4. Further investigation revealed that the issue was due to a configuration in Rank Math and a mismatch in permalinks that matched one product category slug.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 week, 3 days ago.

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November 11, 2024 at 6:31 pm #16389994

tannerT

Background of the issue:
We have been neglected in a support ticket for over 2 weeks. I will open a new support ticket daily until resolved

Symptoms:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/product-links-are-broken-and-not-directing-to-translated-version-3/

Questions:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/product-links-are-broken-and-not-directing-to-translated-version-3/

November 12, 2024 at 1:02 pm #16392739

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hello,
I have been reading your previous tickets and trying to understand the whole picture.

After logging into your site I'm requested to activate a 2FA option, could you disable this functionality so I can take a look at your site and reproduce the issue?

There is no need to share the access credentials again, I'm using the ones you provided in your previous message (still opened).

Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Carlos

November 12, 2024 at 2:19 pm #16393134

tannerT

Hi Carlos, thanks; although this is an issue thats been occuring for over 3 months now; I believe pinging those who are already on the ticket would be more worthwhile.

I have reset 2FA for your team over 6x in an effort for resolution.

We are a company with over 400 employees. I am having one employee leave new feedback for you every single day (which is obviously a 1 star review)

Here is our newest from today! 😀

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November 12, 2024 at 2:28 pm #16393267

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi,

I understand the situation, and I want to assure you that I'm here to help resolve this issue. I’d appreciate if we could work together constructively, regardless of reviews.

I've tried logging into your site again, but I'm still encountering the same 2FA prompt -see attached image-.

Could you double-share the 2FA option and deactivate it?

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November 12, 2024 at 2:32 pm #16393288

tannerT

I'll give you your own login. Please enable private reply

Sure Carlos, we will work constructively with you. Please note this is over 7 tickets in 2 months and that is where our previous remarks derive from

November 12, 2024 at 2:40 pm #16393320

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Thank you for your understanding. I’ve reviewed your previous ticket (https://wpml.org/forums/topic/product-links-are-broken-and-not-directing-to-translated-version-3/) along with all related internal notes to ensure we don’t repeat any steps and to fully grasp the situation. I know this is a significant issue, and I’ll be with you every step of the way until it’s resolved.

I have set your next message private so you can securely share the new access credentials.

Important: Don't forget to create a backup of the site before sharing the credentials.

November 12, 2024 at 2:51 pm #16393358

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Thank you for sharing the new credentials.

I tried a few times, but the credentials are incorrect. Could you double-check them and edit your previous (private) message if needed?

November 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm #16393380

tannerT

Please try now, credentials were passing through approval.

I tried to inform you of this earlier but the WPML site was loading at excruciatingly painful speeds and I received multiple (504 Gateway Time-out)

November 12, 2024 at 3:39 pm #16393553

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

This time the credentials worked 🙂

I'm checking some configurations and it will take me some time, I will be running tests today and probably tomorrow morning too. So far I have discovered that full URLs translate correctly (you can check at hidden link -> Link 'Elite – 30″ ancho x 52″ largo' under 'Puerta de acero inoxidable con apertura hacia adentro.' column), I also edited a class in a paragraph from 'notranslate' to 'testnotranslate' and found an error in the ATE log.

I will continue checking the issue until I gather enough information. In the meantime, you can see the changes on the Spanish versions (US and MX). In the attached screenshot I highlighted the area with the links where I will be conducting the tests. The style of the translated text will be checked later, I want to start by making sure the URLs are correctly translated.

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November 12, 2024 at 4:09 pm #16393757

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Here’s an update: Full URLs are not translating correctly, and I’m investigating the root cause of this seemingly random behavior.

November 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm #16393863

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Please update the WPBakery Page Builder plugin to the latest version.

Note: Could you create a staging site with a copy of the live site?

November 13, 2024 at 4:51 pm #16398739

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi Tanner,
Thank you very much for updating the outdated functionalities.

Could you create a staging site with a copy of the live site?

November 13, 2024 at 5:14 pm #16398825

tannerT

You can work on live site. Thanks

November 13, 2024 at 5:23 pm #16398848

tannerT

Hi Carlos, what will this be for? I believe the issue is very clear to understand

November 13, 2024 at 5:28 pm #16398866

Carlos Rojas
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Is not that easy to understand. There is an issue happening with the translation of the links that should be solved already, however, I don't know exactly how the links are being added, how the content is translated, etc, and it seems to be another underlying issue specifically with your site.

If you don't think a video call will be productive, then I will need your authorization to create a copy of the site to reproduce the problem in a controlled environment and debug it until we find where is the cause of the problem.

As I mentioned earlier, my goal is to stay with you until the issue is completely solved.