One thing that’s starting to concern me about WPML is synchronization.
When I make edits to the English version, those updates need to be reflected in the translations. However, I’ve noticed that after translating a page, if I edit the English version afterward, the translated page doesn’t automatically update the content boxes, like when I add or rearrange a case study in the related insights section.
These layout or content block changes don’t sync automatically. I currently have to go into WPML’s translation management, check the box for that page, and update it for the other languages, although I can leave existing translations as they are. I would like to confirm whether this is the correct process or if there’s a better way to handle this.
Welcome to the WPML support forum. I will do my best to assist you in resolving the issue.
We would like to gather a bit more information to better understand the issue.
It is possible that the layout or content block you are using, such as the related case studies, is a separate post type (e.g., a custom post type). If that is the case, changes to the original page might not automatically trigger updates in the translations. In such scenarios, we recommend making a minor change to the original page content and saving it. Then, re-send the page for translation via WPML >> Translation Management to refresh the translation job and settings.
Also, please make sure the translation is marked as complete (with the pencil icon showing) before editing the original language page. This helps avoid synchronization issues between the original and translated content.
Please check the above points and let us know your feedback. If the issue persists, share a couple of relevant screenshots to help us better understand the scenario.
