Inpsyde GmbH

Guido Scialfa

Patrick Ullrich

TranslationMANAGER is a WordPress plugin that allows a user with the correct roles to request a translation of one or multiple articles, pages etc. However, TranslationMANAGER cannot import the content into the correct location because it does not have any information in relation to this. A Multilingual plugin is required for this purpose.
TranslationMANAGER works on sites with MultilingualPress 3 (https://multilingualpress.org/), Inpsyde’s solution for multilingual WordPress sites.
MultilingualPress requires some setup and our documentation (https://multilingualpress.org/docs-category/multilingualpress-3-getting-started/) provides information on how to connect sites and content.
Knowledge of how to connect content is not required, because the MLP module which is included in Translation Manager will carry out this task.
Basically, when you request a translation and import it afterwards, the MLP module will perform the task in the background.
<h3>Setting up TranslationMANAGER</h3>
For TranslationMANAGER to work correctly, the API key has to be set.
Every site has its own settings and it is possible to have different API keys for each site or to use one API key for all sites. 
To add the API key, go to TranslationMANAGER > Settings > Connection from within a site.
Enter the information in the Api Key field and click on Save changes.
Now you are ready to create projects and translate content.
<h3>Creating and Managing Projects</h3>
There are two ways to create a new project.
Go to TranslationMANAGER > Translations > Projects and complete the fields under the section Create new project. The description is optional and can be omitted.
You can Delete or View the project by hovering over the project name in the table on the right.
The second way to create a project is to request a translation, which is described in the Inquiry for Translation chapter. 
Managing the Project
To manage the project, click on the View link to see the available actions below the project name.
The Project page makes it possible to change the project settings, order a translation, view the status of the translation and import the translation.
As much content as required can be collected before placing the order for translation. 
Afterward, the status button can be used to get updates on the translations and to import the translated content.
<h3>Project Statuses</h3>
A project can have different statuses.
Pending 
We have received your request for quotation.
Feedback 
You have received the price, timeline and scope of the project. The quote is ready for approval by you.
Rejected 
You have rejected the quote.
In progress 
We are working on your project.
Finished 
Your project has been completed and is ready for download.
Imported 
The translations have been successfully imported into your system.
The initial status, when you have collected the content you want to translate and before you place the order, is: Ready to order.
When you click on Place Order, the status of the project will change to In Transition, which means 
that the content you want to translate has been sent to the server.
To get updates on the current status of the translation, simply click on the Update button. 
One thing to note is the Project Number. This is the number of the project on the server 
which can be used when contacting support in case of problems.
<h3>Importing Project Content</h3>
When all the content within a project has been translated, the status of the project will change to Finished and the content can be imported.
Remember, the status can only be updated through an explicit update request by clicking on the Update button.
At this point, all that is required is a click on Import and TranslationMANAGER will do the rest.
After the content has been imported, it is always possible to re-import the content. This is useful because it makes it possible to remove a translation for any reason whatsoever and import a new one.
But this feature has a downside, as it creates new content without checking if translated content
is already present.
This is not a problem because it does not affect the existing content. However, importing the translations multiple times will create duplicate content.

TranslationMANAGER for WordPress

With TranslationMANAGER, exporting content from your WordPress Multisite is easy and straightforward.

motaword

MotaWord’s WordPress translation plugin allows you to seamlessly submit your content for translation to MotaWord directly from your WordPress admin panel. You can professionally translate your content into 110+ languages via MotaWord’s WordPress Plugin.
<h3>WHY YOU SHOULD TRANSLATE YOUR CONTENT WITH THE MOTAWORD TRANSLATION PLUGIN?</h3>
Among many benefits of translating your website using the MotaWord plugin, here are some:
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High-quality translations: Access to professional translation services in over 110 languages using professional translators. At MotaWord, we make sure translations are done in the highest possible quality. All MotaWord translations are translated and proofread by professional translators translating into their native language and a QA check is performed before delivery.
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Fast translation turnaround time: Thanks to our innovative translation system, we provide the fastest professional translation services in the world. Your translated documents are delivered within hours directly on your WordPress dashboard.
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Affordable translations (up to 60% cheaper than traditional translation agencies): We create a Translation Memory for you and your Translation Memory allowing you to leverage already translated content. This means you never get charge twice for the same translation. You can save while translating your documents. The best part is that you can download your translation memory whenever you want.
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No subscriptions, no extra charges, no minimum fees: Every translation project is important for us. Do you need to translate only five words? You pay only for the number of words you are translating – whenever you need it.
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Easy to Manage: Send your documents for translation on your WordPress dashboard. Translate any content from your dashboard in a few clicks.
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API & Translation Plugin support via e-mail: We have colleagues from all over the world. So you can always find someone to help you about your translations at MotaWord.
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<h3>HOW TO TRANSLATE YOUR CONTENT WITH THE MOTAWORD TRANSLATION PLUGIN?</h3>
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You want to have a multilingual website but don’t know how to translate your WordPress site. There are six basic steps in this section that explain how to translate your WordPress site and how to use the MotaWord Translation plugin.
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First, you must download and install the MotaWord Translation plugin. In order to do so, go to the side menu and select “Plugins>Add new”. After that, you search for the MotaWord Translation plugin. After clicking “Install Now,” you will “Activate” our translation plugin.
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The MotaWord Translation plugin can be found in the menu under “Settings”. To use the MotaWord Translation plugin, you will need an API key. The plugin is entirely free. Simply go to <a href="https://www.motaword.com/developer" rel="nofollow ugc">motaword.com/developer</a> and sign up for a developer account. Then create an API application for WordPress. Click “View API Keys” button to see your client ID and secret.
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After filling out the information, click the “save changes” button.
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In the menu, click “pages” to select which pages of your site will be translated. After selecting the pages to translate, select the MotaWord option under “Bulk actions,” and then click the “apply” button.
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The source and target languages must be chosen. To obtain a translation quote, click the “continue to get a quote” button. You’ve almost reached the finish line!
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The last step is clicking on the ‘’start project’’ button. After this, your website is in safe hands to be translated.
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You can see the real-time progress of your translation project on your <a href="https://www.motaword.com/projects" rel="nofollow ugc">MotaWord Dashboard</a>.
Once the translation is finalized, the translated content will be delivered directly to your WordPress dashboard, ready to publish.

MotaWord Translation

MotaWord translates and localizes your WordPress site into 95+ languages fast and economically using professional translators.

TranslationMANAGER for WordPress vs MotaWord Translation