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A multilingual WordPress website needs more than translated text. Search engines need to recognise the language versions, visitors need to be able to switch languages, and some content only belongs in certain markets. The Clonable WordPress plugin handles this at WordPress level and is the connection between your WordPress website and the Clonable platform.

Changes on your original website automatically reach your Clones, so you only need to make an update once. The plugin sets up the technical side of multilingualism in WordPress, so you don't have to configure and maintain it manually.

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This page gives a general overview of the Clonable WordPress plugin. Features that are specific to webshops, such as WooCommerce, Multi Currency and Email Translations, have their own category with their own settings pages.

Synchronisation with Clonable​

After connecting the plugin to your Clonable account via an API key, the plugin synchronises automatically with the Clonable dashboard. New or removed Clones and changes to the server configuration are recognised automatically, so you don't have to track this manually. You can always synchronise manually via the Sync with Clonable button.

Language Tags (SEO)​

The plugin automatically adds hreflang tags to every page. This lets search engines recognise which language and country variants of a page are available, and send visitors from search results to the most relevant language version.

Language Switcher​

With the Language Switcher, visitors switch between the available languages of your website. The switcher can be added as a floating widget, as an item in a WordPress menu, or manually via a shortcode.

Subfolder Clones​

Clonable can offer a Clone in a subfolder of your main domain, for example example.com/de/. The plugin forwards requests for that subfolder to Clonable, so you don't need to set up a proxy yourself.

Post Exclusions​

With Post Exclusions you determine whether content is visible or not on specific Clones. Think of products, blog articles or landing pages that are only relevant for certain markets.

The built-in multilingual search function shows search results instantly while a visitor types, in the language of the active Clone.

WooCommerce support​

For webshops, the plugin offers additional functionality, such as tracking order origin per Clone and correctly measuring conversions. This functionality is described in the WooCommerce category.

Requirements​

  • An active Clonable account with at least one Clone;
  • WordPress 5.0 or higher (tested up to and including 7.1) and PHP 8.1 or higher;
  • The Clonable WordPress plugin, connected via an API key.

Frequently asked questions​

Do I need a Clonable account to use the plugin?​

Yes.

The plugin is an addition to your Clonable account and only functions once it has been connected to your account via an API key.

Does the plugin also work without WooCommerce?​

Yes.

Features such as Language Tags, the Language Switcher and Post Exclusions can be used on any WordPress website, with or without WooCommerce.

Where can I find WooCommerce-specific settings?​

WooCommerce, Multi Currency and Email Translations have their own category with their own settings pages, separate from the general WordPress settings on this page.

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