How do I change from a Duplicate Site to a Multilingual Site?

How to Migrate from Duplicate for Translation to Multilingual Sites

If you have a Duplicated for Translation site, and want instead to have a Multilingual Site – this FAQ guides you through migrating to a Multilingual Site.

Before You Begin

When you switch to Multilingual sites your existing Duplicated for Translation sites will be removed.

If you have made important changes or additions to your translated site that are not on your original site, save this content to your phone or computer before proceeding.

You can copy and paste text into notes, take screenshots, or download a backup to a computer from "Settings" > "Tools & Plugins" > "Download this Site".

Requesting the Migration

Contact the SimDif Team via the in-app help center (pink icon in the bottom left) to request a change from "Duplicated for Translation" to "Multilingual Sites." Our support team will manage the process for you.

What Happens During Migration?

1. Translations Are Replaced:

• The text from your main site will be re-translated into your chosen languages.
• These new translations will replace the content of your Duplicated sites.
• The new translations will not be published immediately. You have the opportunity to review and approve the translations before you can Publish them.

2. Multiple Sites Become One Site:

• All your duplicated sites will be merged into one Multilingual Site.
• This new site will use the domain name of your main (original) site.

3. Duplicated Pro Sites Already Paid For:

• The remaining paid time on your Duplicated Pro sites will simply be added to the corresponding languages of your new Multilingual Site.
• After the migration, you can check the expiration date for each language in "Settings" > "Languages" > "Manage Translation".

4. Domain Name Forwarding (if Applicable):

• If your Duplicated sites have their own domain names purchased through YorName, these domains will be set to automatically forward (redirect) visitors to the corresponding language on your new Multilingual Site.
• You can decide later whether to continue renewing these additional domain names.

5. Your Original Site is Unchanged:

• Your main original site will remain published throughout the migration process.

Reviewing and Publishing Translations

As you will have learned from managing a Duplicated for Translation site, checking the automatic translations before publishing is crucial for ensuring a good first impression on visitors.

To review translations:

• Click on any text in a translated language, or
• Tap "Publish" and go through each item in the Checklist, or
• Click on the Checklist icon to the right of Publish and go through each item

Publishing: 

Once you are happy with the translations, hit the "Publish" button for each language.

Managing Your Multilingual Site

Learn more about how Multilingual Sites work in our FAQ: How do I make a multilingual website?