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Multilingual content — linked translations

When you need the same site in more than one language, a CMS links translations to the same entry — not duplicate websites.

Duplicating your entire site per language doubles maintenance. A multilingual CMS stores English and Spanish (or any locale) as linked translations of the same blog post or page. Update the source language; translators update their version — the link stays intact.

The English version is already published as the original. Use the table below to add linked translations — then switch languages in the preview dropdown.

Translations manager (simulation)

English is done and live as the original language. Click Add on Spanish, French, or Portuguese to create linked translations — the same workflow as the Drupal translations screen.

LanguageTranslationStatusOperations

English (Original language)

Published

Spanish

n/a

Not translated

French

n/a

Not translated

Portuguese

n/a

Not translated

Front-end preview
The English version is already published. This is what visitors see today — add translations above to offer more languages in the header switcher.
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In the CMS admin, editors translate field by field. The translation link keeps every locale tied to the same entry — not a separate copy of the site.This simulation is simplified for learning purposes. With the CMS, these tools are much more powerful and configurable.
1

Plan languages early

Even a single-language launch benefits from a CMS that supports translation later.

2

Translate content, not layout

Canvas layout is shared; only text fields need translation per locale.

3

Workflows can include translators

Assign locale-specific roles so native speakers review before publish.

Tip

You do not need separate sites per country — linked translations scale better for marketing teams.

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