How to choose a WordPress translation plugin
Five things to check before you pick a WordPress translation plugin, with how the FluentC plugin handles each one.
By FluentCUpdated 1 min read
A multilingual site can reach more people and hold their attention longer. For a WordPress site, the plugin you pick decides how accurate the translations are, how the site ranks, and how fast it loads. Here are five things to check, and how the FluentC WordPress plugin handles each.
Ease of use
You should be able to manage translations without deep technical knowledge. Look for an interface you can follow and a setup that is short.
FluentC has a streamlined setup process and an interface meant to be usable at any technical level. See the setup guide for what it involves.
Translation quality
Accuracy matters most. Plugins that use machine learning or professional translation services tend to give more reliable translations.
FluentC uses machine translation to keep the meaning and tone of your content across languages. It supports automatic, manual and professional translations.
SEO compatibility
Translated content has to rank. A plugin should follow SEO best practice, including translated meta tags and hreflang tags.
FluentC translates meta tags and generates hreflang tags automatically. For more on this, read multilingual SEO best practices.
Performance
A translation plugin should not slow your site noticeably. Look for efficient code and optimization.
FluentC is built to keep its impact on your site's speed small, and it works in the background.
Support and updates
Regular updates and responsive support are signs of a plugin that is looked after. Check that it is actively maintained and that someone can help when something breaks.
FluentC has a support team, and the plugin is updated regularly with new features and improvements. The WordPress plugin 1.6 release notes show what an update looks like.
Control over translations
Beyond the five checks, look at how much control you get. In FluentC you can adjust translations by hand to match your brand's voice.
Next steps
Compare FluentC with the plugin you are considering on the compare pages, or get started.
