Here’s a simple starter guide with all the necessary steps to make it easier for you to order translations using the multilingual WordPress plugin, WPML.
1. Getting started with Berba
To send the content for translation to Berba, please ensure that you have the following plugins installed on your website:
- WPML Multilingual CMS – the core plugin
- WPML String Translation – this plugin will allow you to translate interface strings
You can download them from your wpml.org account. If you do not have an account yet, you can create a new one by choosing WPML Multilingual CMS or Multilingual Agency plans.
Berba will be available on the Translation Services tab found on the WPML -> Translation Management page. This page is available only after registering WPML. The entire process takes a few minutes.
If you need any help with the WPML plugin configuration, WPML’s getting started guide and support forum are very helpful. Or simply contact info@berba.com with the subject line, “WPML configuration”.
To connect WPML to Berba, all you need is the API Token. If you don’t have one, you can request a token from this form.
First time installation
During the setup, make sure you select Translate Some. Then click A Professional Translation Service.
Find Berba on the list of translation services and click Activate.
In the next screen, select whether you already have a Berba account or need to register.
If you have an account, click Yes, I already have an account and enter your token on the following screen.
With WPML already installed
If you already installed WPML and went through the setup wizard, you can find translation service options on the WPML → Translation Management page, under the Translators tab.
Find Berba on the list of translation services and click Activate.
In the next screen, select whether you already have a Berba account or need to register.
If you have an account, click Yes, I already have an account and enter your token on the following screen.
2. Requesting an account
If you clicked No, I don’t have an account, you can request an account and your API Token by visiting Berba’s contact page or by completing this form.
Once you have your API Token, go to the Translation Services tab on the WPML -> Translation Management page. There, enter your API Token to authenticate Berba.
Congratulations! Your Berba account is now connected to your WordPress website.
3. Sending content for translation
Now, you are ready to send content for translation. For detailed steps, please visit our dedicated documentation page.
Receiving a quotation and authorizing your translation
Once your translation basket has been transmitted, Berba will be notified immediately and will proceed to carry out detailed analysis and quoting of the batch.
Berba will email you a detailed quote for the batch, with terms and conditions of business and simple instructions on how to authorize the translation.
4. Receiving completed translations
As soon as a translation job is finished by Berba, it will be ready to be delivered to your website.
Depending on your configuration, translations will be delivered automatically or can be manually fetched from your WordPress admin panel.
To check your configuration, go to WPML -> Settings, locate the Translation Pickup modesection and verify the selected option.
When automatic delivery is selected, translations will be delivered to your website automatically as soon they are complete. At any time, you can check the status of translation jobs.
If you choose the option to fetch translation manually, you can download completed translations from the WPML -> Translation Management page. Click the Check status and get translations button at the top of the page.
5. Canceling translation jobs
If for any reason, you want to cancel the translation of the pages sent from WPML to Berba, bear in mind that:
- You cannot manually delete or cancel jobs from the Translation Jobs tab on your website.
- The project can be canceled only by Berba. To do this, please contact Berba directly.
Depending on your Translation Pickup mode configuration, the cancellation request can be sent to your website automatically through XML-RPC. Otherwise, you must click the Check status and get translations button on the Translation Dashboard tab to refresh the status and see the changes.
As a result, WPML will remove all canceled jobs from the Translation Jobs tab.
¿Do you continue having questions? Contact us in info@berba.com and we will solve all your doubts and queries.
This starter guide is from WPML website.
