Language Translations

Translating Your AMA Theme: A Step-by-Step Guide

Want your AMA theme to speak a different language? Great news! All AMA themes are translation-ready, but the process is up to you. Here’s a helpful guide to get you started:

1. Setting the Stage

• Tell WordPress Your Language: Open the wp-config.php file (often located in your WordPress root directory) and find the line define ('WPLANG', '');. Replace it with define ('WPLANG', 'your_language_code');. Be sure to replace your_language_code with the actual language code (e.g., es_ES for Spanish or fr_FR for French). You can find a list of language codes online.

2. Downloading the Translation Tool

• POEdit to the Rescue: You’ll need a program called POEdit to translate the theme files. Download and install POEdit for your operating system.

3. Locating the Theme Files

• Connect to your website and navigate to your theme folder using a file manager or FTP client. Look for a directory called languages within your theme’s folder.

4. Downloading the Base File

• The Foundation: Inside the languages directory, you’ll find a file called default.pot. Download this file. It serves as the starting point for your translation.

5. Translating the Theme Text

• Time to Edit: Open the downloaded default.pot file with POEdit. You’ll see a list of text strings from the theme that need translation. Translate each string into your desired language and save the file with a new name that matches your language code (e.g., bg_BG.po for Bulgarian).

6. Generating the Final Files

• Magic Happens: Saving your translated file in POEdit will automatically generate two new files: bg_BG.pot (a copy of your translation) and bg_BG.mo (the actual translation file used by WordPress).

7. Uploading Your Translations

• The Final Step: Upload both the .mo and .pot files you just created to the languages directory within your theme folder (on your web server).

Congratulations! Your AMA theme should now be displaying text in your chosen language.

Remember: Translating themes can be time-consuming. If you’re not comfortable with this process, consider seeking help from a developer or translator.