Translation / Localization

BC Consulting

The BC Consulting theme allows for easy translation of essential frontend text into your language. To update this text, go to wp-admin —> Theme Options —> Localization, and modify the content as shown in the screenshot.

How to Translate the Overall Theme from Admin to Frontend
Step 1: Install and Activate Loco Translate
  1. Navigate to the WordPress dashboard: Go to Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for “Loco Translate” in the search bar.
  3. Click Install and then Activate once the installation completes.
Step 2: Choose the Theme for Translation
  1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to Loco Translate > Themes.
  2. Select the theme you want to translate from the list of installed themes.
Step 3: Create a New Language
  1. Click on New Language next to your theme.
  2. Choose the desired language for your translation. You can select a language based on your website’s target audience.
  3. Choose where to store the translation files:
    • Global: In the wp-content/languages folder (recommended to avoid losing translations when updating the theme).
    • Theme Folder: Saved in the theme’s directory (may be overwritten during theme updates).
Step 4: Start Translating
  1. Once the language is set, you’ll be redirected to a list of theme strings.
  2. Find the strings you wish to translate by either scrolling through the list or using the search bar.
  3. Click on the string, then input your translation in the translation box below.
Step 5: Save and Sync
  1. After translating the desired strings, click Save.
  2. Sync the translations whenever your theme is updated to ensure new strings are included.
Step 6: Verify Frontend Translations

After translating, visit your website’s frontend to verify that the translations are applied properly.

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