SETUP GUIDE

Getting Started with MultiLipi: Complete Setup Guide

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to install, configure, and launch your first multilingual website with MultiLipi in under 15 minutes.

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Support TeamUpdated Dec 22, 2024
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Getting Started

Welcome to MultiLipi! This guide will walk you through the complete setup process, from creating your account to launching your first multilingual website. By the end of this article, you'll have a fully functional multilingual site with automated translation and GEO optimization enabled.

Before You Begin

  • A MultiLipi account (sign up for free)
  • Access to your website admin panel
  • 15 minutes of setup time
  • Basic understanding of your CMS (WordPress, Shopify, etc.)

Installation Steps

1
Step 1

Create Your Account

Visit multilipi.com/signup and create your account. Choose a plan that fits your needs or start with our free trial.

2
Step 2

Connect Your Website

From your dashboard, click "Add New Site" and enter your website URL. MultiLipi will automatically detect your platform (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, etc.).

3
Step 3

Install the Plugin

Follow the platform-specific instructions to install MultiLipi. For most platforms, this is a simple one-click installation process.

4
Step 4

Select Your Languages

Choose which languages you want to translate your site into. MultiLipi supports 120+ languages with neural AI translation.

Configuration

Once MultiLipi is installed, configure these essential settings:

Configuration Example
{
  "source_language": "en",
  "target_languages": ["es", "fr", "de", "ja"],
  "auto_publish": true,
  "seo_optimization": true,
  "geo_enabled": true
}
  • Enable automatic translation for new content
  • Configure language switcher position and style
  • Set up URL structure (subdirectories or subdomains)
  • Enable GEO optimization for AI search
  • Configure hreflang tags for SEO

Testing Your Setup

Before going live, verify that everything is working correctly:

⚠️ Testing Checklist

  • Visit your site and test the language switcher
  • Check that translations appear correctly
  • Verify URLs include language codes
  • Test on mobile devices
  • Check page load speed

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during setup, here are common solutions:

Problem: Language switcher not appearing

Solution: Clear your browser cache and ensure the plugin is activated in your CMS.

Problem: Translations not showing

Solution: Check that your target languages are selected in the dashboard and auto-publish is enabled.

Problem: SEO tags missing

Solution: Verify that SEO optimization is enabled in your MultiLipi settings.

Still having issues? Contact our support team at support@multilipi.com or use the live chat in your dashboard.

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