{"id":182023,"date":"2021-09-17T12:18:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T12:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motionpoint.com\/?post_type=pillar&p=182023"},"modified":"2025-06-05T13:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T17:21:00","slug":"cms-translation-connectors","status":"publish","type":"pillar","link":"https:\/\/www.motionpoint.com\/translation\/cms-translation-connectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Translation Connectors for Website Localization"},"template":"","class_list":["post-182023","pillar","type-pillar","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"pillar_minute_read":"4","meta_title":"CMS Translation Connectors","meta_description":"Learn how CMS Translation Connectors translate content from your CMS to a Translation Management System for easy translation workflows","meta_keywords":"translation connectors, cms connectors","pillar_hero_title":"Translation Connectors for Website Localization","pillar_hero_subtitle":"Advanced translation solutions can dramatically ease technical and workflow burdens within your organization\u2014or eliminate them altogether. Learn how CMS Connectors play a factor in website localization.","pillar_content":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many companies use pre-configured integrations, called connectors, to add localized content to their content management system. Ideally, translation connectors<\/a> easily integrate with CMSs, enabling organizations to easily assign digital content to linguists or vendors for translation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Great translation connectors<\/a> provide streamlined, scalable and customizable localization management across your website \u2026 while also delivering accurate, relevant translations at industry-leading speed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Connectors are computer-assisted translation tools that enable you to maintain control over how your translated text appears. This helps you to customize the finished product and ensure brand consistency. While you want your content to resonate across different cultures and markets, you also want to keep the core of your brand.<\/p>\n

Many website translation connector<\/strong> tools are available to choose from. So, why go with computer-assisted translation? Common advantages of connector translation<\/strong><\/a> include:<\/p>\n

Full Creative Control<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Well-designed translation connectors<\/strong><\/a> enable you to exercise granular control over your translated content. The best support the translation of page tags, metadata, page assets, component strings and more.<\/p>\n

Easy Translation Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Translation connectors<\/strong><\/a>, when paired with a quality CMS dashboard, create a user-friendly interface. This interface makes it simple for you to add webpages or sections of your website for translation.<\/p>\n

Full Translation Visibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Leading translation connectors<\/strong><\/a> make the translation process as transparent as possible. Before sending content for translation, some services give a \u201cpricing preview.\u201d This includes details such as the number of words already translated, which good vendors will redo for free. It also includes the number of new words and images needing translation, as well as other relevant information.<\/p>\n

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How Translation Connectors Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A translation connector<\/strong> typically works in four steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Content Detection<\/strong> \u2013 The connector scans and queues pages, metadata, and structured content in your CMS<\/li>\n
  2. Translation Submission<\/strong> \u2013 The content is automatically sent to your TMS or translation vendor<\/li>\n
  3. Content Review & Approval<\/strong> \u2013 Human editors or AI-powered QA tools review the translation<\/li>\n
  4. Content Publishing<\/strong> \u2013 Translated content is published back into the CMS or staging environment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Well-configured website translation connectors<\/strong><\/a> support continuous deployment models, batch scheduling, and allow for real-time preview of localized pages before they go live.<\/p>\n

    Translation Connector vs API vs Proxy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    While translation connectors<\/strong><\/a> work directly within your CMS, they are just one option. Many teams also consider API-based workflows or proxy translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nTranslation Connector<\/strong><\/td>\nAPI Integration<\/strong><\/td>\nProxy Translation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    CMS Agnostic<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dev Resources Needed<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nVery Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Real-Time Preview<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\nDepends<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SEO Control<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Use a connector translation<\/strong> model if you want tight control within your CMS. Choose a proxy<\/a> or API if you need greater flexibility across platforms.<\/p>\n

    ‘Must Have’ Connector Capabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Here are several other powerful capabilities to look for in a translation connector<\/a>:<\/p>\n