Manually creating a multilingual Squarespace site requires careful planning and organization. Here's how to set it up effectively while maintaining good SEO practices.

Basic Structure Options

• Homepage with language selection links
• Separate page sets for each language
• Dropdown navigation menu for language switching
• Choice between scrolling pages or multiple pages per language

Setup Instructions

1. Create Homepage

• Move homepage to "Not Linked" section
• Start with blank page
• Add language selection buttons/links

2. Set Up Navigation

• Create dropdown menu with language options (e.g., "English," "Spanish")
• Delete demo pages if needed
• Add pages under each language section
• Maintain consistent page order across languages

Important Limitations

• Embedded text (checkout pages, metadata) displays in one language only
• Single currency for all languages
• No separate domains/subdomains for different languages
• Limited search functionality across languages

Navigation Options

• Dropdown menu showing all language versions
• "Not linked" pages with custom navigation
• Separate sites for different languages (additional cost)
• Index pages for scrolling content

SEO Considerations

• Content won't automatically be searchable in translated languages
• Requires specific optimization for each language
• Consider using Google Search Console for multilingual SEO
• May need expert help for proper SEO setup

Alternative Solution

Consider using Weglot integration (available in version 7.1) for:

• Language subdomains
• Translated error messages
• Checkout page translations
• Automatic language detection
• Built-in language selector

This approach allows for efficient management of multilingual content while maintaining proper SEO practices and providing a smooth user experience.

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