Squarespace multilingual sites can be created manually by following these steps:

Basic Structure Overview:

• Create a homepage linking to different language versions
• Build separate sections for each language
• Add dropdown menus for language navigation

Step-by-Step Setup:

1. Create Homepage

• Move homepage to Unlinked section
• Start with blank page
• Add language selection links/buttons

2. Set Up Navigation

• Create two dropdown menus (one per language)
• Name menus according to languages (e.g., "English," "Español")
• Delete sample pages if present

3. Add Content Pages

• First dropdown: Add all pages in primary language
• Second dropdown: Duplicate and translate pages for second language
• Maintain same page order in both dropdowns

4. Homepage Configuration

• Add links to first page of each language section
• Style homepage as needed
• Publish when complete

Important Limitations:

• Embedded text displays in one language only
• Single currency for all products
• No separate domains/subdomains for different languages
• Checkout page remains in primary language

Alternative Options:

• Use Weglot integration (recommended for version 7.1)
• Create content links in Unlinked section
• Build multiple sites with external links
• Use index pages for scrolling content (version 7.0)
• Implement cover page as language selector

SEO Considerations:

• Content must be optimized for multiple language search
• Consult Google Search Console and Moz for multilingual SEO tips
• Consider hiring Squarespace Expert for SEO optimization

Note: For version 7.1 users, Weglot integration offers additional features like language subdomains, translated checkout pages, and header language selectors.

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