GPI Translation Services Connector for Magento

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GPI Translation Services Connector for Magento


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Magento is an open source eCommerce platform based on PHP and MySQL technologies. It is available

in three different versions:

Community Version (Free) Enterprise Version (Paid)Magento Go Version (Paid)

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As with any custom website, Content Management System or eCommerce platform, having a multilingual component is essential, especially for eCommerceplatforms like Magento, in order to promote products and increase sales in different markets outside your local one.

In this blog, I will go through the main steps for enabling Magento to handle multiple languages.




GPI ConnectorGlobalization Partners International's (GPI) Translation Services Connector is a Magento extension that provides an easy and professional approach to localizing the dynamic Magento CMS content by exporting and importing back translation packages with a few clicks.

GPI Translation Services Connector is integrated into the CMS as an extension and deploys a user-friendly interface in order to facilitate the process of exporting, tracking and importing back translations.







GPI Magento Translation Services Connector Interface has three main sections:

1. Translation Packages: From this section you can create a new translation package that includes Magento Pages, Blocks, Categories or Products and also includes any number of target languages based on the ones enabled on the CMS.

Also from the Translation Packages section, you can modify the package before sending it to GPI, by clicking "modify package" in order to add or remove Translation Package Items.







Once the package is ready, you can simply click "update package" and the package is ready to

be sent for translation. You can then click "request a quote" and the package will be transferred to GPI along with

any notes you would like to add.




2. Quotes section: Once the quote is sent to GPI a new record will be added under the Quotes section where you can track the quotation process and also where you can access your own secured account on the GPI Translation Portal to get more details about the package translation process.

3. Projects section: After the quote is approved, a new record will be added to the Projects section where you can track the translation process and can access the GPI Translation Portal. Once translation is done, the status will be changed to "Project Complete" and you can click to import back all the package items to the target language(s).







Magento Connector ConfigurationGPI Magento Translation Services Connector for Magentohas a simple, but robust configuration in order to provide CMS users a simple approach to configuring the extension with a maximum level of security. Each GPI client using the Magento Connector has a unique token that is easily added to the configuration section of the connector. Once the token is saved, the Magento Connector is ready to communicate with GPI Services in order to export and import back translation packages in a secure environment.




GPI Magento Connector Benefitso GPI's Connector does not require a stand-alone database or

integration with Magento database.o No security modifications or specific port numbers are

required on the client side.o GPI's Connector allows limiting access to the Connector

based on Magento pre-defined groups such as Administrators and Editors.

o No technical background needed during installation process.

o Unlimited number of pages or subpages to be included for one project.

o Unlimited number of target languages to be selected for one project.




ConclusionAs previously stated, it is important to have a multilingual component as part of your CMS or eCommerce platform, in order to attract customers to your products or services in the global market. GPI makes this process simple by offering a Translation Services Connector that serves as a Magento extension to provide an easy and professional approach to localizing dynamic content.




Further Information on Multilingual CMS and Translation ResourcesGlobalization Partners International (GPI) offers comprehensive translation services

ranging from initial glossary development and copywriting to eCommerce localization and website translationservices. You may also benefit from our resources and blogs:

Introduction to selecting a Multilingual Website CMSSelecting the Right Multilingual CMS to Manage International Websites

How to Create a Quote for Website Translation Services3 Important Considerations for Multilingual Web Content Management System

Please feel free to contact GPI at [email protected] with any questions about our language and technology services. Also let us know if you have any

interesting blog topics you would like us to cover in our future blogs.You may request a complimentary Translation Quote for your projects as well.


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