How to Build a Multilingual WordPress Real Estate Site With Realtyna IDX and WPML

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In some communities, a multilingual real estate site is all but mandatory. In others, it may help you attract international investors. Whatever your scenario, a multilingual real estate site can help you expand your client base and close more sales.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build a multilingual WordPress real estate site with Realtyna IDX and WPML.

STEP 1

Buy Domain and Hosting

Buy a domain name and hosting package that meet these minimum system requirements. Or choose a Realtyna hosting plan.

STEP 2

Install WordPress

Unzip the WordPress file, upload the files to your webserver, and then access your URL to run the WordPress installation script.

STEP 3

Choose a Realtyna IDX Package

Choose your preferred IDX setup: Organic RETS Integration or Organic IDX.

LUKE’S TIP:

STEP 4

Choose a Theme

Pick a theme for your new site.

STEP 5

Install Realtyna

In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins, and then click Upload Plugin.

STEP 6

Install Theme

Navigate to Themes, and then click Add New.

STEP 7

Download WPML

Choose your WPML package and download (we recommend multilingual CMS).

STEP 8

Install WPML

Follow Step 5 to install WPML to your site.

STEP 9

Configure IDX Content

Customize the front-end property search and listing pages from the Widgets menu and WPL Flex.

STEP 10

Add Pages

Add pages for your IDX display, agents, neighborhoods, blogs, etc. Then use WPL short code to add features to the appropriate page.

STEP 11

Translate Pages

Use WPML to create translations for each page.

STEP 12

Translate Strings

Use WPML to translate text strings that are not related to pages or posts.

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