How to Optimize Multilingual Website Design for Better UX and SEO — 9 Expert Tips to Know

Описание: Designing for multiple languages isn’t just about translation—it’s about creating a seamless, accessible, and conversion-friendly experience for every visitor, no matter their language.

In this video, we share *9 essential design tips for building a multilingual website* that looks great, performs well, and supports your global growth goals. These are practical UI/UX strategies to avoid common mistakes and make sure your translated content truly works for every audience.

🎨 Why multilingual design matters:

When your website supports multiple languages, your design has to account for things like longer text in certain languages, cultural layout expectations, language direction (like RTL), and UX patterns that feel native across regions.

💡 What you’ll learn:

How to design for text expansion and contraction
Why layout flexibility is key to localization
Tips for language switchers and navigation
Design considerations for RTL languages
How to keep branding consistent across languages
How translation affects buttons, forms, images, and more

These tips apply to websites built with any CMS and are especially useful if you’re using Weglot or another multilingual solution.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - 9 Steps to Design a Multilingual Website
0:26 - Step 1: How to Use a Global Template for Multilingual Design
1:18 - Step 2: How to Make Your Language Switcher Easy to Find
2:05 - Step 3: How to Let Visitors Choose Their Preferred Language
2:44 - Step 4: How to Design for Text Expansion in Translated Languages
3:23 - Step 5: How to Ensure Web Font Compatibility Across Languages
3:53 - Step 6: How to Support RTL (Right-to-Left) Languages in Your Layout
4:29 - Step 7: How to Use Culturally Appropriate Images and Icons
5:28 - Step 8: How to Choose Colors That Fit Cultural Expectations
6:06 - Step 9: How to Localize Dates, Numbers, and Formats