How to Add a Language Switcher for a Multilingual Website

If your website is bilingual or multilingual, you need a Taalwisselaar (Translation Element) to let visitors switch between languages. This guide will show you how to add and style the Translation Element for a seamless user experience.

1. Adding the Language Switcher

Step 1: Insert the Translation Element

1. Open your website builder.
2. Gaan na Voeg elemente by → Scroll to the Vertaling section.
3. Drag and drop the Taalwisselaar onto your header, menu, or footer (recommended locations for easy access).

2. Customizing the Language Switcher

Step 2: Adjust Layout & Alignment

• Click on the element to interact with it.
• Align it left, right, or center based on your design preference.
• Resize the switcher box by adjusting width and height.

Step 3: Choose Display Type

• Show Full Name (e.g., English, French)
• Show Language Code (e.g., EN, FR)
• Show Flags Only (toggle flag visibility on/off)
• Adjust spacing between the flag and text for a clean look.

3. Styling the Language Switcher

Step 4: Modify Fonts & Colors

• Under Tipografie, customize:
• Font type
• Grootte
• Weight (bold, italic, etc.)
• Under Kleure, you can:
• Change text color for default and active states.
• Adjust the background color for the language switcher.

Step 5: Style the Dropdown Menu

• Click to open the dropdown.
• Die color options for the dropdown menu will appear.
• Customize background, text, and hover colors.

4. Making It Responsive

Step 6: Optimize for Mobile & Tablet

• Gaan na Tablet & Mobile Views in the editor.
• Ensure the switcher fits well in navigation or footer.
• Resize text, spacing, or flags if needed for smaller screens.

5. Why Use a Language Switcher?

• Enhances User Experience – Easy language switching for global visitors.
• Boosts SEO – Helps search engines rank pages in different languages.
• Improves Accessibility – Visitors can quickly find content in their preferred language.
• Aanpasbare ontwerp – Match your site's branding with flags, text, and colors.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate a Language Switcher into your website, making it more accessible and user-friendly.