Introduction
This feature allows you to offer return and exchange services in multiple languages. By reducing misunderstandings, this feature significantly brings localized experience for your customers, making it easier for international customers to navigate the return process.
Access this feature
Navigate to /customization/languages in your application.
Feature Overview
What it Does
Multi-language support enables you to provide a fully localized return portal experience for customers around the world.
- Offer return services in multiple languages
- Reduce customer misunderstandings and confusion
- Improve accessibility for international customers
- Customize content for each language independently
- Better customer experience across different regions
- Support global expansion of your business
Features by Plan
Multi-language capabilities vary by subscription plan:
- Starter Plan: Change default language from English to another language
- Professional Plan: Add multiple languages and customize content for each
- Premium Plan: Add multiple languages and customize content for each
How to Use
Step 1: Accessing Language and Translation Settings
To begin configuring multi-language support:
- 1Open the application and navigate to Customization > Return page
- 2Scroll down until you find the "Language and translation" section
- 3This section contains all language configuration options
Step 2: Changing Default Language (Starter Plan)
Change Default Language
For users on the Starter Plan, you can change the default language from English:
- 1Identify the current default language (typically English)
- 2Click the "Change default" button
- 3Click on the language dropdown menu to view available languages
- 4Select the desired language from the list
- 5Save your changes
Starter Plan Limitations
Important notes for Starter Plan users:
- Only one language can be active at a time
- Cannot add multiple languages simultaneously
- Cannot customize language content
- Upgrade to Professional or Premium for advanced features
Step 3: Adding Languages and Editing Content (Professional and Premium Plans)
Add New Languages
For users on Professional and Premium Plans, you can add multiple languages:
- 1Navigate to Customization > Return page > "Language and translation" section
- 2Click the "Add Language" button
- 3View the list of available languages
- 4Select the desired languages to add to the application
- 5Multiple languages can be selected and added
- 6Confirm your language selections
Editing Content for Each Language
Customize the text and content for each language independently:
- 1Select the language you want to edit from your added languages
- 2Click the "Edit content" button to enter the content editing interface
- 3Choose the section you wish to edit from the list of options
Editable Sections
You can customize content for the following sections:
- Login page - Welcome messages and login instructions
- Request action - Action buttons and prompts
- Stepper - Step-by-step progress indicators
- Return request - Return form fields and labels
- Exchange request - Exchange form fields and labels
- History page - Order history labels and status text
- Return method - Shipping method descriptions
- Refund resolution - Refund option labels and descriptions
- Exchange resolution - Exchange option labels and descriptions
- Error message - Error notifications and validation messages
Save Your Changes
After editing content:
- 1Review your translated content for accuracy
- 2Click the "Save" button to apply the changes
- 3Changes will be applied to the selected language
- 4Repeat the process for other sections as needed
- 5Test the return portal in each language to verify translations
Customer Experience
How Customers Select Language
When multiple languages are available, customers can select their preferred language:
- 1Customer accesses the return portal
- 2Language selector appears (typically in header or footer)
- 3Customer selects their preferred language from available options
- 4Entire return portal updates to display in selected language
- 5Language preference is remembered for the session
Localized Experience Benefits
Customers benefit from a fully localized return experience:
- All text appears in their native language
- Reduced confusion and support inquiries
- Faster completion of return requests
- Increased customer satisfaction and trust
- Better understanding of return policies
- More accessible for non-English speakers
Best Practices for Multi-language
Translation Quality
Ensure high-quality translations for the best customer experience:
- Use professional translation services when possible
- Have native speakers review translations
- Maintain consistent terminology across all sections
- Consider cultural nuances and local expressions
- Test translations with real customers
- Update translations when you change content in the default language
Maintaining Translations
Keep your translations up to date:
- 1Review translations regularly for accuracy
- 2Update all language versions when making policy changes
- 3Track which sections have been translated for each language
- 4Create a translation workflow for content updates
- 5Monitor customer feedback about translation quality
- 6Keep a glossary of key terms for consistency
Key Features
Multiple Language Support
Add and manage multiple languages for your return portal (Professional and Premium plans)
Content Customization
Customize text for 10 different sections independently for each language
Default Language Change
Change the default language from English to any supported language (available on all plans)
Easy Language Switching
Customers can easily switch between available languages in the return portal
Comprehensive Coverage
Translate all customer-facing content including forms, buttons, messages, and instructions
Plan-based Flexibility
Different capabilities available based on subscription plan tier
Important Notes
Start with Key Markets
Begin by adding languages for your primary international markets. Focus on quality over quantity - it's better to have 2-3 well-translated languages than many poorly translated ones.
Professional Plan Required for Multiple Languages
If you need to support multiple languages simultaneously, you must upgrade to Professional or Premium plan. Starter plan only allows changing the default language.
Test Thoroughly
After adding a new language, go through the entire return flow as a customer would. Check all sections to ensure translations display correctly and make sense in context.
Keep Translations Synchronized
When you update return policies, shipping methods, or other business rules, remember to update the translations in all active languages to maintain consistency.
Use Native Speakers
Whenever possible, have native speakers review and validate translations. Machine translations can miss cultural nuances and context-specific meanings.
Consider Email Notifications
Remember that email notifications should also be translated. Check if your notification templates support the languages you've added to the return portal.
Monitor Customer Feedback
Pay attention to customer support inquiries from different regions. If customers are confused despite translations, the content may need refinement.
Translation Affects All Customers
Changes to language content are immediately visible to customers. Test changes in a staging environment if available before publishing to production.
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