Using this post, we will think about how to register posts for each language at once on a site run by WordPress and Polylang.
I consulted ChatGPT.
You
Do you know about the WordPress plugin Polylang?
ChatGPT
Yes, Polylang is a multilingual plugin for WordPress. It makes it easier to manage content in different languages and helps make your site multilingual. If you have any specific questions or need information, please let me know.
You
Is it possible to export posts written in Japanese and English using Polylang in csv or xml file format?
ChatGPT
Polylang does not provide the ability to export WordPress post data in CSV or XML format, but WordPress itself has an export function. You can export your post data in XML format by going to Tools → Export from your WordPress dashboard. However, for multilingual content managed by Polylang, each language must be exported separately. If you want to export to CSV format, you need to use a separate plugin or script. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know.
You
Is it possible to link posts when exporting each language separately?
ChatGPT
If you export each language separately using Polylang, the posts in each language will be associated. Polylang can maintain language relevance, so when you import exported data into another WordPress site, posts in related languages will continue to be linked.
However, the destination WordPress site also requires the Polylang plugin. And it is preferable to have the same language configuration (languages used and their settings). This will ensure that related posts are correctly matched.
In short, when you export and import using Polylang, posts in each language are maintained in a coordinated manner.
You
Does Polylang have an export function?
ChatGPT
Sorry, the cutoff for my information was until January 2022, and at that time there was no information that Polylang offered direct export functionality. It was common to use WordPress’ export functionality to export post data, and optionally use other tools and plugins to process multilingual data.
We recommend checking for the most up-to-date information or checking directly with Polylang’s official documentation or support forums.
You
If I export each language separately and then import it into another WordPress, will the linkage for each post be maintained?
ChatGPT
Yes, if you use Polylang to export each language separately and import them into another WordPress site, they will generally stay connected per post. Polylang exports data to associate posts in each language, and if Polylang is enabled with the same settings on the import destination, those associations will be preserved.
However, you need to be careful. Exact behavior depends on Polylang version and configuration. Compatibility with certain plugins and themes may also have an impact. It is recommended to take a backup before importing and check the relevance after importing.
You
Export is done using WordPress, right?
ChatGPT
Yes, that’s accurate. WordPress itself provides the ability to export post data. If Polylang manages posts by language, you can export the entire post data using WordPress’ export feature. Contains data for each language.
Importing these exported data into other WordPress sites should keep your posts aligned by language, provided Polylang is enabled and you have the same language configuration.