Transifex

How to integrate Transifex with Webflow

Integrating Transifex with Webflow lets you localize your website content efficiently. Choose from simple JavaScript embeds for instant translations or API integration for advanced workflows.

Use Transifex Live (JavaScript embed)

Add multilingual support to your Webflow site with Transifex Live's JavaScript snippet. This method enables instant translation overlays without modifying your site structure or creating duplicate pages.

Key capabilities:

• Automatic content detection scans your published pages for translatable text
• Visual in-context editor lets you translate directly on your live website
• Language switcher widget allows visitors to select their preferred language
• Real-time updates publish translations instantly without redeploying

To get started, create a Transifex Live project and copy the JavaScript snippet. In Webflow, go to Site Settings > Custom Code > Head Code and paste the snippet. Publish your site to activate translations.

Build with Webflow and Transifex APIs

Create custom translation workflows that sync CMS content between platforms. This approach gives you full control over translation management and enables server-side rendering for better SEO performance.

Core API capabilities:

• Upload source content with POST /uploads
• Retrieve translations via GET /resource_translations
• Manage resources using POST /resources
• Monitor translation status through async download endpoints

Set up webhooks in Webflow to trigger when CMS items change. Use Transifex APIs to push content for translation, then update Webflow CMS items with completed translations. This method requires authentication tokens for both platforms and handling of rate limits.

Accepting automated translation workflows

Build continuous localization pipelines that detect content changes and update translations automatically. Connect Webflow webhooks (cms.item.created, cms.item.updated) to trigger translation jobs in Transifex. When translations complete, use Webflow's CMS API to update items and publish changes.

This workflow supports agile content teams who need translations to match their publishing pace. Configure translation memories and glossaries in Transifex to maintain consistency across all content updates.

Managing multilingual CMS collections

Structure your Webflow CMS to support multiple languages through reference fields or separate collections per locale. Use Transifex APIs to batch process translations for entire collections. Map translated fields back to Webflow CMS items while preserving relationships and custom field data.

For complex sites, implement fallback logic when translations are incomplete. Use Transifex's quality scoring to route low-confidence translations for human review before publishing.

Use automation platforms

Connect Webflow and Transifex through Zapier without writing code. This method bridges both platforms for common localization tasks.

Automation capabilities:

• Trigger translations when new Webflow CMS items are created
• Update content automatically when translations complete in Transifex
• Send notifications for translation milestones or quality issues
• Batch process multiple CMS items for efficient workflows

Create Zaps that listen for Transifex's "Localization Activity Completed" event, then update corresponding Webflow CMS items. Map translated fields to your CMS structure and optionally trigger site publishing for immediate updates.

What you can build

Integrating Transifex with Webflow enables powerful multilingual experiences. Build these solutions to reach global audiences effectively:

• Global marketing sites: Create region-specific landing pages with localized messaging, maintaining brand consistency through translation memories and style guides
• Multilingual documentation portals: Publish help centers and knowledge bases in multiple languages with automated updates when source content changes
• International e-commerce catalogs: Localize product descriptions, categories, and checkout flows while keeping inventory data synchronized across all language versions
• Multi-region campaign microsites: Launch time-sensitive marketing campaigns globally with rapid translation turnaround and instant publishing capabilities