Can I translate my categories for different languages?

Yes — Showoff allows you to translate category labels into multiple languages. The language options available on your site depend on the language locales configured in your Client Settings.

If you would like to enable additional languages, please contact our support team and we can add them for you.

How to Translate Existing Categories

1. Go to Settings > Categories

2. Click on the category you would like to translate

3. In the top-right corner, hover over More

4. Click Translate

5. Under each available language, click the + icon

6. Enter the translated label

7. Click Save

The translated label will now display for users viewing the site in that selected language.

How to Create a New Multi-Language Category

If you are creating a brand-new category set, follow these steps carefully to ensure translations work correctly:

Step 1: Create the Parent Category

1. Go to Settings > Categories

2. Click Add Category (top-right corner)

3. Enter a unique Code (e.g. CS0)

4. Under Label, you will see all available language fields

5. Enter the category title in each language field

6. Click Save

⚠️ It is important to complete all language fields at this stage. This ensures that when you add category options, the same language fields will be available.

Step 2: Add Category Options

1. Open your newly created category

2. Click Add Category again (to add options within this set)

3. Enter a unique code (e.g. CS001, CS002, etc.)

4. Add the label under each available language field

5. Click Save

Repeat this process to add additional category options.

Step 3: Add Child Categories (If Required)

If your structure includes child categories:

• Go to the relevant parent category 

• Click on the Add Child Category

• Enter a unique code

• Add translated labels under each language field

• Click Save

The same translation process applies to child category items.

How Translations Display on the Website

Once translations are added:

• Users viewing the site in a specific language will see the correct translated category labels.

• The displayed language depends on the user's selected site language or their device/browser locale settings (if configured).

Why This Is Useful

Multi-language categories are particularly helpful for:

• International events

• Exhibitors from multiple countries

• Visitors accessing the site in different languages

• Events hosted in multilingual regions

This ensures a seamless and localised experience for all users.