Replace expensive WPML with built-in internationalization features in modern frameworks.
You don't need WPML after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace WPML with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.
Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation
WPML alternative with i18n frameworks
Next.js internationalization
Visit https://github.com/i18next/next-i18next
Astro internationalization
Visit https://docs.astro.build/en/guides/internationalization/
Export translations
Set up i18n routing
Create translation files
Implement language switcher
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