"LangShop AI Language Translate"

When Shopify didn't have native multilingual and multicurrency capabilities, merchants faced challenges managing translated content. The available solutions were limited, relying on dynamic translations that didn’t allow full customization. Recognizing this gap, we set out to create a solution that would:

• Enable Complete Control: Allow store owners to manage translations directly in Shopify's metafields.
• Support Multiple Languages: Provide support for a wide range of languages and dialects, including Right-To-Left (RTL) languages like Arabic and Hebrew.
• Enhance Store Customization: Ensure flexibility in content translation across all parts of a Shopify store, from product pages to checkout.

We developed LangShop v1.0, an app that supports both automatic and manual translations, giving Shopify store owners the ability to modify translations and store them directly in Shopify metafields. As Shopify evolved, so did LangShop. In collaboration with Shopify developers, we released LangShop v2.0, the first app to leverage Shopify's native multilingual functionality. Key features included:

• Advanced Translation Support: Integration with AI-powered translation engines like ChatGPT-4, DeepL Pro, and Google Cloud for accurate translations.
• Seamless Shopify Integration: Fully integrates with Shopify's native multilingual features, enabling easy translations of text, media, and dynamic content.
• Comprehensive Currency Conversion: This allows merchants to set up automatic currency conversion based on visitors' location and preferences.
• Customizable Translation Options: Features like glossary support and export/import tools for consistent translations across products and content.

LangShop became one of the top-rated translation apps for Shopify, supporting 241 languages and dialects and improving SEO by translating every aspect of the store, including checkout pages. Key results include:

• Increased Reach: This enabled Shopify merchants to expand globally with ease and sell in multiple currencies.
• Enhanced Customization: Provided advanced options not available in any other app at the time.
• Recognition: Earned the Built for Shopify badge for meeting Shopify’s rigorous standards.

LangShop continues to help merchants worldwide, adapting to the evolving needs of Shopify store owners and their global expansion goals. In 2021, Langshop was sold to Aheadworks and is currently being maintained and supported by their team.