Smart Language Detection Built for Global Reach
Web Linguist automatically detects a visitor’s preferred language—so your website feels local from the first click.
Here’s how it works:
How Language Detection Works
1. Browser Language Detection (Primary)
Web Linguist first checks the default language setting of the visitor’s browser, which typically follows their operating system preferences.
Example:
If a visitor has their OS and browser set to French, they’ll see your site in French, regardless of where they are in the world.
✅ This ensures that your site always feels native to the user—no manual toggling required.
2. GeoIP Localization (Fallback)
If Web Linguist can’t detect a browser language (e.g., due to privacy settings or browser limitations), it automatically falls back to GeoIP-based localization.
Example:
A visitor in Mexico with an undetectable browser language will be served your Spanish site version.
3. Combined for Global Accuracy
This two-layer detection ensures that:
- 🌐 Visitors get a localized experience even with unusual setups or restrictions.
- 🗺️ A French speaker visiting Mexico (with browser set to French) still sees the French version, not Spanish—as long as both French and Spanish are enabled in your Web Linguist settings.
Why This Matters for Your Business
- ✅ Higher conversion rates by reducing friction and drop-off due to language mismatch
- ✅ Improved SEO through accurate language serving and reduced bounce rates
- ✅ Better user experience for international audiences without manual input
- ✅ Future-proof for privacy-first environments where browser language may be hidden
What You Need to Enable
To ensure the best automatic language experience:
- Enable all relevant target languages in your Web Linguist dashboard
- Ensure key pages are translated in each selected language
