How to Add and Manage CMS Translations

The Events system supports branch-based translated CMS copy. Where translations have been provided, users can switch language using the language toggle shown across the site.

Translations are managed per branch. For example, users accessing the Wales branch may see Welsh where it has been added. If a translation is not available for a page or branch, the platform will fall back to the default English copy.

Before you start

• You’ll need admin access to the BAFTA Events admin area.
• Translations must be created and maintained in the CMS. If a translated version of the copy is not provided, users will see the default content.

Enable translations in Configuration

Before adding translations, the feature must be enabled in the Configuration list.

1. Log in to the admin side of BAFTA Events.
2. From the header tabs, select System.
3. From the drop-down menu, select Configuration.
4. In the Name column, look for Translation Languages.
5. Add a comma separated list of values. If you’d like to add more languages options, please raise a support ticket.
6. Save your changes.

Once enabled, translated CMS content can be provided for each branch.

What Entrants will see on the UI:

• Entrants can access translation options using the language selector in the top-right corner of the page.
• Clicking the current language (e.g. “English” or “EN”) opens a small pop-up menu.
• The pop-up displays the available language options (for example English, French, Spanish).
• Entrants can select a language from the list, and the page content will automatically update to display the translated version where available.

Add or edit translations in the CMS

1. Log in to the admin side of BAFTA Events.
2. From the header tabs, select System.
3. From the drop-down menu, select CMS.
4. Navigate to the page or content item you want to translate.
5. In the left-hand column, select Edit.
6. Update the relevant translation fields.
7. Select Save or Save & Close.

What you’ll see when editing a CMS item

When you open Edit existing CMS, the following fields are shown:

Label / Key
Displays what the CMS item relates to (for example, login button).

Global content
The default copy used across the platform unless a branch-specific version is provided.

Branch content field (for example, “London content”)
This field is used to add translated copy for a specific branch. If completed, this content will be used instead of the Global content for users on that branch when the translated language is selected or available.

Original
Shows the underlying CMS key or reference name.

Action buttons

The following actions are available when editing CMS items:

• Back – return to the CMS list without saving
• Activity Log – view previous changes or edit history (if enabled)
• Save – save changes and remain on the page
• Save & Close – save changes and return to the CMS list

Example

To translate the “Login” button text for a specific branch:

1. Open the CMS item for the login button.
2. Enter the translated text in the relevant branch content field (for example, the branch field).
3. Select Save.

Users on that branch will see the translated version when the selected language is available. If no translation has been provided, the system will display the default English text.