{"id":2477,"date":"2023-06-05T20:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.axamit.com\/?p=497"},"modified":"2024-05-23T13:22:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:22:42","slug":"aem-multi-site-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/en\/blog\/adobe-experience-manager\/aem-multi-site-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"5 AEM Multi Site Manager (MSM) Features for Localization Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"custom-toc\"><ul><li class=\"h2-toc\"><a href=\"#what-is-multi-site-manager-used-for-\">What is Multi Site Manager Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"h2-toc\"><a href=\"#powerful-multi-site-manager-features-for-marketers\">Powerful Multi-Site Manager Features for Marketers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"h2-toc\"><a href=\"#aem-msm-challenges-and-considerations\">AEM MSM Challenges and Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"h2-toc\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a wild guess: Your current content management system only effectively does 30% of the things you need it to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As businesses become more complex and start thinking about moves like globalization, they need a CMS that\u00a0<em>keeps up<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>keeps things simple<\/em>. The best tool for the job?\u00a0Adobe Experience Manager\u2019s\u00a0Multi-Site Manager (AEM MSM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you\u2019ve heard of it, or maybe you haven\u2019t\u2014either way, we\u2019re here to shed some light on the game-changing features and best practices behind the AEM Multi-Site Manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-multi-site-manager-used-for-\">What is Multi Site Manager Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi Site Manager in AEM is a versatile tool designed to help companies easily manage content and pages across multiple websites. If managing many sites feels like a day-to-day uphill battle for consistency, MSM can effectively help you level that hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-65\/administering\/introduction\/msm.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">common circumstances<\/a>&nbsp;in which businesses typically implement MSM are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regional or multi-national site rollouts with the same language content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global site rollouts with content in multiple languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rollouts of sites that need many versions with small changes to details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rollouts of regional sites that need customization per branch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3350e533a59&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3350e533a59\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195854\/Expanding-Into-New-Markets.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195854\/Expanding-Into-New-Markets.webp 850w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195854\/Expanding-Into-New-Markets-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195854\/Expanding-Into-New-Markets-768x407.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Expanding Into New Markets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any of these situations, MSM will help you reuse your content across sites on a grand scale, ensuring consistency across each site that you manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-site management in AEM enables you to make all or part of each site\u2019s content automatically synchronizable to the source content when it changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019re more familiar with a few use cases for MSM, let\u2019s jump into the juicy details on some of the features you can leverage within the platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powerful-multi-site-manager-features-for-marketers\">Powerful Multi-Site Manager Features for Marketers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every CMS has its use cases, and your current CMS might even promise to solve the same localization issues that AEM\u2019s MSM does. The real kicker is: Do its features&nbsp;<em>deliver<\/em>, even as your needs grow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSM in AEM hosts an extremely powerful suite of features that give companies room to grow and diversify sites\u2026<em>without<\/em>&nbsp;further complicating their workload as time goes on. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blueprints-of-existing-sites\">Blueprints of existing sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi site manager allows you to easily make a blueprint of an existing source site, which you can then use to create as many copies as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-300x77.webp 300w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-1024x263.webp 1024w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-768x198.webp 768w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-1536x395.webp 1536w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195921\/AEM-MSM-blueprint-configuration-2048x527.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AEM MSM blueprint configuration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-65\/administering\/introduction\/msm-livecopy.html?lang=en#creating-a-blueprint-configuration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blueprint configuration<\/a>&nbsp;is as simple as selecting the source site you want to use to map out your blueprint, giving it a title, and clicking Create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"live-copies\">Live Copies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the site or page copies you\u2019re likely to make in MSM will be AEM&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-learn\/sites\/multi-site-management\/live-copy-and-blueprint.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live copies<\/a>. To put it simply, these are mirror images of a site or page that can be live synced to the source content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3350e534e7e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3350e534e7e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"420\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195932\/AEM-MSM-live-copies.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195932\/AEM-MSM-live-copies.webp 850w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195932\/AEM-MSM-live-copies-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195932\/AEM-MSM-live-copies-768x379.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AEM MSM live copies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A live copy in AEM can either reference a previously established blueprint configuration, a page within a blueprint configuration, or a page with no blueprint association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rollout-actions-and-rollout-configurations\">Rollout actions and rollout configurations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-65\/administering\/introduction\/msm-livecopy.html?lang=en#creating-a-blueprint-configuration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rollout action<\/a>&nbsp;is a manual way of pushing changes from a blueprint to all or some of its live copies. You simply designate which live copies you want your rollout action to affect, and when it should take place (now or later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-65\/administering\/introduction\/msm-sync.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rollout configurations<\/a>, on the other hand, are prompted by certain rollout triggers to sync your live copies to their source automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your rollout configurations can be triggered by changes like modification, activation, deactivation, or manual rollout of the blueprint source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your rollout triggers have occurred, your rollout configuration might prompt creation, deletion, or updates within the live copies that are affected, depending on the configuration you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3350e53565b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3350e53565b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"561\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195953\/AEM-MSM-rollout-configuration.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195953\/AEM-MSM-rollout-configuration.webp 850w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195953\/AEM-MSM-rollout-configuration-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08195953\/AEM-MSM-rollout-configuration-768x507.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AEM MSM rollout configuration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSM hosts a variety of pre-set rollout configurations, but if you\u2019ve got something really specific in mind, you can also create custom configs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"language-masters-language-copies-and-translation-jobs\">Language masters, language copies, and translation jobs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Going global is a huge lift for any company, but it\u2019s necessary to rapidly expand profitability and growth. With globalization comes the daunting challenge of creating new country sites in the dominant language(s) spoken there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, MSM in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/axamit.com\/blog\/adobe-experience-manager\/aem-6-5\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"425\">AEM 6.5<\/a>&nbsp;also streamlines this complex process. To start, MSM enables you to make&nbsp;<em>language masters<\/em>, which are blueprints of your site in each different language you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily create new language masters by making a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-learn\/sites\/translation\/language-copy-feature-video-use.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>language copy<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;of an existing language master. For example, if you already have an English language master, you can create a Spanish language copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you create a language copy, you will have the option to run a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-learn\/sites\/multi-site-management\/manage-translation-projects.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>translation job<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;to convert the content on your language copy to the new desired language. AEM also includes a nifty default translation service that you can use to quickly translate language copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3350e535f8a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3350e535f8a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"466\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08200005\/Setting-translation-jobs-in-AEM-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08200005\/Setting-translation-jobs-in-AEM-1.webp 850w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08200005\/Setting-translation-jobs-in-AEM-1-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/d11cw4yu2zh4tp.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08200005\/Setting-translation-jobs-in-AEM-1-768x421.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting translation jobs in AEM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your language copies are properly translated, they can then be used to create new live&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/experience-manager-learn\/sites\/multi-site-management\/create-new-site.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">country sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minimize-live-copy-load\">Minimize live copy load<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Realistically, just because you&nbsp;<em>can<\/em>&nbsp;create as many live copies as you want\u2026doesn\u2019t mean you&nbsp;<em>should<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSM does best when you keep your number of live copies tight, and when the majority of those live copies are copies of entire site structures, not pages or subpages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you overburden your site with live copies, it can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compromise the reliability and performance of your site overall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complicate the process of referencing parent pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make it difficult to keep track of rollout configurations across the board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, a good rule of thumb is: Keep it as simple as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-before-going-live\">Test before going live<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of us wouldn\u2019t launch an original site without rigorously testing it to ensure the pages and all of their elements work (and flow) as intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, just make sure that you\u2019re applying this same best practice to your live copies and language copies in MSM. It\u2019s best never to assume that your source will produce a perfectly functioning copy without checking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minimize-local-content-governance\">Minimize local content governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content governance in MSM defines which users have the authority to do what. You\u2019ll want to make sure that you specifically limit which local content producers are allowed to grant other local users access to change content and live copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your content producers with these privileges few, and ensure that those users clearly communicate with each other about changes being made within your MSM structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-customization-low\">Keep customization low<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone loves the ability to have near-limitless site customization options, and MSM&nbsp;<em>does<\/em>&nbsp;give you that power. But the more you customize your site, the harder it is to upgrade and change, and the less reliable it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make things easier on yourself when you\u2019re upgrading your site in the future and reduce the potential for performance dips, make sure you enforce a reasonable stopping point for customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prepare-for-globalization-first\">Prepare for globalization first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This point might&nbsp;<em>seem<\/em>&nbsp;straightforward, but trust us\u2014it\u2019s incredibly easy to get caught up in how simple MSM makes globalizing a site and forget to prep before doing so. Before you globalize, you\u2019ll need to make sure of a few things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re aware of (and abiding by) the laws and regulations of each county you want to host your global sites in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve done your research and know which language(s) each country site will need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve ensured that your site is optimized for globalization\u2014meaning your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.mktossl.com\/docs\/experience-manager-cloud-service\/content\/sites\/administering\/reusing-content\/translation\/best-practices.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structure is easily adaptable<\/a>, and not overcomplicated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aem-msm-challenges-and-considerations\">AEM MSM Challenges and Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know it\u2019s not realistic to assume everything about MSM and AEM localization is sunshine and rainbows. Truth is, even though AEM localization tools make site expansion simpler, it still comes with a few challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, the implementation, integration, and training of users for AEM is not necessarily an easy lift. It can be confusing and daunting to attempt without a <a href=\"https:\/\/axamit.com\/adobe-experience-cloud\/adobe-experience-manager\/implementation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7476\">dedicated implementation team<\/a>, even with Adobe\u2019s extensive documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, MSM can make it extremely easy to get \u201clost in the sauce\u201d with your site\u2019s customization. As we mentioned earlier, it\u2019s best to keep things simple. Sites and pages you create in MSM can quickly become bulky, messy, and harmful to your site\u2019s performance if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, if you have a clear implementation plan, and run a tight ship in terms of live copies, AEM should be a smooth, ever-evolving long-term solution for your localization needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simplified multi-site management is a cornerstone of successful marketing. When managing multiple sites becomes cumbersome and complicated, you\u2019ll need a powerful all-in-one solution like Adobe\u2019s AEM Multi Site Manager to maintain your site\u2019s consistency for all markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, we\u2019ve uncovered the reasons why you need AEM and Multi Site Manager, including the features and benefits guaranteed to make content delivery a cinch. But we get it\u2014even if AEM\u2019s Multi Site Manager sounds like your content management dream, migrating to it can pose a huge roadblock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, at <a href=\"https:\/\/axamit.com\/en\/\">Axamit<\/a>, that\u2019s what we do best. <a href=\"https:\/\/axamit.com\/adobe-experience-cloud\/adobe-experience-manager\/support\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7486\">We fully support you at every step<\/a>, handling all implementation, integration, migration, and <a href=\"https:\/\/axamit.com\/adobe-experience-cloud\/adobe-experience-manager\/support\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7486\">upgrades of\u00a0AEM<\/a>\u00a0so that it\u2019s ready to go when you are. 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