Hi all.
Is it possible to change the language format on the TaoBao wesbite or app to english?
I was advised to check it out, however I can't understand a word on the page.
Hi all.
Is it possible to change the language format on the TaoBao wesbite or app to english?
I was advised to check it out, however I can't understand a word on the page.
you'll have to use an intermediary who supports english, may be worth checking if the product sells on other platforms too. many vendors sell across others like amazon, rakuten, wish etc
If you search "Taobao in English" intermediaries pop up like Taobao focus and some other sites. I haven't used them so not sure how good they are.
Most people just copy and paste to/from Google translate, slower but gets the job done.
Maybe use Taobao focus to shop around then just order on the main website.
Then there is always "ask a coworker to order for you" the ultimate cop-out way of ordering.
But for English shopping and quick delivery, HKTV Mall can satisfy certain needs, particularly food.
Try using Chrome as your browser and set it up to automatically translate. It's not perfect but it helps. I find that with that, I can get to about 80% of the way through a purchase and then often need a chinese speaking co-worker to help with the final bit.
Huh..did not know...mostly when I have looked at Taobao I just pasted in some product from Google translate and looked at the results, can read some basic Chinese from my years of studying Japanese.
Sounds like I need to use Chrome then...using a Mac mostly with its own "Safari" browser, not my favorite.
No. There is no English language option.
I suggest you ask somebody with Chinese reading skills (or better, with Taobao skills) to help you to setup your ID and the payment gateway. Then to setup a shipping agent, like Topexpress.
Takes a bit of an effort, but totally worth it.
After a few purchases you know blindfolded where to click.