1. Website Development Basics:
* HTML Structure: Marathi text is simply text, so you'll use the standard `
` (paragraph), `
` (heading), etc. tags in your HTML:
```html
आपले स्वागत आहे!
```
* Character Encoding: Ensure your website's character encoding is set to UTF-8. This allows it to display a wide range of characters, including Marathi:
```html
```
2. Font Choices:
* Web Safe Fonts: Some Marathi fonts are pre-installed on most computers, like:
* Mangal: A popular font for Marathi, but can appear less refined.
* Shruti: A good default choice with a more modern feel.
* Arial Unicode MS: A versatile font that supports a vast number of languages.
* Web Fonts: For professional designs, consider web fonts from providers like Google Fonts:
* Google Fonts: Search for Marathi-specific fonts and embed them on your site: [https://fonts.google.com/](https://fonts.google.com/)
* Font Inclusion: Add the chosen font to your stylesheet (CSS):
```css
body {
font-family: 'Mangal', sans-serif; /* Use your chosen font */
}
```
3. Content Management Systems (CMS):
* WordPress:
* Plugins: Plugins like Polylang or WPML allow you to create multilingual sites, including Marathi.
* Themes: Some themes come with built-in multilingual features.
* Other CMS: Most popular CMS platforms offer similar multilingual options, so check their documentation.
4. Text Editors and IDEs:
* Marathi Keyboard Layout: Use the appropriate keyboard layout for Marathi input. Many operating systems provide this option in their language settings.
* Text Editors: Popular editors like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code offer language support for Marathi, including proper code highlighting and autocomplete.
5. Testing and Verification:
* Browser Compatibility: Test your website on multiple browsers to ensure consistency.
* Text Alignment: Ensure that Marathi text aligns correctly with the overall layout. Use CSS for precise control.
* Character Display: Check that all Marathi characters render properly, without any missing or corrupted characters.
Additional Tips:
* Right-to-Left (RTL) Support: While Marathi is generally read from left to right, if you use RTL languages on your site, make sure your website supports them correctly.
* Font Size and Line Height: Adjust font size and line height to enhance readability for Marathi text.
* Language Attribute: Use the `lang` attribute in your HTML tags to indicate the language of your content:
```html
आपले स्वागत आहे!
```
Key Resources:
* Google Fonts: [https://fonts.google.com/](https://fonts.google.com/)
* WordPress Multilingual Plugins: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/search/multilingual/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/search/multilingual/)
* Marathi Keyboard Layouts: Check your operating system's language settings.
Let me know if you have a specific CMS, or any other challenges you're facing. I'm happy to help!