tpl_footer & tpl_header text based on language

Well, I finally worked it out, I believe. Sometimes it just takes soooo long to SEE a thing!

My modification to tpl_header.php was out of whack, as was my understanding of constant URLs. This bit off code did what I wanted:

<li><a href="http://www.beadedlilydesigns.com/?language=it"><?php echo BOX_INFORMATION_HOME_IT; ?></a></li>

It's defined in each language file as follows:

italian.php:
// Italian language home link
define('BOX_INFORMATION_HOME_IT', 'Home');
define('HEADER_TITLE_CATALOG', '');

and

english.php:
// Italian language home link
define('BOX_INFORMATION_HOME_IT', '');

Now there is still a Home link in the header for each language but each stays within its own language instead of both defulting to English.

Nope, spoke too soon :no: It works as stated, however, clicking on the header home button while in the Italian site empties the shopping cart

I was actually talking about this site that you mentioned:
http://www.pastorinocasa.com/

I'm seeing that site use the correct home page language in all cases so far.

You know, after ALL that, it seems that the culprit was my cookie settings. I was working in FF on a project and had disabled all cookies, thus throwing a monkey wrench into things. Plus, having the language buttons in play cleans things up quite a bit, as well, allowing the instant switch back and forth.

Ahh well, they weren't wasted hours - I did glean some useful information!