Scaling a Content Site to 5 Languages with Next.js + next-intl (Zero Manual Translation)

Why Multi-Language? I run a niche content site about NBA jerseys. Basketball is global — fans in China, Japan, Korea, and Latin America search for the same jerseys in their own languages. By adding 4 additional locales, I 5x'd my addressable search traffic overnight. But manually translating 60+ articles into 4 languages? Not happening. The Stack Next.js 16 App Router next-intl v4 for routing and message handling MDX for content Claude API for translation Custom pipeline for...