How to fix: Issues with incorrect hreflang links

Updated on December 9th, 2024 at 09:01 pm

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Ensure your hreflang attributes are properly configured to guide search engines effectively.

Fix Broken Hreflang URLs
Verify that all hreflang URLs lead to live pages with HTTP 200 status codes.

• Check for broken links and update or remove any invalid URLs.

Fix Hreflang Redirects
Ensure hreflang links do not redirect users, as this can confuse search engines.

• Replace any URLs that trigger redirects with direct, final destination URLs.

Replace Relative URLs with Absolute Ones
Hreflang attributes must use absolute URLs to function correctly.

• Ensure all hreflang links follow this format: https://example.com/path

Reviewing these elements will help search engines display the appropriate language version of your content, enhancing user experience and SEO.

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