How to fix: Issues with incorrect hreflang links
Updated on February 4th, 2025 at 12:22 am
Estimated reading time: 1 minute
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.
