How to fix: Pages with hreflang language mismatch issues

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

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Issue: If the language specified in your hreflang tag doesn’t match the actual language of your page, search engines may misunderstand your content’s language, causing display issues in search results.

Fix: Review and correct hreflang attributes on affected pages to ensure they accurately reflect the page’s language.

Recommendations

  1. Match Language Codes: Verify that each page’s hreflang language code matches the language used in the content (e.g., en for English).
  2. Double-Check for Multilingual Pages: If your page contains multiple languages, check that each hreflang tag accurately specifies the content language for each variant.
  3. Use Correct Region Codes: If applicable, add regional codes to indicate country-specific content (e.g., en-US for English in the U.S.).
  4. Run Regular Audits: Periodically audit your hreflang tags to catch mismatches early, especially after adding or updating localized content.

Tip: Accurate hreflang tags help search engines deliver the right language version to the right audience.

 

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