Clean Up Duplicate `hreflang` Tags to Avoid SEO Confusion

Internationalization Analyzer

What is this warning?

Your page has multiple `hreflang` tags pointing to different URLs for the same language. This is like giving someone two different addresses for the same house—it's confusing! Search engines might not know which page to show for that language, which can hurt your international SEO efforts.

How to Fix This Issue

How to Fix It

The Problem

<link rel="alternate" hreflang="de" href="https://example.com/de/page-a">
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="de" href="https://example.com/de/page-b">

The Solution

Ensure there is only one `hreflang` tag for each language-country combination. Remove any duplicates.

<link rel="alternate" hreflang="de" href="https://example.com/de/page-a">

Why This Works

Providing a single, clear `hreflang` tag for each language helps search engines correctly index and serve the right version of your page to international users.

SEO Impact

This issue can affect your site's search engine rankings and user experience. Addressing it promptly helps ensure optimal performance and visibility in search results.

Automatic Detection

Black SEO Analyzer automatically checks for this warning during site analysis, along with hundreds of other technical SEO issues.

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