Add hreflang to WordPress is now all easy with the below steps.

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Let’s take a closer look at the methods to add hreflang to WordPress.

Why hreflang?

We can use the hreflang attribute to inform search engines of the connections between web pages in different languages. When we have content specifically for a local audience, it is very helpful. The tag includes language and location information as like in en-us for English and United States. The tag code looks like this;

<a href=”domainname.com” hreflang=”en” /a>

Google can recognize the language of a website without the tag. However, it will impact our search rankings. This is due to the competition for the top rankings among the pages in different languages. So with the help of this tag, users are directed to the correct pages.

Add hreflang Tag in WordPress: Methods

The hreflang tag enhances the search engine optimization for multiple languages when we have content for those languages. Here, we can see the various methods provided by Our Support Team.

Method 1: With a Multilingual Plugin

• We can easily create a multilingual WordPress site by using a multilingual plugin. This is done with the same WordPress core software. We can concentrate on content because these plugins will automatically handle everything including hreflang tag. Examples include Polylang and WordPress Multilingual Plugin.
• As soon as we translate some posts or pages, we must open a new browser tab to access them. Then, from the browser’s menu, right-click and choose “View Page Source.”
• Now we can see the source code of the post or page. We need to look for hreflang tag to check that it is working properly. We can use CTRL+F to find the hreflang tag.

Method 2: Without a Multilingual Plugin

The customers without a multilingual plugin to translate websites use this method to add hreflang to WordPress.

• Firstly, we install and activate the HREFLANG Tags Lite plugin.
• Once activated, we can see a new HREFLANG labeled menu item in the WordPress admin menu. By clicking on it, we can access the plugin’s Settings page.
• Now choose the post to enable the plugin. Then click on the save changes button. This will save the settings.
• We can edit the post where we add hreflang tag. We will see a new metabox with the label “HREFLANG tags” on the post edit screen.
• First, we need to include the URL for the post we are currently editing. Then decide on the language. After that, we must click on the plus button to enter URLs of other post variations and their language.
• After this, click on the save button to save the post.
• Finally, we see the hreflang tag added to the post when we visit the post in a browser window and view its source code.

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Conclusion

The hreflang attribute lets Google know which language is being used on a particular page. This enables it to show that result to users who are searching in that language. Here, we see methods shown by our Support Team to add hreflang tags in the WordPress posts and pages. The hreflang tag aids in enhancing SEO for languages and regions when we publish content in multiple languages or for those regions.