Problem: The client is using SEMrush to audit pages and has concerns about pages not having a self-referencing hreflang tag. They provided two URLs with different issues. The first URL has a discrepancy between the HTML lang attribute and the hreflang tag. The second URL includes UTM parameters, and the client is unsure if this affects the self-referencing hreflang tag. Solution: We explained that the hreflang attribute does not need to include the locale; the language code alone is sufficient. The hreflang tags for the first URL are set correctly, and there is indeed a self-referencing hreflang tag:
For more information on hreflang tags and language codes, we recommended checking the RFC 5646 documentation: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc5646 Regarding the second URL, we confirmed that the presence of UTM parameters does not affect the hreflang attribute, as it is generated without the URL parameters:
Problem: The client is experiencing issues with duplicate title tags in SEO audits, particularly with pages that have been translated by WPML. The client is concerned about English terms not being translated in articles for different languages, which is common in their field. Solution: If you're experiencing issues with duplicate title tags in your SEO audits for pages translated by WPML, it's important to note that WPML's role is to provide an interface for translating content. SEO concerns, such as duplicate title tags, are outside of our direct area of responsibility. We ensure that translations are handled correctly, but how these translations are interpreted by SEO tools is not something we can control. If you're facing this issue, we recommend reviewing your SEO strategy and possibly consulting with an SEO expert to address these concerns.
