This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue where the URL parameter '?lang=en' remains in the URL after setting up redirections using Rank Math on a site under development. The expected URL was 'https://www.bassetti-group.com/en/', but the actual result is 'https://www.bassetti-group.com/en/?lang=en'.
Solution:
We analyzed the situation and found that the redirection to 'https://www.bassetti-group.com/en/?lang=en' is handled by Rank Math, and this behavior is not related to WPML. Visiting 'https://www.bassetti-group.com/en/' does not redirect further, which aligns with WPML's expected behavior. We also noticed that the client does not have WPML SEO installed. We recommend installing WPML SEO to enhance compatibility with Rank Math by helping it recognize the language settings more accurately. Since this issue is related to Rank Math's functionality, we advise contacting Rank Math's support for further assistance.
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Last updated by 7 months ago.
Assisted by: Lucas Vidal de Andrade.
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Hey there, Welcome to the WPML Support. I checked the hidden link and the URL is being actually redirected to hidden link by Rank Math (check the screenshot). This doesn't look to be WPML related, as the redirect itself is directly to the URL with the language parameter. Visiting hidden link doesn't redirect the user anywhere, which is the expected behavior from WPML in this case. As a side note, I noticed that you don't have WPML SEO installed. It's a good idea to use it along with Rank Math, to help it properly recognize the language settings of your content. https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/wpml-seo/ In conclusion, I'd recommend you to reach out to Rank Math's support. It doesn't look like there's anything that can be done from WPML's side. Let me know.  |
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