Wrong language on search results

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Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue where Google search results prioritize English pages over Estonian pages when searching for 'timberelement' in Estonia, despite using WPML.
Solution:
1. We recommend checking your Google Search Console for insights on how Google is indexing your pages, which might reveal why English pages are prioritized.
2. Review any custom redirects set by the Redirection plugin on your site, as these might be influencing the prioritization of English pages in search results.
3. We have verified that the WPML setup is correctly configured for language handling, indicating no issues from WPML's side.
4. Consider hiring an SEO expert for a detailed analysis. You can find trusted partners at WPML Contractors who specialize in SEO and multilingual setups.

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Last updated by Bruno Kos 1 week, 1 day ago.

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October 23, 2024 at 11:56 am #16321533
martinK-154	Background of the issue: I am trying to ensure that when searching for the brand name 'timberelement' on Google, the search results prioritize Estonian pages when searched from Estonia. Currently, the results show English pages first, and some submenus are in Estonian. Also this isn't first time. We have some more projects that uses WPML and has these issues. Please Fix it ASAP! Symptoms: The search results on Google are showing English pages first instead of Estonian pages when searched in Estonia. Questions: How can I ensure that Google search results prioritize Estonian pages for searches made in Estonia? Is there a way to configure WPML to influence the language of search results on Google?
October 24, 2024 at 5:37 am #16324246
Bruno Kos Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) French (Français ) Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+01:00)	I've checked this with our 2nd tier and here’s what we suggest: 1. It’s a good idea to check your Google Search Console for any clues. This tool can provide insights into how Google is crawling and indexing your pages and may indicate why English pages are being prioritized over Estonian pages. 2. According to our debug information, your site is using the Redirection plugin. If any custom redirects are defined, this could potentially affect how search results are displayed or prioritized, especially if they are targeting English versions of your pages. Reviewing and adjusting these custom redirects might help resolve the issue. 3. From our end, we’ve reviewed the WPML setup, and everything seems to be configured correctly for language handling. There don’t appear to be any issues related to WPML itself. 4. Since we are not SEO experts or support, it might be a good idea to hire an SEO audit to get a more in-depth analysis. You can find trusted partners for this on [WPML Contractors](https://wpml.org/contractors/), who specialize in SEO and multilingual setups. Let us know if you need further assistance!

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