Problem: The client is concerned about WPML's WooCommerce Multicurrency feature not creating distinct URLs for each currency, which is recommended by Google for better indexing and structured data management. The client wants to know why WPML uses cookies instead of URLs for currency differentiation and how to configure WPML to create distinct URLs for each currency. Solution: 1. Google's documentation recommends, but does not require, distinct URLs for each currency. Many e-commerce sites successfully use dynamic currency switching without separate URLs, focusing instead on ensuring that the structured data matches the displayed price. 2. By default, WPML changes currency using cookies and user sessions to avoid duplicate content and simplify store management. WooCommerce itself does not support separate URLs per currency. 3. To display different currencies based on the site's language (resulting in separate URLs), follow these steps: - Go to WPML > Languages. - Select "Different languages in directories". - Go to WooCommerce > WooCommerce Multilingual > Multi-currency tab. - Enable "Show prices in different currencies based on site language." This setup links currency to language, but each language must have a unique currency. 4. For custom URL structures like example.com/usd/product/, custom development is necessary. A developer can modify the URL structure, update structured data dynamically, and set up canonical tags to prevent duplicate content issues. We recommend hiring a developer experienced in WooCommerce and WPML customization from https://wpml.org/contractors/. 5. Ensure your structured data is correct by using tools like Google's Rich Results Test and verifying that SEO plugins handle currency display accurately.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
