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Problem:
The client noticed that WPML inserts hreflang tags for translated pages, and was concerned about the presence of the x-default tag, which defaults to the English page.
Solution:
We explained that it is not possible to modify the hreflang code. The x-default tag is necessary when users access the site with a browser that is neither in English nor in Italian. According to Google's guidelines, the x-default hreflang value is used to specify a neutral language and region URL for content when the site does not support the user's language and region. It is used alongside other hreflang values that specify a URL version targeted at a specific language and region. Therefore, removing this tag would be detrimental.

Additionally, hreflang tags appear in all languages regardless of the page's language. For example, if you visit the English version, you will see the hreflang for the Italian version, which is correct.

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