Problem: The client is encountering unwanted URLs with /nn/ in their sitemap, despite using /no for Norwegian. The issue persists even though Norwegian URLs are displayed correctly. Solution: We discovered that the unwanted /nn/ URLs were appearing because the Norwegian Nynorsk (nn) language had been added and then removed from the site without deleting the associated posts. To resolve this, the client needs to: 1. Ensure that all posts associated with the Norwegian Nynorsk (nn) language are deleted. 2. Remove the Norwegian Nynorsk language from the site settings if it is no longer needed. This should prevent the /nn/ URLs from appearing in the sitemap.
If this solution does not apply to your situation, or if it seems outdated, we recommend opening a new support ticket. Additionally, 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. For further assistance, please visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.
Problem: You are developing a site and want to remove specific languages from the WPML language switcher without hiding them from the front-end or Google. Solution: We recommend two approaches: 1. Use the WPML settings to hide languages both on the front-end and in the language switcher. Navigate to WPML → Languages, select the languages you want to hide in the "Hide Languages" section, and click the Save button. For more details, visit hiding languages on the front-end. 2. Alternatively, you can use custom CSS to hide specific languages from the language switcher. This method allows you to keep the languages visible on the front-end and to Google.
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