Problem: You are trying to resolve hreflang conflicts within the page source code and are seeing errors in Google Search Console or Semrush related to hreflang.
Solution: We recommend excluding query parameters from hreflang tags for optimal SEO performance. Here are the steps you should follow: 1. Ensure hreflang tags point to the canonical versions of pages, intentionally excluding query parameters to avoid confusion for search engines. 2. This approach helps prevent duplicate content issues and improves search engine indexing by helping search engines recognize the primary version of each page. 3. Verify that the canonical tags on your pages correctly point to the main site without query parameters. You can check this by viewing the page source and looking for the canonical link tag. For more detailed guidance, please refer to the following resources:
If the solution provided here becomes irrelevant due to updates or does not apply to your specific case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at WPML Known Issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If issues persist, please open a new support ticket.
Problem: The client is experiencing an Error 500 on the German language page of their WooCommerce site when WPML String is activated. Deactivating WPML String resolves the checkout issue but not the Error 500.
Solution: 1. Enable WordPress debug mode by following the guide at Debugging in WordPress. 2. Reproduce the error by visiting the problematic page. 3. Check the debug.log for errors. The logs indicated a fatal error caused by the WooCommerce plugin, specifically a missing format specifier in 'class-wc-post-types.php' on line 237. 4. Temporarily deactivate WooCommerce to confirm if the site loads without errors.
If these steps do not resolve the issue or if the solution seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, please check for related known issues at WPML Known Issues and ensure all themes and plugins are up to date. If problems persist, we recommend opening a new support ticket for further assistance.
