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Master Hreflang Tags for International SEO

Complete technical guide for implementing hreflang tags correctly on multilingual websites. Learn best practices, avoid common mistakes, and boost your international SEO.

Updated: 2024-12-20
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Meirra

SEO & Web Development Expert, Meirra

Master Hreflang Tags for International SEO
Interactive Tool

Hreflang Code Generator

Generate correct hreflang code for your multilingual website by entering your URLs below.

Instructions

  1. Enter your base domain (example.com)
  2. Add the pages you want to generate code for
  3. Specify which languages and regions each page is available in
  4. Choose your preferred implementation method (HTML, HTTP headers, or XML sitemap)
  5. Copy the generated code and implement it on your website

Hreflang Code Generator

Generate correct hreflang code for your multilingual website by entering your URLs below.

Domain Settings

Implementation Method

Pages

/ /
Available Languages

Code: 'en' for English, 'es' for general Spanish, 'es-ES' for Spain, 'x-default' for default

Generated Code

HTML Head Method

HTML

Implementation Tips

  • Always include the x-default tag to handle users with language preferences that don't match any of your versions
  • Make sure each language version includes links to all other language versions, including itself
  • Use absolute URLs (starting with http:// or https://) in all hreflang tags
  • Test your implementation with the tools mentioned in the testing section
  • Remember that hreflang is a hint, not a directive - search engines may still show a different version if they think it's more relevant
  • For consistency, use the same method (HTML head, HTTP headers, or XML sitemap) across your entire site

Additional Resources

Google's Official Hreflang DocumentationAhrefs Hreflang Guide