Hreflang Generator at scale

Hreflang tags are an essential part of SEO for websites that target multiple languages and regions. They help search engines understand which version of a webpage to show users based on their language and geographical location. Implementing hreflang tags correctly can improve your site’s visibility in international search results and enhance user experience by directing visitors to the most relevant version of your site.

Why Use Hreflang Tags?

  • Improved User Experience: Ensure users land on the correct language version of your site.
  • Increased Visibility: Boost your rankings in international search engines.
  • Reduced Bounce Rates: Lower the likelihood of users leaving immediately due to landing on an unfamiliar language version.

How to Use the Hreflang Generator Tool

  1. Enter Base URLs:
    Input the base URLs of your pages. Each URL should be on a new line.

    • Select Language-Country Pairs:
      Use the dropdowns to choose the correct language and country combinations for each page. For example, choose “English” and “United States” to create en-US hreflang tags. You can add multiple pairs by clicking the “Add Language-Country Pair” button.

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  2. Select Countries:
    Choose the countries you want to target using the checkboxes. Multiple selections are allowed. The tool uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes, such as “US” for the United States and “FR” for France.

  3. Choose URL Structure

    • ccTLD: Use country-specific top-level domains (e.g., https://fr.example.com).
    • Subfolder: Organize content by language/country in subfolders (e.g., https://example.com/fr).
    • Subdomain: Use subdomains for different languages/countries (e.g., https://fr.example.com).
    • Custom: Define your custom URL structure.

  4. Generate Tags:
    Click the “Generate Hreflang Tags” button. The tool will create hreflang tags based on your selections.

  5. Download Tags:
    Review the generated tags and download them as a CSV file for easy implementation on your website.

Hreflang Generator

Hreflang Generator

Generated Hreflang Tags


Example of Hreflang Tags

For a website targeting English speakers in the United States and French speakers in France, hreflang tags might look like this:

<link rel="alternate" href="https://example.com" hreflang="en-US" /> <link rel="alternate" href="https://fr.example.com" hreflang="fr-FR" />

Best Practices for Using Hreflang Tags

  • Consistency: Ensure that each page has the correct hreflang tags for all language and country variations.
  • Sitemap Integration: Include hreflang annotations in your XML sitemaps for easier management and better search engine visibility.
  • Avoid Common Mistakes: Ensure hreflang attributes are correctly formatted and that you aren’t missing any language or region codes.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Incorrect Redirects: Make sure your server isn’t automatically redirecting users away from the correct language version.
  • Verification: Use Google’s Search Console to verify that your hreflang tags are set up correctly.

Additional Resources

By following this guide and using the Hreflang Generator Tool, you can effectively manage your website’s multilingual content, enhance your global SEO strategy, and ensure a seamless experience for international users.