Multilingual SEO

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Definition

Optimizing SEO to target multiple languages and countries, with hreflang tag management and localized content.

Multilingual SEO involves optimizing a website to be visible in search results across different countries and languages. This requires correct use of hreflang tags, creation of localized content (not just translated), URL structure management (subdomains, subfolders, or ccTLD), and adaptation to local search engines. A well-executed multilingual strategy captures qualified traffic in each target market.

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Key Points

Hreflang tags prevent duplicate content between language versions
Machine translation alone is insufficient; localization is essential
Google Search Console allows targeting specific countries
Each language version should have its own sitemap

Practical Examples

Hreflang implementation

Using hreflang to indicate the fr-FR, en-US, and es-ES versions of a page.

Subfolder structure

Using /fr/, /en/, /es/ subfolders for an international site.

Content localization

Localizing content with cultural references adapted to each country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between multilingual SEO and international SEO?

Multilingual SEO targets multiple languages while international SEO can also target different countries speaking the same language with adapted content.

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Last updated: 2026-02-07