Quick Reference
Element Code: IN-039
Issue: Hreflang lacks reciprocal return
Impact: Incomplete relationship
Fix: Add return tags
Detection: Hreflang validator
What Is This Issue?
Hreflang needs return tags.
Why This Matters
One-way hreflang may fail.
How to Fix
- Add return tags on target pages
Tools
- Hreflang validator: Return tag check
TL;DR
Add reciprocal return tags on hreflang target pages.
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