Quick Reference
Element Code: HR-005
Issue: Page has hreflang for other languages but not for itself
Impact: Incomplete hreflang set may cause issues
Fix: Add self-referencing hreflang annotation
Detection: Hreflang validators, Screaming Frog
What Is This Issue?
Best practice requires each page to include a hreflang annotation pointing to itself. This confirms to search engines which language version the current page represents.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Self-referencing hreflang creates a complete set of annotations that search engines can fully validate. Missing self-references may cause validation warnings.
How to Fix This Issue
- Add self-reference: Include current page URL with its language
- Match exactly: Same URL format as other annotations
Tools for Detection
- Hreflang validators: Check for self-reference
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your page lists hreflang for other languages but not itself. Add a hreflang tag pointing to the current page with its own language code.
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