hreflang

The hreflang attribute indicates the language and regional targeting of a linked document, helping search engines provide relevant content to users.

hreflang Attribute

The hreflang attribute in HTML identifies the language and optional regional targeting of a linked document. It is primarily used within the <link> element inside the <head> section. This attribute assists search engines in recognizing the content's language and intended audience, enhancing search result accuracy based on user language and location.

Syntax

index.html

<a hreflang="language_code">

Values

language-code-country-code: The first two characters denote the language of the linked page, while the last two (optional) specify the country.

Definition and Usage

The hreflang attribute defines the language of the linked document.
It only functions when the href attribute is included.

This attribute serves as a recommendation and does not enforce language settings.

Applies To

The hreflang attribute can be used with the following HTML elements:

Example

The a hreflang attribute

Qarpeo

index.html

<h1>The a hreflang attribute</h1>
<a href="https://institute.qarpeo.com" target="_blank" hreflang="en">Qarpeo</a>

Conclusion

The hreflang attribute is crucial for directing users to the appropriate language version of a webpage. It enhances multilingual SEO by aiding search engines in recognizing language variations and regional targeting, improving accessibility and relevance for global attributes.

href

The href attribute in HTML defines the URL for a link, facilitating navigation between web pages, sections, or file downloads when using the <a> tag.

http-equiv

The http-equiv attribute in HTML allows a <meta> tag to convey HTTP header information, enabling the document to communicate settings to the browser.