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Hreflang Syntax Invalid on Shopify
Hreflang tags are present but contain syntax errors such as invalid language codes or malformed URLs.
Issue ID: TECH-HREFLANG-SYNTAX-001Severity: minorEffort: S
Why this matters
Hreflang tags are present but contain syntax errors such as invalid language codes or malformed URLs. This affects crawlability, rendering, and whether the site can be interpreted correctly by search engines.
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How to fix this on Shopify
Expect to handle these in theme settings or code.
- 1Open the Theme Customizer or edit theme code.
- 2Apply the setting or template fix.
- 3Preview and publish the change.
After you fix it
- ✓Validate hreflang tags using a hreflang checker tool
Same fix, other platforms
Fix hreflang syntax invalid on a different CMS
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