Definition
Hreflang names language alternates so the relationship between versions is explicit. On this site those records are en, zh-Hans, and x-default to English, and they do not guess rankings.
Short answer
Hreflang is for naming language alternates such as en and zh-Hans. It is not a ranking boost, and on this site x-default points to English.
What to check
- List en and zh-Hans alternates
- Point x-default to English
- Record language, not a rank boost
- Do not guess positions from tags
What this does not claim
Hreflang does not guarantee any movement between language versions in search results. Mika does not guarantee that listing en, zh-Hans, and x-default will change positions.
A practical example
Suppose the English page is at the site root and the Chinese page is under /zh/. Hreflang can name en, zh-Hans, and x-default to English so the alternates are explicit, and that record does not guess which language will rank.
FAQ
What is the short answer?
Hreflang is for naming language alternates such as en and zh-Hans. It is not a ranking boost, and on this site x-default points to English.
What does this page not claim?
Hreflang does not guarantee any movement between language versions in search results. Mika does not guarantee that listing en, zh-Hans, and x-default will change positions.
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