Product translation and language extension
Compare product translations and preferred product addresses. A language target that canonically points to another market requires a conscious professional decision.
Control the assignment of translated products and categories in the language solution used. Different items or unavailable variants may not be combined as equivalent solely on the basis of similar slugs.
Where to check the setting in WooCommerce
In the language plugin used, check the assignment of product and product category. Variants, prices and availability may vary per language. Check whether the linked landing page actually describes the same offer for the respective market.
Example of this specific finding
Illustrative control case: An English performance page is called as a language alternative, but its canonical points to the German version. Translation and duplicate consolidation are contradictory.
follow-up audit in WooCommerce
Write down product ID, language, public URL and canonical for each version. Classify price and availability differences in the right regional context.
Maintain independent language versions with their respective matching canonical URL. Test language set and canonical goals together.
Derogations and scope
Almost identical regional sides of the same language may require a differentiated decision; different languages may not be combined in a blanket manner.
Regarding: WooCommerce on WordPress. Block and classic product templates as well as SEO extensions can have different output locations.
Classify the general error
Definition, system-independent causes and further correction examples: Keeping translations and real duplicates apart