"How does Googe use the hreflang attribute?" - SEO Office Hours Shorts

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Published on July 16, 2025 4:00:40 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMOIfEsvtJg

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In this episode of SEO Office Hours, we answer Gioia’s question: How does Googe use the hreflang attribute? Why, despite this, is my website able to be accessed in other countries?

The answer? Hreflang doesn’t restrict other countries from viewing a website. Watch more to understand the idea behind hreflang.

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Speaker: Martin Splitt
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