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+---
+createdAt: 2025-01-16
+updatedAt: 2025-06-29
+title: What is Internationalization (i18n)? Definition and challenges
+description: Discover why internationalizing your website is essential. Learn key principles to boost SEO, enhance user experience, and expand your global reach.
+keywords:
+  - i18n
+  - multilingual
+  - SEO
+  - Internationalization
+  - Blog
+  - Next.js
+  - JavaScript
+  - React
+slugs:
+  - blog
+  - what-is-internationalization
+---
+
+# What is Internationalization (i18n)? Definition and challenges
+
+![i18n illustration](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/assets/i18n.webp)
+
+## Understanding Internationalization (i18n)
+
+**Internationalization**, often abbreviated as **i18n**, is the process of designing and preparing an application to support multiple languages, cultures, and regional conventions **without** major changes to the codebase. The name i18n is derived from the fact that there are 18 letters between the **i** and the **n** in the word “internationalization.”
+
+## Why i18n Matters
+
+### SEO
+
+Internationalization plays a critical role in enhancing a website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Search engines such as Google and Bing analyze the language and cultural relevance of your content to determine its ranking. By tailoring your site to support multiple languages and regional formats, you can significantly improve its visibility in search results. This not only attracts a wider audience but also helps your website to rank higher, as search engines recognize the effort put into catering to a diverse user base.
+
+### Global Reach
+
+Equally important is the global reach that internationalization offers. When you remove language barriers and design your application to support various cultural norms, you open the door to millions of potential users from around the world. Providing localized content and user interfaces differentiates your product from competitors who might only offer support for a limited number of languages. This inclusive approach ensures that users feel acknowledged and valued, no matter where they are based, ultimately broadening your product's market and increasing its competitiveness in a global landscape.
+
+### User Experience
+
+Another significant benefit of i18n is the enhancement of the user experience. Users tend to feel more comfortable and connected to software that communicates in their native language and respects local conventions such as date formats, currencies, and measurement units. This personalized experience is key to building trust and satisfaction, fostering long-term user retention. When users can navigate and understand an application seamlessly, they are more likely to engage deeply with it, paving the way for positive reviews, referrals, and sustained growth.
+
+## Internationalization (i18n) vs. Localization (l10n)
+
+**Internationalization (i18n)** is the process of designing your product so that it can easily support multiple languages and regional differences. For example, if you build a website with internationalization in mind, you ensure that text fields support various character sets, dates follow different local formats, and layouts adjust for text expansion when translating into other languages.
+
+**Localization (l10n)** is the work done after internationalization. It involves translating the content and tailoring cultural details to meet the needs of a specific audience. For instance, once a website has been internationalized, you might localize it for French users by translating all the text, changing the date format to day/month/year, and even adjusting images or icons to better suit French cultural norms.
+
+In summary, internationalization prepares your product for global use, while localization adapts it for a specific market.
+
+## What should be internationalized in a website?
+
+1. **Text Content:** All written elements like headlines, body text, and buttons need translation. For example, a title such as "Welcome to our website" should become "Bienvenido a nuestro sitio web" for Spanish audiences.
+
+2. **Error Messages:** Clear and concise error notifications are essential. If a form error says, "Invalid email address," it should be rendered in French as "Adresse e-mail non valide" to help users understand the issue.
+
+3. **Emails and Notifications:** Automated communications, including password resets or order confirmations, must be localized. An order confirmation email might greet a user with "Dear Customer" in English and "Cher(e) client(e)" in French for the appropriate audience.
+
+4. **Accessibility Labels:** Labels and alt text for images need to be translated so that assistive technologies function correctly. An image with the alt text "Smiling child playing" should be adapted to "Enfant souriant qui joue" in French.
+
+5. **Numbering:** Different regions format numbers differently. While **“1,000.50”** works for English-speaking locales, many European formats require **“1.000,50,”** making local adaptation important.
+
+6. **Currency:** Display prices using correct symbols and formats for the locale. For instance, an item priced at **“$99.99”** in the United States should be converted to **“€97.10”** when targeting European customers.
+
+7. **Measurement Units:** Units such as temperature, distance, and volume should display according to local preferences. For example, a weather app might show **“68°F”** for American users but **“20°C”** for others.
+
+8. **Direction of the Text:** The reading order and layout should be adjusted for languages with different directions. A website in English (left-to-right) must switch its alignment when localized for Arabic, which is read right-to-left.
+
+9. **Date and Time:** Formats vary across regions. An event displayed as **“12/25/2025 at 3:00 PM”** in the US might need to be shown as **“25/12/2025 at 15:00”** elsewhere to avoid confusion.
+
+10. **Timezone**: Adjusting for local time zones ensures that time-sensitive content like **event schedules, delivery times, or customer support hours** are accurately presented. For example, an online webinar scheduled for **"3:00 PM EST"** should convert to the corresponding local time such as **"8:00 PM GMT"** for users in the United Kingdom.
+
+This concise overview covers the main elements that should be internationalized, ensuring that content is accessible, culturally appropriate, and easily understood by a global audience.
+
+## Common i18n Challenges
+
+![i18n pain illustration](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/assets/pain_i18n.webp)
+
+- **maintainability**  
+  Each website update must be mirrored in every language, demanding efficient workflows and careful coordination to ensure consistency across all versions.
+
+- **String Concatenation**  
+  Avoid constructing messages like `"Hello, " + username + "!"` since word order can differ by language; instead, use placeholders such as `Hello, {username}!` to accommodate language variations.
+
+- **Pluralization**  
+  Different languages have varying plural rules, sometimes with multiple forms. Employing libraries like ICU MessageFormat can simplify handling these pluralization complexities.
+
+- **UI and text length**  
+  Some languages German, for example tend to have longer text than English. This can disrupt layouts if the design isn’t flexible, so responsive design is key.
+
+- **Characters encoding**  
+  Using proper character encoding (like UTF-8) is crucial to correctly display diverse alphabets and symbols, preventing misinterpreted or garbled text.
+
+- **Hardcoded Layouts**  
+  Fixed-size UI components may not adjust well to longer translations, leading to text overflow. A flexible, responsive layout helps mitigate this issue.
+
+- **Dynamic Language Switching**  
+  Users expect to switch languages without restarting the application or reauthenticating. This feature requires a seamless, well-planned implementation in the architecture.
+
+- **Lang direction Support**  
+  Overlooking right-to-left (RTL) language support can create significant redesign challenges later. It’s best to plan for RTL compatibility from the start.
+
+- **Cultural Sensitivities**  
+  Icons, colors, and symbols might carry different meanings across cultures. It’s important to adapt visual and textual content to respect local cultural nuances.
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices for Implementing i18n
+
+- **Plan Early**  
+  Integrate internationalization at the very beginning of your project. Addressing i18n early on is less costly and simpler than retrofitting it later, ensuring a smoother development process from the start.
+
+- **Automate Translation Management**  
+  Utilize AI-powered translation services, such as those provided by Intlayer, to manage your translations efficiently. With automation, when you publish a new article, all translations are built automatically, saving time and reducing manual errors.
+
+- **Using Visual Editor**  
+  Implement a visual editor to help translators see the content in its actual UI context. Tools like Intlayer’s visual editor minimize mistakes and confusion, ensuring that translations are accurate and reflect the final design.
+
+- **Translations Reusability**  
+  Organize your translation files to be reusable across multiple websites or applications. For instance, if you have a multilingual footer or header, set up dedicated translation files so that common elements can be easily applied to all projects.
+
+---
+
+## Locale Dictionary vs. CMS Content Externalization
+
+When creating a website, a **Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, Wix, or Drupal generally offer improved maintainability**. Especially for blogs or landing pages, because of their integrated i18n features.
+
+However, for applications with complex features or business logic, a **CMS might prove too inflexible, and you may need to consider an i18n library**.
+
+**The challenge with many i18n libraries is that they often require translations to be hard-coded into the codebase**. This means that if a content manager wants to update a translation, they are forced to modify the code and rebuild the application. To alleviate this issue, some tools have emerged as "Git-based CMS" or "i18n CMS" to assist content managers. Still, even **these solutions usually require a codebase update and a rebuild when content changes are made**.
+
+Given these challenges, it's common to opt for a headless CMS to externalize content and streamline translation management. However, there are notable disadvantages when using a CMS for internationalization:
+
+- **Not all CMS offer i18n features:** Some popular CMS platforms lack robust internationalization capabilities, forcing you to seek additional plugins or workarounds.
+- **Double configuration:** Managing translations often involves configuring both the CMS and the application code, leading to duplication of effort and potential inconsistencies.
+- **Hard to maintain:** With translations scattered between the CMS and code, maintaining a consistent and error-free system can become challenging over time.
+- **Cost of licenses:** Premium CMS platforms or additional i18n tools can introduce extra licensing costs that might not be feasible for every project.
+
+It is important to choose the right tool for your needs and plan your internationalization strategy from the beginning. **Intlayer offers a compelling solution by combining locale content declaration with a headless CMS that is tightly integrated, providing the best of both worlds.**
+
+---
+
+### See list of i18n Libraries and tool per technology
+
+If you’re looking for a list of i18n libraries and tools per technology, check out the following resources:
+
+### For Content Management Systems (CMS)
+
+- WordPress: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/CMS/wordpress.md)
+- Wix: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/CMS/wix.md)
+- Drupal: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/CMS/drupal.md)
+
+### For JavaScript Applications (Frontend)
+
+- React: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/frameworks/react.md)
+- Angular: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/frameworks/angular.md)
+- Vue: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/frameworks/vue.md)
+- Svelte: [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/frameworks/svelte.md)
+- React Native : [See list of i18n Libraries and tool](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/blog/en/list_i18n_technologies/frameworks/react-native.md)
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Internationalization (i18n) is more than just a technical chore; it’s a **strategic investment** that enables your software to speak the language of your users literally. By abstracting away locale-specific elements, accommodating linguistic and cultural variations, and planning for future expansion, you empower your product to thrive in a global marketplace.
+
+Whether you’re building a mobile app, a SaaS platform, or an enterprise tool, **i18n ensures that your product can adapt and appeal to users from all around the world**, without the need for constant code rewrites. By leveraging best practices, robust frameworks, and continuous localization strategies, developers and product teams can deliver **truly global** software experiences.

package/blog/en-GB/index.md

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+---
+createdAt: 2024-24-12
+updatedAt: 2025-06-29
+title: Blog
+description: Discover all topics related to Intlayer, internationalization and other
+keywords:
+  - Intlayer
+  - Internationalisation
+  - Blog
+  - Next.js
+  - JavaScript
+  - React
+slugs:
+  - blog
+  - search
+---
+
+# Embracing Internationalization in JavaScript: Enhancing Global Reach and SEO
+
+Welcome to our blog dedicated to all things **internationalization** for JavaScript applications! Here, we explore the best practices, strategies, and tools to help developers expand their digital products across the globe.
+
+---
+
+## Why Internationalization (i18n) Matters
+
+In today’s interconnected world, users expect seamless, localized experiences. Internationalization (i18n) ensures that your web application can adapt to different languages and cultural nuances. By incorporating i18n practices right from the start, you unlock numerous benefits, such as:
+
+1. **Enhanced User Experience:** Users are more comfortable engaging with content in their native language.
+2. **Broader Market Reach:** Offering multiple languages helps you tap into new regions and grow your user base.
+3. **Improved Accessibility:** Well-structured i18n often aligns with accessibility standards, making your app more inclusive.
+4. **Better SEO Performance:** Localized content can boost your visibility in region-specific search results.
+
+---
+
+## Open-Source Internationalization Solutions
+
+Building an internationalized application doesn’t have to be complicated. The open-source community provides many powerful, well-supported tools and libraries that make localization more straightforward. Popular solutions like **react-intl**, **i18next**, and **FormatJS** provide flexible APIs and easy integration with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, and Angular.
+
+### Key Benefits of Open-Source Solutions
+
+- **Flexibility:** Community-driven libraries evolve quickly, offering updates and new features as needs arise.
+- **Cost Savings:** No licence fees, making it simpler to test or scale your application.
+- **Community Support:** Large communities often mean more tutorials, documentation, and ready-made plugins.
+
+---
+
+## Announcements and What’s Next
+
+We’re excited to announce upcoming tutorials, best practices, and **case studies** on how to optimize your JavaScript applications for global audiences. Here’s a sneak peek:
+
+- **Advanced Localization Tips:** Mastering pluralization, date/time formatting, and dynamic content.
+- **Performance Optimizations:** Minimising bundle sizes while supporting multiple locales.
+- **Case Studies from the Community:** Showcasing real-world examples of successful i18n implementations.
+
+Stay tuned for these updates and more!
+
+---
+
+## Contribute to Our Blog!
+
+We believe in community-driven knowledge sharing. If you have a great idea for a blog post related to internationalization, **SEO**, or any other relevant topic, we’d love to hear from you. You can submit a Pull Request by adding your proposed blog post to our GitHub repository:
+
+[**Submit your post here**](https://github.com/aymericzip/intlayer/blob/main/docs/docs/en-GB/blog)
+
+Your contributions help us enrich this platform and empower developers worldwide. Let’s build a community of global-first applications, together.
+
+---
+
+**Thank you for reading, and welcome to our i18n community!** Stay tuned for more insights, tips, and best practices on how to take your JavaScript applications to international success.

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+---
+createdAt: 2024-12-24
+updatedAt: 2025-06-29
+title: SEO and Internationalization
+description: Discover how to optimise your multilingual website for search engines and improve your SEO.
+keywords:
+  - SEO
+  - Intlayer
+  - Internationalisation
+  - Blog
+  - Next.js
+  - JavaScript
+  - React
+slugs:
+  - blog
+  - SEO-and-i18n
+---
+
+# SEO & I18n: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Website Multilingual
+
+Want to reach more users worldwide? Making your website multilingual is one of the best ways to expand your audience and improve your SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). In this blog post, we’ll break down the basics of international SEO, often referred to as **i18n** (short for “internationalisation”), in clear, understandable terms. You’ll learn about the key decisions you need to make, how to use technical elements like `hreflang`, and why tools like **Intlayer** can simplify your multilingual Next.js projects.
+
+---
+
+## 1. What Does It Mean to Make Your Website Multilingual?
+
+A multilingual website offers its content in more than one language. For example, you might have an English version (`example.com/en/`), a French version (`example.com/fr/`), and a Spanish version (`example.com/es/`). This approach lets search engines display the correct language version to users based on their preferences or geographic location.
+
+When you do this right, you’ll create a far more user-friendly experience for non-English speakers, leading to better engagement, higher conversion rates, and improved SEO in different regions.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Choosing the Right URL Structure
+
+If you decide to have multiple language versions, you’ll need a clear, consistent way to organise your site’s URLs. Each language (or region) should have its own unique “address” on the internet. Below are three common ways to structure multilingual websites:
+
+1. Country-Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs)
+
+   - Example: `example.fr`, `example.de`
+   - **Pros:** Sends a strong signal to search engines about which country the content targets (e.g., `.fr` = France).
+   - **Cons:** Managing multiple domains can be more expensive and complicated.
+
+2. **Subdomains**
+
+   - **Example:** `fr.example.com`, `de.example.com`
+   - **Pros:** Each language “lives” on its own subdomain, making it relatively easy to add or remove languages.
+   - **Cons:** Search engines sometimes treat subdomains as separate sites, so it can dilute your main domain’s authority.
+
+3. **Subdirectories (Subfolders)**
+   - **Example:** `example.com/fr/`, `example.com/de/`
+   - **Pros:** Straightforward to manage, and all traffic points to one main domain.
+   - **Cons:** Not as strong a local SEO signal as ccTLDs (though it’s still very effective if done properly).
+
+> **Tip:** If you have a global brand and want to keep things simpler, subdirectories often work best. If you’re only targeting one or two main countries and want to really emphasise each one, ccTLDs might be the way to go.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Mastering Language Targeting with Hreflang
+
+### 3.1. What Is Hreflang?
+
+When you have identical or very similar content in multiple languages, search engines like Google can get confused about which version to display to a user. **Hreflang** is an HTML attribute that tells search engines which language (and region) a particular page is intended for, and what the alternative language/region pages are.
+
+### 3.2. Why Is This Important?
+
+1. It prevents **duplicate content** issues (when search engines think you’re publishing the same content multiple times).
+2. It makes sure **French users see the French version**, **Spanish users see the Spanish version**, and so on.
+3. It improves the overall user experience, meaning better engagement and higher SEO ranking.
+
+### 3.3. How to Use Hreflang in the `<head>` Tag
+
+In your HTML, you’ll add something like:
+
+```html
+<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://example.com/en" />
+<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="https://example.com/fr" />
+<link rel="alternate" hreflang="es" href="https://example.com/es" />
+<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://example.com/en" />
+```
+
+- **`hreflang="en"`**: Indicates the English version of the page.
+- **`hreflang="fr"`**: Indicates the French version of the page.
+- **`hreflang="es"`**: Indicates the Spanish version of the page.
+- **`hreflang="x-default"`**: A “fallback” language or default URL when none of the other languages match the user’s preferences.
+
+> **Quick Note:** Make sure the URLs in these tags point directly to the final page, with **no** additional redirects.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Making Content Truly “Local” (Not Just Translated)
+
+### 4.1. Localisation vs. Translation
+
+- **Translation** means converting text from one language to another word for word.
+- **Localisation** means adapting the content’s format, currency, measurements, and cultural references for a local audience. For instance, if you’re targeting France, you’d use `€` instead of `$`, and possibly mention local holidays or region-specific details.
+
+### 4.2. Avoiding Duplicate Content
+
+Even with good translations, search engines can flag your site for duplicate content if it appears too similar in structure. Hreflang helps clarify that these pages aren’t duplicates but are language variations.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Technical SEO Must-Haves
+
+### 5.1. Language Declarations (`lang` and `dir`)
+
+In your HTML tag, you can declare the language like so:
+
+```html
+<html lang="en"></html>
+```
+
+- **`lang="en"`** helps browsers and assistive technologies understand the language.
+
+For right-to-left languages (like Arabic or Hebrew), add:
+
+```html
+<html dir="rtl" lang="ar"></html>
+```
+
+- **`dir="rtl"`** ensures the text direction is right-to-left.
+
+### 5.2. Canonical Tags
+
+Canonical tags tell search engines which page is the “original” or primary version if you have near-duplicate pages. Usually, you’ll have a **self-referencing** canonical for multilingual sites.
+
+```html
+<link rel="canonical" href="https://example.com/fr/produits" />
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. On-Page SEO in Multiple Languages
+
+### 6.1. Title & Meta Descriptions
+
+- **Translated and optimised** for each language.
+- Perform **keyword research** for each market because what people search for in English might differ in French or Spanish.
+
+### 6.2. Headers (H1, H2, H3)
+
+Your headings should reflect each region’s **local phrases** or **keywords**. Don’t just stick your original English heading through Google Translate and call it a day.
+
+### 6.3. Images & Media
+
+- Localise alt text, captions, and filenames if needed.
+- Use visuals that resonate with the target culture.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Language Switching & User Experience
+
+### 7.1. Auto-Redirect or a Language Selector?
+
+- **Auto-Redirect** (based on IP or browser settings) can be convenient but may send travellers or VPN users to the wrong version.
+- **A Language Selector** is often more transparent, users can choose their own language if the auto-detected one is incorrect.
+
+Here’s a simplified Next.js + Intlayer example:
+
+```tsx
+import { useLocation, useNavigate } from "react-router-dom";
+import {
+  Locales,
+  getHTMLTextDir,
+  getLocaleName,
+  getLocalizedUrl,
+} from "intlayer";
+import { useLocale } from "react-intlayer";
+import { type FC } from "react";
+
+const LocaleSwitcher: FC = () => {
+  const { pathname, search } = useLocation(); // Get the current URL path. Example: /fr/about?foo=bar
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+
+  const { locale, availableLocales, setLocale } = useLocale({
+    onLocaleChange: (locale) => {
+      // Construct the URL with the updated locale
+      // Example: /es/about?foo=bar
+      const pathWithLocale = getLocalizedUrl(`${pathname}${search}`, locale);
+
+      // Update the URL path
+      navigate(pathWithLocale);
+    },
+  });
+
+  return (
+    <ol>
+      {availableLocales.map((localeItem) => (
+        <li key={localeItem}>
+          <a
+            href={getLocalizedUrl(location.pathname, localeItem)}
+            hrefLang={locale === localeItem ? "x-default" : localeItem}
+            aria-current={locale === localeItem ? "page" : undefined}
+            onClick={(e) => {
+              e.preventDefault();
+              setLocale(localeItem);
+            }}
+          >
+            <span>
+              {/* Locale - e.g. FR */}
+              {localeItem}
+            </span>
+            <span>
+              {/* Language in its own Locale - e.g. Français */}
+              {getLocaleName(localeItem, locale)}
+            </span>
+            <span dir={getHTMLTextDir(localeItem)} lang={localeItem}>
+              {/* Language in current Locale - e.g. Francés with current locale set to Locales.SPANISH */}
+              {getLocaleName(localeItem)}
+            </span>
+            <span dir="ltr" lang={Locales.ENGLISH}>
+              {/* Language in English - e.g. French */}
+              {getLocaleName(localeItem, Locales.ENGLISH)}
+            </span>
+          </a>
+        </li>
+      ))}
+    </ol>
+  );
+};
+```
+
+### 7.2. Storing Preferences
+
+- Save your user’s language choice in a **cookie** or **session**.
+- Next time they visit your site, you can automatically load their preferred language.
+
+---
+
+## 8. Building Local Backlinks
+
+**Backlinks** (links from external sites to yours) remain an important SEO factor. When you run a multilingual site, consider:
+
+- Reaching out to local news sites, blogs, or forums. For instance, a `.fr` domain pointing to your French subdirectory can boost your local French SEO.
+- Monitoring backlinks per language to see which regions need more PR/marketing efforts.
+
+---
+
+## 9. Monitoring & Maintaining Your Multilingual Site
+
+### 9.1. Google Analytics & Search Console
+
+- Segment your data for each language directory (`/en/`, `/fr/`, `/es/`).
+- Look out for **crawl errors**, **duplicate content flags**, and **indexing issues** on a per-language basis.
+
+### 9.2. Regular Content Updates
+
+- Keep translations fresh. If you change a product description in English, update it in French, Spanish, etc.
+- Outdated translations can be confusing for customers and hurt user trust.
+
+---
+
+## 10. Common Pitfalls to Avoid
+
+1. **Machine-Translated Content**
+   Automated translations without human review can be riddled with errors.
+
+2. **Incorrect or Missing `hreflang` Tags**
+   Search engines can’t determine language versions on their own if your tags are incomplete or have the wrong codes.
+
+3. **Language Switching Only via JavaScript**
+   If Google can’t crawl unique URLs for each language, your pages might not appear in the correct local search results.
+
+4. **Ignoring Cultural Nuances**
+   A joke or phrase that works in one country might be offensive or meaningless in another.
+
+---
+
+## Wrapping Up
+
+Making your website multilingual involves more than just translating text. It’s about structuring URLs effectively, using `hreflang` tags to help search engines serve the correct version, and providing a stellar user experience, complete with localised visuals, language selectors, and consistent navigation. Following these best practices will set you up for success in global markets, boost user satisfaction, and, ultimately, deliver better SEO results across regions.
+
+If you’re using Next.js (particularly App Router in Next.js 13+), a tool like **Intlayer** can streamline this entire process. It helps with everything from generating localised sitemaps to automatically handling `hreflang` links, language detection, and more, so you can focus on crafting quality multilingual content.
+
+**Ready to go global?** Start implementing these SEO and i18n strategies now, and watch as new visitors from around the world discover and engage with your site!