Glossary
What is Subdirectory URL Structure?
Hosting languages under paths — example.com/fr/ — the structure Google explicitly recommends for most multilingual sites.
In more depth
Subdirectories inherit the root domain's authority, need no extra DNS or hosting, and are the easiest structure to maintain.
Why it matters for your website
Understanding Subdirectory URL Structure helps you make better decisions when taking a WordPress site multilingual — from choosing URL structures and engines to controlling costs. Transxlate handles the mechanics (language URLs, lang attributes, caching, hreflang on Pro) so terms like this become settings, not engineering projects.
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