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Find out key factors and tools for automatic translation","articleSection":"Guide","articleBody":"Do you have a Shopify store and want to reach global customers? Shopify international SEO is the right answer to expand your online business to the global market. By effectively optimizing your Shopify store for international search engines, you can increase your visibility and attract more customers from around the world.This article will discuss key factors to optimizing Shopify international SEO, including Linguise, a powerful platform that automates translation and Shopify localization processes. Let\u2019s start!\t\t\n\t\t\t#1 Choosing international domain structure\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tOne of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing an appropriate domain structure. This choice significantly impacts how search engines index your site and how users navigate it.\u00a0 Here are some options you can choose from.\t\t\n\t\t\tSubdirectories (Subfolders)\n\t\t\n\t\tSubdirectories allow website content to be organized into folders within the main domain. This method is commonly used to target different languages or locations with a clear and straightforward URL structure.Example Domain:Examplestore.com\/en\/ for English-speaking usersExamplestore.com\/id\/ for users in IndonesiaPros:Offer stronger SEO signals compared to subdomains and are simpler to manage than ccTLDs. By keeping all content within the same domain, SEO authority is consolidated, potentially speeding up ranking times in search engines.Cons:While stronger than subdomains in terms of SEO and still don\u2019t have the geographic targeting strength of ccTLDs, making them less effective for highly specific local strategies.\t\t\n\t\t\tSubdomains\n\t\t\n\t\tA subdomain organizes content by using a third-level domain to specify language or country codes, creating a distinct separation from the main domain.Example Domain:es.examplestore.com for Spanish usersfr.examplestore.com for French usersPros:Subdomains are more manageable than ccTLDs. They remain under the main domain but allow for flexible targeting of different countries or categories. This gives you more organizational options without needing to create entirely new domains.Cons:Are less effective than ccTLDs in international SEO since search engines often treat them as separate entities. This can dilute domain authority and slow down ranking improvements.\t\t\n\t\t\tCountry Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs)\t\t\n\t\tccTLDs are country-specific domains that end in two-letter codes, indicating that the site is tailored for a particular country's users.Example Domain:yourdomain.it for Italyyourdomain.co.uk for the UKyourdomain.de for GermanyPros:Provide automatic geographic targeting, making them the most effective SEO strategy for ranking in specific countries. They send a clear signal to search engines about the site's relevance to a particular audience, simplifying targeting efforts.Cons:While powerful for geographic targeting, are not suitable for language targeting and can require more time and resources for maintenance.By considering your Shopify store's needs, you can choose the structure that best aligns with your target audience and SEO strategy.\t\t\n\t\t\t#2 Utilizing hreflang tags to enhance SEO\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tHreflang tags play a crucial role in international SEO by helping search engines understand which version of your site to display to users based on their language and geographical location. 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