Dynamic Google search snippet text based on user's language
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On Google search results page, I want to show search snippet text (of my webpage) in Hindi language if user is user is using Google in Hindi language.
If user chose another language on Google search page, my snippet text should be shown in that language.
Is this possible? How?
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As far as I'm aware, you would need a separate version of your page to be displayed. You can then geo-target these pages within Webmaster Tools or use the rel="alternate" hreflang="x". Check out this for more info - https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/189077?hl=en
Hope this helps.
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