Local language for folders in URLs?
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Hi, We're working on a e-commerce project that will be launched in several countries.
My question is this: Are there any advantages to name the URL-folders in the local language?
Ie.
International site:
www.domain.com/product/adidas-model-x
www.domain.com/category/adidas
Norwegian site:
www.domain.no/produkt/adidas-model-x
www.domain.no/kategori/adidas
As i like things tidy, I guess that would also mean we would have to rename the cart URLs and so on.
ie.
International site:
www.domain.com/checkout
Norwegian site:
www.domain.no/kasse
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Hi
This post is all about URL Localisation for International SEO : http://www.jamesburton.net/url-design-for-international-seo/
Hope it helps you..
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