SEO URLs: 1\. URLs in my language (Greek, Greeklish or English)? 2\. Αt the end it is good to put -> .html? What is the best way to get great ranking?
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Hello all,
I must put URLs in my language Greek, Greeklish or in English?
And at the end of url it is good to put -> .html? For exampe www.test.com/test/test-test.html ?
What is the best way to get great ranking?
I am a new digital marketing manager and its my first time who works with a programmer who doesn't know. I need to know as soon as possible, because they want to be "on air" tomorrow!
Thank you very much for your help!
Regards,
Marios
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Τhere is a way to understand if it is ok and in Greek language?
On this link -> Can my URLs use non-English words? - Google Webmaster Youtube i think that refers is general.
How can i cross that its ok and with Greek language?
I'm more close to put url names on Greek-lish (= English characters) with Greek meaning, and not in my language.
Thank you very much
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There is no difference en SEO terms. If you cant remove them, then leave them as is
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Hallo Gaston,
Thanks for 1 and 3!
2. I don't want to removing ".html" because we just setup new site! So the question its if we need .html on url or not? I can not find something like that.
Thank you very much for your answer. It's very helpful!
Marios
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I am getting lots of error 500 when adding the links
Im trying to add them below hereSome info about that: Can my URLs use non-English words? - Google Webmaster Youtube
John Mueller confirmed it here: Will removing “.html” from my URLs help my site? - Google Webmaster Youtube
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Hello Marios
1- There is no problem using language specific words in the URL. Even though it is useful for ranking in that language.
Some info about that: Can my URLs use non-English words? - Google Webmaster Youtube2- There is no SEO difference in adding nor deleting the file extension.
John Mueller confirmed it here: Will removing “.html” from my URLs help my site? - Google Webmaster Youtube3- There is no simple answer to "the best way" to get great rankings. Regarding URLs, I´d suggest to use the keyword focus in the URL.
Some more info about that:
8 SEO Tips to Optimize Your URL Structure - SEJ
15 SEO Best Practices for Structuring URLs - Moz Blog
Keep a simple URL structure - Search Console HelpHope it helps.
Best luck.
GR
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