Redirect Audits After Translation Rollouts: How to Catch Locale Redirect Problems Before They Spread
Translation rollouts often introduce redirect drift
New translations can change URL slugs, create fresh locale directories, and add fallback rules that were never part of the original redirect plan.
What usually goes wrong
A localized page launches with a different slug pattern, but old locale URLs still redirect to English or to the wrong language hub. The problem may stay hidden until crawlers or real users start arriving from search.
Practical workflow
Audit old and new locale paths together, verify language-specific destinations, and test fallback behavior intentionally. Translation rollouts should include redirect QA, not just copy review.
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