1.8 URL structure & internationalisationMediumInferred

html lang mismatch vs content

What it is

Declared language differs from actual.

Why it matters

Confuses language handling and accessibility.

How to fix it

Set lang to match the content.

Impact

Low-medium. Inferred (a11y + i18n).

Evidence

Declare the correct content language. Google Search Central, Tell Google about localized versions (hreflang); W3C, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2