Path prefixes (/en/) are simplest to operate on one domain. Subdomains help separate stacks. ccTLDs signal local markets but raise cost and governance load.
Whatever you choose, keep internal linking language-aware and avoid soft-404 translation stubs.
Hreflang and canonical tags must match the real serving URLs, including trailing-slash and https normalization.
CMS configuration should expose SEO fields per language rather than copying one description everywhere.
WDPHP projects can implement these patterns; decide the strategy before content migration begins.
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