Arabic-English page-pair checklist

Page pair details

Equivalence and content

• Content completeness: the Arabic version carries the same core information, not a shortened stub.A thin translated page gives Arabic readers less value and dilutes the site.
• Prices and scope are consistent across both versions, including how pricing is confirmed on enquiry.Switching language should never change the offer.
• Image text (badges, price graphics, captions) has a version readable in each language.Leftover English inside an Arabic page looks unfinished.
• A named native speaker has reviewed the Arabic content for accuracy, tone and search intent.Machine output is a draft, not a finished page.

URLs, canonical and language links

• Each version has its own stable URL that does not change on every language switch.Stable addresses keep links and search results working.
• Canonical is set to each page itself, never cross-language.An Arabic page canonicalising to the English page can be dropped from results.
• Reciprocal language alternates are present on both pages and point both ways (and to themselves).One-directional annotations are commonly ignored.
• The language switch goes to the matching page, not back to the homepage.Readers should keep their place when they change language.

Arabic right-to-left usability (test on a real phone)

• RTL layout: headings, lists and navigation sit where an Arabic reader expects.Real RTL support is more than reversing text direction.
• Forms: labels, placeholders and the submit button read correctly, and Arabic typing behaves normally.
• Numbers, dates and phone numbers render consistently and remain correct.
• Fonts are legible at real sizes with sensible line height for Arabic.
• Mobile controls (language switch, menu, buttons) are reachable with one thumb.

Enquiry routing and indexing readiness

• Forms submit to the same place and the WhatsApp link opens the same number with a matching-language prefill.
• Contact details, hours and service areas match in substance across both versions.
• Indexing readiness confirmed: the page is complete and reviewed before it is allowed into search, not bulk-enabled while unfinished.