Comment on Why do websites now prefer IP-based geolocation rather than the `Accept-Language` HTTP header?
muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 3 days ago
I would assume because ur hitting the geolocated cache which will be IP based. I would assume its not doing a location check its simply that the site is being served by the nearest (IP routing wise) provider and that cache is configured to serve only the local language.
undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 3 days ago
Excellent point on the local cache explanation! I hadn’t thought of that.
As a web developer myself I’m into detecting it automatically then redirecting to a URL that includes it (like
/en/products). Then of course users can manually change it by signing in and/or using cookies.Acamon@lemmy.world 3 days ago
You’re doing the Lord’s work. As someone who lives in a country where I can barely speak the language this is a constant frustration.
I also hate how hard it is to override location for other searches. I travel back and forth to my native country regularly, and so I’m often trying to search stuff or buy things for a different country than the one I’m literally in. If Google is so keen on making money from me, why can’t I tell it to do a Product search in a specific country, instead of forcing me to use a vpn to trick it?
undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 3 days ago
The country-based shopping dilemma sounds tough to solve without a VPN. I think the explanation there is that because countries have different laws they might not be legally allowed to show some products.