Official statement
If lastmod in the XML sitemap has been used incorrectly (fake dates to force crawling), Google will recognize it and ignore it. However, if the lastmod becomes accurate again, Google will eventually trust it once more.
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Should you really keep your XML sitemap lastmod dates up to date?
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TL;DR
Google will ignore the lastmod from the XML sitemap if misused. Restoring an accurate lastmod will rebuild its trust. Priority: honesty in dates to influence crawling.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Google peut-il vraiment ignorer mon lastmod ?
Oui, si les données sont jugées peu fiables, Google peut les ignorer.
Quand Google commencera-t-il à re-faire confiance à mon lastmod ?
Si vos balisages redevenaient précis sur la durée, Google pourrait les réévaluer.
Dois-je continuer d'actualiser mon lastmod ?
Absolument, fidèle aux changements réels de contenu.
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