Official statement
It is recommended to gradually remove obsolete URLs from XML sitemaps instead of keeping them indefinitely. This facilitates management and reduces the size of sitemap files over time.
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TL;DR
Google recommends removing obsolete URLs from XML sitemaps to simplify management and reduce their size. This can enhance crawl efficiency and optimize server resources.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Pourquoi retirer les URLs obsolètes d'un sitemap ?
Cela optimise l'efficacité du crawl et réduit la consommation de ressources du serveur.
Quand devrais-je auditer mon sitemap ?
Régulièrement, surtout après des mises à jour de contenu importantes.
Les URLs supprimées peuvent-elles être récupérées ?
Oui, si vous avez gardé une copie de sauvegarde du sitemap initial.
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