Official statement
When changing URLs with 301 redirects, it is advisable to keep the old URLs in the XML sitemap until they disappear from Google's index. Once they are indexed under their new URL, they can be removed from the sitemap.
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TL;DR
Google recommends maintaining old URLs in the XML sitemap when using 301 redirects until they are removed from the index. This ensures a smooth transition to the new URLs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Faut-il garder les anciennes URLs indéfiniment dans le sitemap ?
Non, retirez-les une fois qu'elles sont désindexées par Google.
Comment vérifier la désindexation des anciennes URLs ?
Utilisez Google Search Console pour surveiller l'état d'indexation.
Les anciennes URLs doivent-elles avoir des redirections 301 actives ?
Oui, c'est essentiel pour transmettre le référencement aux nouvelles URLs.
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