Official statement
<p>If you are already submitting an XML sitemap to Google, it’s unnecessary to also use WebSub. Both methods serve the same purpose, and their combination offers no additional benefit for indexing.</p>
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TL;DR
Google claims that submitting both an XML sitemap and using WebSub does not enhance indexing. Choose one method; the outcome is the same.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le WebSub est-il complètement inutile?
Il n'est pas inutile, mais pour Google, un sitemap XML est suffisant.
Puis-je utiliser WebSub seul?
Techniquement oui, mais Google privilégie les sitemaps XML pour l'indexation.
Dois-je changer ma stratégie si j'utilise déjà les deux?
Évaluez l'effet. Si l'indexation est réactive, rester en l'état peut être acceptable.
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