Official statement
Google uses the lastmod attribute (last modified) in sitemap files to optimize crawling.
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Should You Really Update the lastmod Tag in Your XML Sitemap?
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TL;DR
Google relies on the lastmod attribute in sitemaps to optimize its crawling. Ensure your modification dates are accurate to maximize crawl effectiveness.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le lastmod a-t-il un impact sur le classement dans les résultats?
Directement, non. Mais une indexation plus rapide peut indirectement affecter la visibilité dans les SERPs.
Quel est le format recommandé pour l'attribut lastmod?
Le format ISO 8601, tel que YYYY-MM-DD, est idéal pour garantir une validité optimale.
Est-ce que toutes les pages d'un site doivent avoir un lastmod?
Ce n'est pas obligatoire, mais c'est recommandé pour les pages qui changent fréquemment.
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