Official statement
Google does not use the priority attribute in sitemap files.
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Should you really keep the 'priority' tag in your sitemaps?
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TL;DR
Google does not consider the priority attribute in sitemap files. Don't waste time optimizing it; focus on other more influential aspects of SEO.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
L'attribut priority a-t-il un impact direct sur le SEO ?
Non, Google ignore cet attribut dans les sitemaps. Concentrez-vous sur d'autres aspects.
Dois-je supprimer l'attribut priority de mes fichiers sitemap ?
Inutile de le supprimer, mais ne perdez pas de temps à l'optimiser.
Quels elements du sitemap sont importants pour Google ?
Google accorde de l'importance à la structure, à la fréquence de mise à jour et à la découverte des URL.
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