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Google does not use the priority attribute in sitemap files.
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Extracted from a Google Search Central video

💬 EN 📅 28/05/2021 ✂ 16 statements
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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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