Official statement
The sitemap helps Google discover additional pages but does not replace internal linking. Pages should never exist solely in the sitemap. Internal linking to all important pages is always necessary.
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Official statement from
(5 years ago)
⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Should You Still Ping Google When Updating an XML Sitemap?
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TL;DR
The sitemap is not a substitute for good internal linking. Ensure that all your important pages are accessible through internal links, not just via the sitemap.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le sitemap est-il inutile sans maillage ?
Non, mais il est insuffisant. L'indexation optimale repose sur un bon maillage.
Peut-on ignorer le sitemap avec un bon maillage ?
Non, un sitemap reste un atout pour découvrir rapidement les pages nouvelles ou mises à jour.
Quelle est la meilleure pratique pour les pages importantes ?
Assurez-vous qu'elles ont des liens internes de qualité, et qu'elles figurent dans le sitemap.
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