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Removing a video from the video sitemap does not necessarily remove the video thumbnail from search results. If Google detects a video on a page and considers it relevant, Google may still display that thumbnail in search results.
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TL;DR
Google can display a video thumbnail even if it’s not in the video sitemap. The video must be detected as relevant. Removing it from the sitemap does not guarantee its disappearance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Une vidéo sera-t-elle bien classée sans sitemap vidéo ?
Possiblement, si Google la juge pertinente, mais un sitemap peut faciliter la tâche.
Retirer une vidéo du sitemap supprime-t-il sa vignette des SERPs ?
Non, Google peut toujours décider de l'afficher.
Est-il nécessaire d'utiliser un sitemap vidéo ?
Il est recommandé pour indiquer explicitement les vidéos à Google.
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