Difference between XML and HTML

Discussion in 'Google Sitemaps' started by uggboots1985, Oct 8, 2009.

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    what is the difference between the html site map and xml site map??
    why is this xml site map so important????
    N google can't crawl this html site map or what???
     
    uggboots1985, Oct 8, 2009 IP
  2. MoJo-JoJo

    MoJo-JoJo Peon

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    XML is a predefined data structure that is easier to manipulate. But, as to why a preference of one over the other, I think that is simply Google likes it better (due to faster processing times and more flexibility).

    ?? Anyone think otherwise?
     
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  3. websitetools

    websitetools Well-Known Member

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    To understand and see the differences check this sitemaps article. It has code examples and explanations of all sitemap file kinds.
     
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    escortseo Active Member

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    It is just another, thats all
     
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    strgraphics Active Member

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    Yes dear you are correct !
     
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