Glossary
changefreq
A sitemap hint about how often a URL is expected to change.
Definition
changefreq is advisory. Still useful as documentation of your publishing cadence for PSEO hubs versus legal pages.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
See also
Next step
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FAQ
What is changefreq?
A sitemap hint about how often a URL is expected to change.
Why does changefreq matter for AI visibility?
changefreq is advisory. Still useful as documentation of your publishing cadence for PSEO hubs versus legal pages.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.