My websites currently have a sitemap XML file that use the rel=alternate to indicate there is an alternate location to my content in another country and language.I am wondering what the best practice is. Should I create a separate Image sitemap XML file or simply add the image information ( etc.) to the current Sitemap XML file that uses rel=alternate.I ask because there are 10 different websites so I already see the XML file with lots of information because of the rel=alternate. Is there a best practice or is either way perfectly fine?Thanks in advance.
Should I create a Separate Image XML Sitemap?
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You can split up Sitemap files whichever way works best for you. Google has no preference in that regard (past the general limits within a Sitemap file).