https or http witch one is good for your sitemap URLs

It is highly recommended to use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) instead of HTTP for your sitemap URLs, and for the entire website in general. Here’s why:

Why HTTPS is recommended:

1. Security: HTTPS encrypts the connection between the user (or search engine) and the server, ensuring that data is secure and protected from tampering or interception.

2. SEO Benefits: Google gives preference to websites that use HTTPS. It is considered a ranking factor, and search engines like Google may rank HTTPS sites higher in search results.

3. User Trust: Modern browsers flag HTTP sites as “Not Secure.” Using HTTPS helps ensure that your visitors trust your website.

4. Best Practice: HTTPS is now the standard for the web, and many search engines, including Google, expect it.

Which should you use in your robots.txt file?

You should use HTTPS in your robots.txt file for all URLs, including the sitemap URL. For example:

Sitemap: https://abcd.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml

When is HTTP okay?

If your website is still running on HTTP and does not support HTTPS, then you would need to use HTTP. However, it is strongly recommended to switch to HTTPS as soon as possible to take advantage of the security and SEO benefits.

Conclusion:

• Always use HTTPS in your robots.txt file if your site supports it, as it is more secure and better for SEO.
• If your site doesn’t have HTTPS yet, you should consider setting it up.

Let me know if you need help with the HTTPS setup!