XML Sitemap Generator (Basic)
Generate a basic XML sitemap from a list of URLs.
How to Use the XML Sitemap Generator:
- 1 Optionally, enter your website's base URL if you plan to list relative paths (e.g., `/about`).
- 2 Enter the list of URLs for your sitemap, one URL per line. You can use full URLs or paths relative to the base URL.
- 3 Click "Generate Sitemap". The XML content will appear in the output area.
- 4 You can then copy the XML or download it as a `sitemap.xml` file. Upload this file to the root directory of your website and submit it to search engines.
What is an XML Sitemap?
An XML Sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages on your website, making sure search engines like Google can find and crawl them all. It also helps search engines understand your website structure. Think of it as a roadmap for your website that you give directly to search engines.
Why is a Sitemap Important for SEO?
- Improved Crawlability: It helps search engines discover all your pages, including those that might not be easily found through internal links.
- Faster Indexing: Submitting a sitemap can help get your new or updated content indexed more quickly.
- Prioritization: While not a direct feature of this basic generator, advanced sitemaps can tell search engines about the importance of certain pages and how often they are updated.
After generating your `sitemap.xml` file, you should upload it to the root directory of your website (e.g., `https://www.yourwebsite.com/sitemap.xml`) and then submit the URL to Google Search Console and other webmaster tools.