What Is an XML Sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists URLs on a website that site owners want search engines to know about. It can help search engines discover pages on a website.
How Does a Sitemap Generator Work?
This tool creates an XML document containing the website homepage and any additional URLs you enter. Each URL can include change frequency and priority values.
How to Use the Sitemap Generator
Enter your website URL, add your page paths or full URLs, select the preferred change frequency and priority, and click Generate Sitemap.
Where Should sitemap.xml Be Placed?
A sitemap is commonly placed at the root of a website, for example:
https://example.com/sitemap.xml
Should You Submit Your Sitemap?
After publishing the sitemap, you can make its URL available through your website's robots.txt file and submit it through supported search engine webmaster tools.
Does an XML Sitemap Guarantee Rankings?
No. A sitemap can help with URL discovery, but it does not guarantee indexing or search rankings.