Sitemap XML
TL;DR: A Sitemap XML is a file that lists a website's important pages, ensuring search engines can discover and crawl them all. It acts as a roadmap for search engines to index the website's content efficiently.
Sitemap XML is a method of listing all pages on a website to be visible and crawlable to the Google search engine. A sitemap provides a means of communicating the structure of the site to Google Bots. Having a sitemap is beneficial for SEO as it acts as a map for the whole website and makes content discoverable to crawlers. XML is a type of tag and a shorter term for Extensible Markup Language.
Updated February 17, 2024
Axel Grubba is the founder of Findstack, a B2B software comparison platform, with his background spanning management consulting and venture capital where he invested in software. Recently, Axel has developed a passion for coding and enjoys traveling when he is not building and improving Findstack.
Sitemap XML
Explore what Sitemap XML is: A crucial tool for enhancing website discoverability and indexing by search engines.
https://findstack.com/glossary/sitemap-xml
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2024-02-17 17:01:55 +0000
Axel Grubba
Axel Grubba is the founder of Findstack, a B2B software comparison platform, with his background spanning management consulting and venture capital where he invested in software. Recently, Axel has developed a passion for coding and enjoys traveling when he is not building and improving Findstack.
https://findstack.com/blog/authors/axel-grubba
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