What is an XML sitemap?

An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the URLs on your site that you want search engines to discover and index. It includes metadata like last modification date and priority.

Do I need a sitemap for SEO?

Sitemaps are especially important for new sites (few inbound links for discovery), large sites (ensures all pages are found), and sites with deep or isolated pages. Small sites with good internal linking may not strictly need one, but it never hurts.

How do I submit a sitemap to Google?

Add a Sitemap: directive to your robots.txt file, and submit the URL directly in Google Search Console under the Sitemaps section.

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