A sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages on a website, helping search engines understand the structure and content of the site for better indexing and crawling.
Synonyms: XML sitemap, site map, website map, URL list
Sitemaps play a crucial role in search engine optimization (SEO) by providing a clear roadmap of your website's structure to search engines. They help ensure that all your important pages are discovered and indexed, which can lead to better visibility in search results.
Creating a sitemap is relatively simple. You can use various tools or plugins to generate one automatically, or create it manually for smaller websites. Once created, you should submit your sitemap to search engines through their webmaster tools, such as Google Search Console.
There are different types of sitemaps, including: