{"id":2909,"date":"2023-07-04T11:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T01:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webintelligenz.com\/?p=2909"},"modified":"2023-07-04T11:26:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T01:26:32","slug":"what-is-a-sitemap-and-why-do-i-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webintelligenz.com\/what-is-a-sitemap-and-why-do-i-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a sitemap and why do I need one?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A sitemap is a file that contains a list of the web addresses (URLs) for all the important pages on your website. Its main function is to assist search engines in comprehending your site and easily finding specific pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two types:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In relation to SEO, we typically refer to XML sitemaps. Therefore, in this guide, we will focus on XML sitemaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An XML sitemap is a file that outlines the crucial pages of a website, ensuring that Google can locate and index them all. It also assists search engines in comprehending the structure of your website. It is important to have Google crawl every significant page on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there are instances where certain pages lack internal links, making them difficult to discover. An XML sitemap provides a standardised method of listing posts and pages, making them easily and quickly discoverable by search engines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a basic example containing just one URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n