Why are sitemaps important?
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:29 am
Your site is new or has no external links: It may be harder to find. A sitemap tells Google what your site is about without relying on external links that bring traffic from elsewhere.
Your site's root directory is a great first stop when searching for your sitemap. You can try pointing to the file in your web browser using this URL structure:
Replace “websitedomain.com” above with your website domain. Your browser will likely return your sitemap, as it is available in the public domain.
If you still can't find the file, check your CMS. If your file is korea telegram data saved incorrectly, the CMS should be able to find it for you.
Some people like to keep their sitemaps elsewhere. If you choose to keep your sitemap in a different folder, update your robots.txt file to point Google's bots in the right direction.
You can name your sitemap file whatever you want, as long as it has an XML file extension.
Using Semrush Site Audit for Sitemap Issues
The Site Audit tool allows you to audit any site and check for up to 6 specific issues related to XML sitemaps.
Configuring the Site Audit Tool
Select the Site Audit tool from your project dashboard. If you haven’t set up a project in Semrush, you’ll need to do so before you can use the tool.
site audit project
You can add a project by selecting the “Add New Project” button at the top right of the screen.
Your site's root directory is a great first stop when searching for your sitemap. You can try pointing to the file in your web browser using this URL structure:
Replace “websitedomain.com” above with your website domain. Your browser will likely return your sitemap, as it is available in the public domain.
If you still can't find the file, check your CMS. If your file is korea telegram data saved incorrectly, the CMS should be able to find it for you.
Some people like to keep their sitemaps elsewhere. If you choose to keep your sitemap in a different folder, update your robots.txt file to point Google's bots in the right direction.
You can name your sitemap file whatever you want, as long as it has an XML file extension.
Using Semrush Site Audit for Sitemap Issues
The Site Audit tool allows you to audit any site and check for up to 6 specific issues related to XML sitemaps.
Configuring the Site Audit Tool
Select the Site Audit tool from your project dashboard. If you haven’t set up a project in Semrush, you’ll need to do so before you can use the tool.
site audit project
You can add a project by selecting the “Add New Project” button at the top right of the screen.