How to use an XML sitemap
Generate a sitemap that lists your canonical, indexable URLs, upload it to your site root, and submit the URL in Google Search Console. Keep it accurate - include only pages you want indexed, and reference it in your robots.txt so crawlers find it automatically.
Pro tip
Only list pages you actually want indexed. A sitemap full of redirected, noindex, or duplicate URLs sends mixed signals to Google.
Key takeaways
A sitemap lists your important URLs to speed up discovery.
It aids crawling but does not guarantee indexing.
Include only canonical, indexable pages.
Submit it in Search Console and reference it in robots.txt.
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