πŸ—ΊοΈ SEO Sitemap Tool

Sitemap Generator

Create a professional XML sitemap for Google, Bing, and other search engines. Add unlimited URLs with priority, change frequency, and last modified dates.

πŸ—ΊοΈ XML Sitemap Generator

This will be the base URL for all sitemap entries

Pages / URLs to Include

Add all important pages of your website. Use presets for common pages.

Basic Pages Blog Pages E-commerce Clear All

πŸ“„ Generated sitemap.xml


                    
Save this file as "sitemap.xml" and upload to your website root directory. Then submit to Google Search Console.

πŸ“Š Priority Guide

1.0
Homepage
0.8-0.9
Core pages, categories
0.6-0.7
Blog posts, articles
0.3-0.5
Tags, archive pages

What is an XML Sitemap & Why It's Critical for SEO

An XML sitemap is a file that lists all important pages of your website, helping search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo discover and index your content. It's like a roadmap for search engine bots, telling them which pages exist and when they were last updated.

Sitemaps are especially important for: Large websites with hundreds of pages, New websites with few external links, Websites with rich media (images, videos), and Websites with orphan pages that aren't well-linked internally.

After generating your sitemap, upload it to your website root (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml) and submit it to Google Search Console for faster indexing.

πŸ“˜ How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your website URL β€” the base URL for all pages
  2. Add pages/URLs β€” click "Add URL" for each important page
  3. Set priority β€” 1.0 for homepage, 0.6-0.8 for posts
  4. Choose change frequency β€” how often content updates
  5. Set last modified date β€” when the page was last updated
  6. Click "Generate Sitemap"
  7. Copy the XML code and save as sitemap.xml

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Update your sitemap whenever you add new content and resubmit to Google Search Console!

πŸ“Š Sitemap Best Practices

βœ“ Include only canonical URLs (no duplicates)
βœ“ Maximum 50,000 URLs per sitemap
βœ“ Use lastmod dates for frequently updated content
βœ“ Set priority realistically (homepage highest)
βœ“ Update sitemap after adding new content
βœ“ Submit to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where should I upload my sitemap?

Upload sitemap.xml to your website's root directory (e.g., public_html or www folder). It must be accessible at https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml.

2. How do I submit my sitemap to Google?

Go to Google Search Console β†’ Sitemaps β†’ Enter "sitemap.xml" β†’ Submit. Bing Webmaster Tools has a similar feature.

3. What is the difference between priority and change frequency?

Priority (0.0-1.0) tells Google the relative importance of a page. Change frequency suggests how often content updates (daily, weekly, monthly). Google may ignore these but they're still good to include.

4. How many URLs can a sitemap have?

Maximum 50,000 URLs per sitemap file. If you have more pages, create multiple sitemaps and use a sitemap index file.

5. Do I need a sitemap if I have a small website?

Yes! Even small websites benefit from sitemaps. They help search engines find all your pages, especially if your internal linking isn't perfect.

6. Should I include all pages in my sitemap?

Include only important, indexable pages. Exclude: admin pages, duplicate content, search results, pagination pages, and pages with noindex tags.

7. Is my sitemap data stored or shared?

Never. All generation happens locally in your browser. ToolHub does not track or store your website data.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This generator creates standard XML sitemaps following the sitemap protocol. Always verify your sitemap in Google Search Console after uploading.

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