Sitemap Tools
Generate and validate XML sitemaps to help search engines discover and index your pages.
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Sitemap Tools
How to get more value from these tools
Sitemaps work best when they are accurate, current, and limited to URLs you actually want indexed. These tools help you build simple XML sitemaps, validate existing files, and discover pages by crawling a site.
Recommended approach
- Only include canonical, indexable URLs that return a successful status.
- Validate a sitemap before submitting it in Search Console or Bing Webmaster Tools.
- Use the crawler when you need a second view of what internal links reveal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a sitemap guarantee indexing?
No. A sitemap helps discovery, but search engines still decide whether a URL is valuable, accessible, canonical, and suitable for indexing.
Should redirected URLs appear in a sitemap?
Generally no. List the final canonical URLs that return 200 responses. Redirects in sitemaps create avoidable crawler work.
How often should I update a sitemap?
Update it whenever important URLs are added, removed, redirected, or changed enough that crawlers should revisit them.