What the heck is a sitemap?

A sitemap is basically a page or pages that serves as a directory by listing all the links to all documents and files found in a website. It is not merely a random listing of links, but organized in such a way that it gives the web user an idea of how all the information that can be found in the site fits into an outline or framework. It is like viewing the table of contents of a book, or viewing the “concept map” of the site’s content.

Why should I use sitemaps?

No page will be left unturned, all pages of your website will be considered by Google and Bing for listing. This potentially increases exposure which equals higher traffic to your web site.

How do I create a sitemap?

Free online websites are the easiest way to create sitemaps. http://www.xml-sitemaps.com/ – This site creates Google, Yahoo & Bing- formatted site maps on the fly and will even update the pages for you. No programming knowledge needed.

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