What is Sitemap and How to find Your Webshop' Sitemap
In this article, we'll explain what sitemaps are, why they're important, and how you can find the webshop's sitemap.
Let's get started!
What is a Sitemap?
A sitemap is a file that lists all the pages of your website in a hierarchical structure, similar to a table of contents in a book. It helps search engines, such as Google, understand the structure of your website's content and how the content relates. This makes it easier for search engines to crawl and index your site, which can improve your site's visibility and ranking in search results.
Why are Sitemaps Important?
Sitemaps are important for several reasons:
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Improved crawlability: Sitemaps make it easier for search engines to crawl your site by providing a clear structure of your site's pages.
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Faster indexing: By using a sitemap, search engines can quickly identify new pages or changes to existing pages on your site, which can lead to faster indexing.
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Better ranking: If search engines can crawl and index your site more effectively, it can lead to better ranking in search results.
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Better user experience: A sitemap can also help visitors navigate your site more easily by providing a clear structure and hierarchy of your content.
How to Find Your Sitemap?
If your webshop is built on Bemakers' storefront, then we generate a sitemap for your site and submit it to search engines for indexing.
To find your sitemap type in your domain name e.g. https://site.bemakers.shop with the following ending /sitemap.xml