An XML Sitemap is a valuable file that outlines the pages and structure of your website. This makes it easier for search engines like Google to discover and crawl your webpages.
If you need to add an XML sitemap to your site, the first step is to create one. If you haven't already done so, you can visit either of the following URLs to generate a sitemap: https://www.xml-sitemaps.com/ or http://www.check-domains.com/sitemap/index.php
Once you have created the sitemap, there are two ways to proceed. You can either attach the XML file and send it to support, or you can follow these instructions to place it yourself.
- From the dashboard, click on Websites in the left-hand navigation bar, and then select Sitemaps on the following screen.
- Next, open the XML file in a text editor like Notepad. Copy all of the text and paste it into SchoolStatus (you should see a Changing sitemap.xml section in the upper left-hand corner of the screen).
- Finally, click Save.
To verify that the XML sitemap has been successfully placed, you can preview your website and add "/sitemap.xml" to your website's URL. This will allow you to view the sitemap and ensure it is functioning properly.