XML Sitemap Generator
Convert your URL list into Google-ready XML format
Next Step: Upload this file to your website’s public_html folder.
What is an XML Sitemap?
Imagine your website is a massive library with thousands of books (web pages). Without a catalog, the librarian (Google) has to walk down every aisle to find new books. This is slow and inefficient.
An XML Sitemap is that catalog. It is a text file labeled sitemap.xml that lists every URL on your website that you want search engines to index. It provides crucial metadata about each URL, such as when it was last updated and how important it is relative to other pages.
Why You Need This Tool
Most CMS platforms create sitemaps automatically, but there are many scenarios where you need a custom one:
- Static HTML Sites: If you aren’t using WordPress, you need to generate this file manually.
- Custom Landing Pages: Unlinked landing pages for ads often get missed by crawlers.
- Large Ecommerce Sites: You might need separate sitemaps for different product categories to manage crawl budget.
XML Tags Explained
Our tool generates valid code using the sitemaps.org standard. Here is what the tags mean:
| Tag | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
<loc> |
The absolute URL of the page. Must be canonical (https). | https://site.com/about |
<lastmod> |
The date the content was last modified (YYYY-MM-DD). | 2025-10-24 |
<changefreq> |
A hint to Google about how often the page changes. | daily, weekly |
<priority> |
The priority of this URL relative to other URLs on your site. | 0.8 |
How to Submit Your Sitemap to Google
- Generate: Use the tool above to create your code.
- Download: Save the file as
sitemap.xml. - Upload: Use FTP or cPanel to upload it to your root folder (
public_html). - Verify: Check if it loads at
yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. - Submit: Log in to Google Search Console, navigate to “Sitemaps” in the left sidebar, and enter your URL.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does a sitemap guarantee indexing?
No. A sitemap is a recommendation to Google, not a command. However, it significantly improves the chances of indexing, especially for new websites with few backlinks.
What is the limit for a sitemap?
A single XML sitemap file can contain up to 50,000 URLs and must be no larger than 50MB. If you have more pages, you need to create a “Sitemap Index” file that links to multiple smaller sitemaps.
Should I include “Noindex” pages?
No. Never include utility pages (like privacy policies, admin login pages, or cart pages) that you have blocked via `noindex` or robots.txt. This sends conflicting signals to Google and can hurt your SEO health.