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What is XML Sitemap?

Definition

An XML sitemap is a file listing the important URLs of a website to help search engines find and crawl them.

XML Sitemap explained

Submit it in Google Search Console and reference it in robots.txt. Keep it updated with only indexable, canonical pages.

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01What is XML Sitemap in digital marketing?

An XML sitemap is a file listing the important URLs of a website to help search engines find and crawl them.

02Why is XML Sitemap important?

Submit it in Google Search Console and reference it in robots.txt. Keep it updated with only indexable, canonical pages.

03Can iSmartsLab help with XML Sitemap?

Yes. Our SEO Services team works on XML Sitemap every day for businesses across Odisha and India. Book a free consultation and we will review your current setup and share a clear plan.

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