What Is a Sitemap? Complete Guide to XML & HTML Sitemaps for SEO Beginners

Описание: In this video, I explains everything you need to know about Sitemaps — what they are, why they are important, and how they help your website get indexed faster by Google and other search engines.

A sitemap is like a roadmap for your website. It helps search engines understand which pages exist on your site and how they are structured. There are two main types of sitemaps — XML sitemaps (for search engines) and HTML sitemaps (for website visitors). I clearly explains the difference between both and shows real-life examples of each.

You’ll also learn how to create a sitemap automatically using WordPress plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math, and how to generate one manually if your site isn’t built on WordPress. He also demonstrates how to submit your sitemap to Google Search Console — step by step.

By the end of this video, you’ll know:

What a sitemap is and why it matters for SEO

How to create and submit XML & HTML sitemaps

Common sitemap mistakes to avoid (404 pages, duplicates, large URLs)

Timestamps (Video Chapters)

00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - What Is a Sitemap?
00:39 - Example of an XML Sitemap
01:26 - Difference Between XML and HTML Sitemaps
02:43 - How to Create a Sitemap (WordPress & Non-WordPress)
03:43 - Submitting Sitemap to Google Search Console
04:46 - Common Sitemap Mistakes (404, Duplicate, Large URLs)
06:04 - Final Thoughts and Tips


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