Sitemaps

This document will help you understand how to use the built-in sitemap generator available in EazySites. A sitemap is essential for improving your website's SEO by helping search engines crawl and index your pages effectively.

Accessing the Sitemap Generator

To access the sitemap generator, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Eazysites account.

2. Select your website

3. Navigate to your website settings:

   • Click on "Site Settings" under your website.

4. Go to the SEO settings:

   • Click on the "SEO" tab in the settings menu.

5. Access the Sitemap settings:

   • Under "SEO Settings," click on the "Sitemap" tab.

Sitemap Generation

By default, Eazysites automatically generates a sitemap for your website. This sitemap is stored in a file called sitemap_index.xml, which you can view at the following URL:

https://yourwebsite.com/sitemap_index.xml

Understanding the Sitemap Index

The sitemap_index.xml file contains references to all the individual sitemaps for your website. This allows for better organization and management of your sitemaps, especially if your website has a large number of pages. Here’s an example of what the sitemap_index.xml file looks like:

<sitemapindex xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
  <sitemap>
    <loc>https://yourwebsite.com/sitemap-pages.xml</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-02-21T07:05:53.774106Z</lastmod>
  </sitemap>
  <sitemap>
    <loc>https://yourwebsite.com/sitemap-blogs.xml</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-02-21T07:05:53.774111Z</lastmod>
  </sitemap>
  <sitemap>
    <loc>https://yourwebsite.com/sitemap-newsletters.xml</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-02-21T07:05:53.774114Z</lastmod>
  </sitemap>
</sitemapindex>

Benefits of Sitemap Indexing

Sitemap indexing allows you to break down your website's content into smaller, more manageable chunks. This is particularly useful for larger websites, as it helps search engines crawl your site more efficiently.

Submitting Your Sitemap

You can submit your sitemap_index.xml file directly to search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yandex. By doing this, you enable these search engines to crawl all the individual sitemaps listed in your index and index your pages accordingly.

How to Submit Your Sitemap

1. Google Search Console:

   • Log in to your Google Search Console account.

   • Select your website.

   • Navigate to the "Sitemaps" section.

   • Enter sitemap_index.xml in the provided field and click "Submit."

2. Bing Webmaster Tools:

   • Log in to your Bing Webmaster Tools account.

   • Select your website.

   • Go to the "Sitemaps" section.

   • Enter the URL of your sitemap_index.xml and click "Submit."

3. Yandex Webmaster:

   • Log in to your Yandex Webmaster account.

   • Select your website.

   • Navigate to the "Sitemaps" section.

   • Enter the URL of your sitemap_index.xml and click "Submit."

Conclusion

The built-in sitemap generator in Eazysites is a powerful tool for enhancing your website's SEO. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily manage your sitemaps and ensure that search engines can effectively crawl and index your content. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team. Happy optimising!