Every modern website needs a sitemap to ensure search engines like Google and Bing can discover and index its content effectively. If your CMS doesn't generate one, our Sitemap Builder lets you manually or automatically create a high-quality `sitemap.xml` that follows the latest web standards.
What is a Sitemap Builder?
A Sitemap Builder is a tool that helps you generate an XML file containing a list of your website's URLs. This file acts as a direct communication channel to search engine crawlers, telling them which pages are most important and how often they change.
Why Build Your Own Sitemap?
- Essential for websites with poor internal linking structures
- Helps search engines find brand new pages faster
- Mandatory for submitting to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools
- Allows you to prioritize specific pages over others (e.g., Home vs. Policies)
- Generates perfectly valid XML schema: no manual coding required
- Free and instantly ready for download
How to Build a Sitemap
Add Your URLs
Input the main pages you want search engines to find.
Set Priorities
Adjust the importance (from 0.0 to 1.0) for each page.
Set Frequencies
Define how often each page is likely to change (e.g., Weekly).
Download & Upload
Generate the .xml file and upload it to your website's root directory.
Key Features
Sitemap 0.9 Protocol
Outputs the standard XML format used by every major search engine.
Last-Modified Support
Optionally add the `<lastmod>` tag to signal recent updates.
Priority Control
Fine-tune crawling by indicating the relative importance of your pages.
Instant Generation
See your XML code update in real-time as you add pages.
Zero Data Storage
Your sitemap URLs are never stored on our servers.
Best Practices
- Only include "canonical" URLs in your sitemap to avoid indexing errors
- Always place your sitemap at the root directory (e.g., yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml)
- Link to your sitemap from your `robots.txt` file
- Update the `<lastmod>` date only when the page content meaningfully changes
Common Use Cases
New Website Launch
Generating the initial sitemap for a brand new project.
Static Site SEO
Creating a sitemap for static HTML or simple site architectures.
Content Priority
Manually boosting the crawl priority of a high-value landing page.
Portfolio Sites
Ensuring your personal projects and case studies are indexed by Google.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big can the sitemap be?
You can add up to 50,000 URLs, though manual entry is better for smaller sites.
Is it free?
Yes, 100% free with no hidden limits.
Does it work with Google?
Yes! It generates the exact format Google and Bing require.
Can I import URLs?
Yes, you can paste a list of URLs and we'll map them automatically.
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