Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Sitemap Generator

Basic Questions

What is a sitemap and why do I need one?

A sitemap is an XML file that lists all important pages of your website to help search engines understand your site structure and crawl it more efficiently.

Benefits of having a sitemap:

  • Improved search engine crawling efficiency
  • Better indexation of your content
  • Faster discovery of new pages
  • Enhanced SEO performance

Is this sitemap generator free?

Yes, our Sitemap Generator is completely free to use. No registration required, no limitations on the number of pages, and no hidden fees.

We believe in providing accessible SEO tools for website owners of all sizes.

What types of sitemaps are supported?

Our generator supports multiple sitemap formats:

  • XML Sitemap - Standard format for search engines
  • Sitemap Index - For websites with multiple sitemaps
  • Image Sitemap - For better image SEO
  • News Sitemap - For news websites
  • Video Sitemap - For video content

Technical Questions

How large can the sitemap be?

According to Google's specifications:

  • Maximum URLs per sitemap: 50,000 URLs
  • Maximum file size: 50MB uncompressed

If your site exceeds these limits, our tool automatically creates a sitemap index file to link multiple sitemaps.

How often should I update my sitemap?

Update frequency depends on your website's content changes:

  • Daily: News sites, blogs, e-commerce sites
  • Weekly: Regular content websites
  • Monthly: Static websites with occasional updates

Search engines check your sitemap regularly, but updating it when you add or remove content ensures faster indexing.

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