One of the essential tools in your SEO toolkit is a sitemap. In this article, we'll explore what a sitemap page is, why a sitemap is important for SEO, and how Universe makes SEO for your website easy and automatic.

What is a Sitemap?

A sitemap.xml is a file that lists all the pages on your website. It acts as a roadmap for search engines, helping them discover and index your site’s content efficiently. This file is written in XML format, making it easy for search engine bots to read and understand the structure of your website.

To view your site's sitemap, simply navigate to [your site's home page url]/sitemap.xml

Why you need a Sitemap

Having a sitemap is beneficial because it improves indexing Search engines can find and index your pages more quickly and accurately, ensuring that all your important content is considered for search results. This is especially valuable if a site is large or has complex navigation.

Automatic Sitemap for your Website

To make SEO easier for you, Universe automatically generates a sitemap.xml file for every site created on our platform. You don't need to worry about manually creating or updating this file. Universe will automatically add each new page toy our sitemap as well as update any page changes. As long as your site is built on Universe, it is always optimized for search engines to maximize your organic traffic.

Hiding Pages from your Sitemap

When you hide a page from appearing in your site's menu, Universe also removes these pages from your sitemap.xml file. This means that hidden pages won’t be indexed by search engines, maintaining your site’s intended structure and preventing any unwanted content from appearing in search results.

If you have any questions or need further assistance with your sitemap or SEO, our customer service team would love to help. Message us inside the app or email us at help@univer.se.