Sitemap Index with Multi-File Support
Create and manage sitemap index files
Advanced Sitemap Indexer
Create and manage XML sitemap indexes for large websites with multiple sitemaps. Organize your sitemaps efficiently and improve search engine crawling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sitemap index and why do I need one?
A sitemap index is an XML file that lists multiple sitemap files for a website. You need one when your site has more than 50,000 URLs or multiple sitemap files, helping search engines efficiently discover and crawl all your content.
How do I create an effective sitemap index?
Create effective sitemap indexes by organizing sitemaps logically by content type, including accurate lastmod dates, using consistent URL formats, limiting to 50,000 entries, and submitting to search engines via Search Console.
What are the technical requirements for sitemap indexes?
Requirements include XML format with UTF-8 encoding, sitemapindex root element with sitemap.org namespace, maximum 50,000 sitemap references, maximum 50MB file size, and valid URLs pointing to actual sitemap files.
How often should I update my sitemap index?
Update your sitemap index when adding new sitemaps, modifying existing ones, or changing site structure. Update lastmod dates when individual sitemaps change and submit updates to search engines.
Can sitemap indexes improve my website's SEO performance?
Yes, sitemap indexes improve SEO by ensuring all content is discoverable, improving crawl efficiency for large websites, better content organization, faster indexing through updated lastmod dates, and enhanced crawl budget utilization.
What's the difference between a sitemap and sitemap index?
A sitemap lists individual URLs with metadata. A sitemap index lists multiple sitemap files. Use individual sitemaps for sites under 50,000 URLs, and sitemap indexes for larger sites or multiple content types.
How do I submit a sitemap index to search engines?
Submit by uploading to your website root, adding to robots.txt, submitting via Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools, and monitoring crawl status for any errors or issues.
What are common sitemap index mistakes to avoid?
Avoid exceeding 50,000 entries or 50MB file size, including broken sitemap URLs, inconsistent URL formats, missing lastmod dates, invalid XML syntax, and forgetting to submit to search engines.
Smart Organization
Organize sitemaps by content type, priority, and status with templates
Real-time Validation
Instant validation with error detection and XML compliance checking
Advanced Management
Auto-update dates, priority levels, and bulk operations
Search Engine Ready
Optimized for Google, Bing, and other major search engines
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