Sitemap.xml

A Sitemap.xml is a structured XML file that enumerates the URLs within a website. It serves as a roadmap for search engine bots and crawlers, outlining which pages are present and how they can be accessed. By reviewing the sitemap, search engines gain insight into the hierarchy and relevance of content on the site, which assists in efficient navigation for the purposes of indexing and crawling web pages. The Sitemap.xml is specifically designed for search engine optimization, as opposed to an HTML site map, which is intended to aid human visitors in navigating the website’s layout.