A sitemap is a crucial component for any website, enabling search engines to efficiently crawl and index your site's pages. Bettermode auto-generates sitemaps for paid communities unless they are private. This means better visibility and higher search rankings for your pages!
For any public site on Bettermode that isn’t hidden from search engines, a sitemap is automatically created at the URL site.com/sitemap.xml. This main sitemap includes links to individual sitemaps for each public space on your site.
Key Benefits:
1. Improved SEO: With up-to-date sitemaps, search engines can quickly discover new and updated content, boosting your site's SEO.
2. Automatic Updates: Any changes to your spaces and posts are instantly reflected in the sitemaps, ensuring search engines always have the latest information.
3. Seamless Integration: No need for manual toggles—public items are included automatically unless marked as hidden from search engines.
How to Use It:
To make the most of this feature, follow these simple steps:
1. Find Your Sitemap URL:
Go to your site's settings and navigate to the SEO settings section for general site settings or individual space settings.
Look for the sitemap URL in the SEO settings.
Alternatively, you can simply addÂ
sitemap.xml to the end of your network URL or space URL (e.g.,Âyoursite.com/sitemap.xml).
2. Submit Your Sitemap:
Add the sitemap URL to the search engine console of your choice (e.g., Google Search Console).
Google Search Console
Go to
Google Search Console.Select your property.
Navigate to
Index > Sitemaps.Enter the URL of your sitemap and click
Submit.
Bing Webmaster Tools
Go to
Bing Webmaster Tools.Select your property.
Navigate to
Sitemaps.Enter the URL of your sitemap and click
Submit.
This structured approach helps search engines index your content more efficiently, leading to better search visibility.
Example:
Check out the sitemap for the Bettermode hub: (https://bettermode.com/hub/sitemap.xml)