On-Page SEO Guideline for sitemap.xml and sitemap.html ?
On-Page SEO Guideline for sitemap.xml and sitemap.html
1. sitemap.xml – For Search Engines
Purpose:
Helps search engines discover and crawl your site pages efficiently.
Especially important for large, dynamic, or new websites.
Best Practices:
| Element | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| URL Format | Use absolute URLs with HTTPS |
| Location | Place at https://yourdomain.com/ |
| Submit to | Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools |
| Update Frequency | Keep updated as new pages are added or removed |
| Priority/Changefreq | Optional, but can guide crawl behavior |
| Clean URL Structure | Avoid query parameters where possible |
Example:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps. org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
<url>
<loc>https://krishnaacademy. in/</loc>
<lastmod>2025-05-18</lastmod>
<changefreq>weekly</ changefreq>
<priority>1.0</priority>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://krishnaacademy. in/digital-marketing-course</ loc>
<lastmod>2025-05-18</lastmod>
<changefreq>monthly</ changefreq>
<priority>0.8</priority>
</url>
</urlset>
2. sitemap.html – For Users
Purpose:
Improves user experience and internal linking.
Helps visitors (and search engines) find content easily.
Can improve crawlability of deep or orphan pages.
Best Practices:
| Element | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Readable Structure | Organize by sections/categories |
| Clickable Links | All entries must be clickable |
| Anchor Text | Use SEO-friendly anchor text |
| Design | Keep it clean, mobile-friendly, and accessible |
| Place Link in Footer | Ensure easy user access site-wide |
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>HTML Sitemap – Krishna Academy</title>
<meta name="robots" content="index, follow">
</head>
<body>
<h1>Site Map</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://krishnaacademy. in/">Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://krishnaacademy. in/about">About Us</a></li>
<li><a href="https://krishnaacademy. in/digital-marketing-course"> Digital Marketing Course</a></li>
<li><a href="https://krishnaacademy. in/contact">Contact</a></li>
</ul>
</body>
</html>
SEO Tip: Use Both
| Sitemap Type | Target | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| XML Sitemap | Search Engines | Boosts crawl efficiency |
| HTML Sitemap | Users & SEO | Improves navigation and internal linking |
Would you like me to generate a sample sitemap.xml and sitemap.html for your Krishna Academy Rewa website?
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