Introduction
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Last updated: Jan 15, 2025
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Welcome to the Sitemap.xml documentation. This guide will help you understand how to use our platform to generate, optimize, and submit sitemaps to search engines automatically.
π‘ Tip: If you're new to sitemaps, start with our Quick Start Guide for a 5-minute setup, then explore the API Reference for advanced configurations.
What is Sitemap.xml?
Sitemap.xml is an intelligent web discovery and indexing platform that automates the entire sitemap lifecycle. From crawling your website and discovering URLs, to generating optimized XML sitemaps and submitting them to search engines β we handle it all.
Our platform is built for developers and teams who want reliable, automated sitemap management without the manual overhead. Whether you have 10 pages or 10 million, we scale with you.
Key Features
Automatic URL Discovery β Our crawler intelligently discovers every URL on your site, including dynamically generated pages, API routes, and assets.
Real-Time Updates β Content changes are detected automatically, and sitemaps are regenerated and resubmitted within seconds.
Multi-Engine Submission β Submit to Google, Bing, Yandex, and Baidu simultaneously through a single API call.
Advanced Analytics β Track indexing status, crawl rates, and coverage metrics for every URL on your site.
Getting Started
The fastest way to get started is with our CLI tool:
# Install the CLI
$ npm install -g @sitemap/cli
# Initialize your project
$ sitemap init
# Generate and submit
$ sitemap generate --submit
β Sitemap generated: 2,847 URLs
β Submitted to Google, Bing, Yandex
For more detailed instructions, check out the Quick Start Guide.
Next Steps
Now that you understand the basics, explore these sections: