Sitemap Checker
A sitemap checker validates XML sitemaps for errors and indexing issues.
Definition
Sitemap checkers scan XML files to ensure URLs are valid and discoverable by search engines.
Why it matters
Broken or outdated sitemaps can harm crawling and indexing.
Example: A checker finds that 20% of URLs return 404 errors.
Use Cases
Indexing Control
Ensure correct pages are indexed.
Error Detection
Find broken or redirected URLs.
Update Monitoring
Check freshness of submitted URLs.
Optimize how bots crawl the site.
Crawl Efficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sitemap checker?
A tool to validate XML sitemap integrity.
Why is it important?
It ensures crawlers see the right URLs.
How often check sitemaps?
Whenever new pages are added.
Does Google require sitemaps?
404s, redirects, non-canonical URLs.
What errors can appear?
404s, redirects, non-canonical URLs.