Make sure it does not include pages with other status codes,

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So your sitemap should not include pages that you want to exclude from search results. These can be non-canonical duplicate pages, admin pages, pages hidden behind a paywall, thank you pages, etc. Additionally, an XML sitemap should only list valid pages (pages that return a 200 status code).

Such as: 3xx: Pages with redirects 301 permanent redirect). 4xx: Pages that are not available (404 page not found). 5xx: Pages that return server errors 502 bad gateway). What is the Difference Between HTML and XML Sitemaps? The antigua barbuda email list main difference between HTML and XML sitemaps is their purpose.

HTML sitemaps help visitors navigate, while XML sitemaps help search engines discover pages. Google recommends using XML sitemaps for SEO purposes. When it comes to HTML sitemaps, Google Search Consultant John Mueller recommends focusing on clear navigation and good site architecture instead of using HTML sitemaps.


He says they should "never be a must." Should I Use the "Priority" and "Changefreq" Attributes in My XML Sitemap? "Priority" and "changefreq" are two optional attributes that can be added to each URL listed in an XML sitemap. Google has repeatedly stated (such as in this Webmaster Central hangout ) that they do not play a significant role in sitemaps.