Sitemap
Example: A neighborhood cafe submits its /sitemap.xml once to Google Search Console, so when it adds a new seasonal-specials page the listing gets indexed within a few days instead of waiting weeks for Google to stumble onto it.
sitemap.xml
A file at /sitemap.xml on your domain that lists every public page on your site. You submit it once to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools so they know where to look.
Why it matters
Without a sitemap, Google finds your pages eventually but slowly. With one, new blog posts, new menu pages, and new specials get indexed in days instead of weeks. It's a one-time setup that pays off forever.
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What is sitemap?
Sitemap is a file at /sitemap.xml on your domain that lists every public page on your site. You submit it once to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools so they know where to look.
Why does sitemap matter for a restaurant?
Without a sitemap, Google finds your pages eventually but slowly. With one, new blog posts, new menu pages, and new specials get indexed in days instead of weeks. It's a one-time setup that pays off forever.
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