BigCommerce Sitemap 101

Are you ready to supercharge your BigCommerce store's SEO? If you've ever wondered about the ins and outs of sitemaps on your BigCommerce site, you're in for a treat. In this article, we'll break down the key takeaways from our CEO Kal's informative video on the BigCommerce sitemap. Whether you're a seasoned BigCommerce user or just starting, this video is packed with valuable insights that can boost your online store's visibility and search engine ranking.

Visual Sitemap and XML Sitemap Demystified

The BigCommerce sitemap comes in two flavors: visual sitemaps and XML sitemaps. Kal will guide you through both in the video. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect:

• Visual Sitemap: Learn where to find the visual sitemap link, usually located in the footer of your BigCommerce store. Discover why it's essential not only for human visitors but also for search engine crawlers.

• XML Sitemap: Understand the importance of the XML sitemap, the one you want to send directly to Google. Kal provides the URL and demonstrates how to locate it on your BigCommerce store. You'll also gain insights into why BigCommerce splits the XML sitemap into different sections and how this benefits your SEO efforts.

Submitting Your Sitemap to Google and More

But that's not all. Kal's video goes beyond explaining what the BigCommerce sitemap is. He also walks you through the practical steps of leveraging sitemaps for maximum SEO impact:

• Submitting to Google: Discover how to submit your sitemap to Google using the Google Search Console. Kal shows you the simple process to ensure Google indexes your content efficiently.

• Robots.txt Optimization: Learn how to add your BigCommerce sitemap to your robots.txt file, a handy way to tell search engine crawlers about your sitemap. This optimization can help various search engines find and index your sitemap effortlessly.

Click to Watch the Video Above

Ready to dive into the world of BigCommerce sitemaps and take control of your online store's SEO destiny? Kal's video is your key to unlocking the full potential of sitemaps on BigCommerce. Click the video above to watch now and turbocharge your e-commerce website's visibility, traffic and search engine ranking!