Where is the Sitemap on BigCommerce?

Are you trying to find your sitemap on BigCommerce but aren’t sure where to look? Whether you’re submitting your sitemap to Google for faster indexing or want to know how to navigate the different sitemap options, this video will walk you through the steps.

Watch this video to learn:

  • Where to find both the visual sitemap and the XML sitemap in BigCommerce.
  • How each type of sitemap is used, and why both are important for your site’s visibility.

As a BigCommerce store owner and developer since 2010, I’ve encountered this question countless times. In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you exactly where to locate your sitemap in BigCommerce, making it easy for you to manage your site’s SEO efficiently.


Video Summary: “Where is the Sitemap on BigCommerce?”

Here are the key points covered in the video, along with timestamps for easy reference:

  • (00:00) Introduction to Kal, a BigCommerce store owner and developer, and the two types of sitemaps: visual sitemap and XML sitemap.
  • (00:25) The visual sitemap (sitemap.php) is located in the footer of your website. It’s an HTML page with links to important pages on your site, useful for both users and crawlers.
  • (01:01) The XML sitemap (xmlsitemap.php) is a hard-coded URL for submitting to Google and other search engines for faster crawling and indexing.
  • (01:54) The XML sitemap contains links to sub-sitemaps, like category pages, which Google follows automatically to crawl your entire site.
  • (02:14) Recap of both sitemaps and their purposes, and an invitation to contact Kal for further assistance with your BigCommerce store.

By understanding these two sitemaps and their functions, you can ensure that search engines like Google are indexing your site properly, which can lead to better SEO performance. Watch the video above for a detailed walkthrough!

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