Quick-fire Plugins: Google XML Sitemaps

In the plugin spotlight this time is Google XML Sitemaps, the one-stop generator of sitemaps.

A web interface showing the Google XML plugin logo

In the plugin spotlight this time is Google XML Sitemaps, the one-stop generator of sitemaps. Let’s dig in.

In short

This plugin can generate a page, news, video, XML, HTML or RSS sitemap to make sure search engine users can find your web pages more easily.

Used for…

Indexing, SEO, page building

Benefits

  • Quick alerts: by telling search engines when content is added or adapted right away, the content gets indexed as soon as possible.
  • SEO: despite the name, this plugin works across all major search engines so your pages can be found easily.
  • Comprehensive usage: the plugin even supports custom post types, taxonomies, WordPress page types and custom URLs.
  • Pricing: developed under the General Practice License, this is completely free to use commercially.
Languages

Google XML Sitemaps is now available in 37 languages.

Final takeaway for agencies and in-house teams…

With instant updates and a simple set up, it helps index your webpages immediately. The user-friendly interface also makes generating sitemaps simple and customised to bespoke wants and needs, even for WooCommerce sites.

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