sitemap.xml
A `sitemap.xml` file is an XML file that helps search engines understand the structure of your website. It lists all the important pages and allows search engines to crawl your site more intelligently. Here’s a basic structure:
```xml
http://www.example.com/
2023-10-01
monthly
1.0
http://www.example.com/about
2023-09-15
yearly
0.8
http://www.example.com/contact
2023-10-01
monthly
0.7
```
### Key Elements
- <url>: Represents a single URL entry.
- <loc>: Specifies the location (URL) of the page.
- <lastmod>: Indicates the last modification date of the page.
- <changefreq>: Suggests how frequently the page is likely to change (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
- <priority>: Indicates the priority of the page relative to other pages on the site (0.0 to 1.0).
### Benefits of Using a Sitemap
- Improves SEO: Helps search engines index your site more efficiently.
- Informs about updates: Notifies search engines about new or changed content.
- Enhances crawling: Facilit