How to Add Your Sitemap to Google Search or Cludo
A sitemap helps search engines index your website efficiently, ensuring your content appears in search results. Follow these steps to add your sitemap, whether you’re using Google Search Console or Cludo.
Adding Your Sitemap to Google Search Console
Google Search Console is a free tool that allows you to manage your site's presence in Google Search.
Step 1: Sign in to Google Search Console
Log in to Google Search Console.
Select your website (property).
Step 3: Submit the Sitemap
Navigate to Sitemaps in the left-hand menu.
In the "Add a new sitemap" field, enter the full URL of your sitemap, which can be retrieved from your PublicInput Settings -> Integrations tab.
Click Submit.
Step 4: Monitor Status
Check back after a few hours or days to see if the sitemap has been processed.
Google will display the status of your sitemap (e.g., Successful, Errors, etc.).
Adding Your Sitemap to Cludo
Cludo uses your sitemap to crawl and index your content for its internal search functionality.
Step 1: Access Cludo Dashboard
Log in to your Cludo account at Cludo Dashboard.
Navigate to Configuration > Crawlers.
Step 2: Add Your Sitemap URL
Select an existing crawler or create a new one.
In the Sitemap URLs section:
Enter the full URL of your sitemap, which can be retrieved from the Settings -> Integrations tab if your plan supports CMS integrations.
Click Add to include it.
Save your changes.
Step 3: Run the Crawler
Run the crawler manually or wait for the scheduled crawl.
Monitor progress in the Cludo dashboard to ensure the sitemap is indexed.
Best Practices for Sitemaps
Keep It Updated: Ensure your sitemap dynamically updates when content is added or modified.
Monitor Errors:
Use Google Search Console or Cludo analytics to identify pages with errors.
Use Multiple Sitemaps:
For large websites, split content into multiple sitemaps and use a sitemap index file.