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Reviewing an XML Sitemap Before Submitting It

A sitemap visualizer turns an XML URL list into a view that is easier to inspect. It can help you find unexpected URLs, missing sections,...

What this tool helps you do

A sitemap visualizer turns an XML URL list into a view that is easier to inspect. It can help you find unexpected URLs, missing sections, duplicate entries, or patterns that suggest the sitemap is being generated incorrectly.

Steps for a reliable result

Load the sitemap in Sitemap Visualizer and review the URLs by category or path. Open representative entries and compare them with the site's preferred canonical URLs. Correct the source generator before submitting a revised sitemap.

Things worth checking

A sitemap should contain indexable, canonical URLs that you want search engines to discover. Do not use it as a replacement for internal links or robots directives. If a URL returns an error, fix the underlying page or remove it from the sitemap as appropriate.

Related tools

Depending on your next step, you may also find Sitemap Generator, Site Crawler and Redirect Checker useful. Choose the tool that matches the task instead of converting or editing a file more than necessary.

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