How to Generate a Sitemap for Your SeaText Content
SeaText automatically creates a sitemap for every active project. To make a custom sitemap, open the Sitemap tab in your dashboard and click the “Generate Sitemap” button.
SeaText automatically generates a sitemap for each project once the AI connection is active and your site is verified. If you need a custom version, you can manually generate it from the dashboard. This article explains how sitemaps work, why they matter, and how to create, submit, and manage them with SeaText.
Why Search Engines Need a Sitemap
A sitemap is a file that lists all the pages on your website. Search engines like Google use sitemaps to discover new content and understand your site structure. Without a sitemap, search engines rely on internal links to find pages. That works for most sites, but it can miss pages that are deep, new, or not well linked.
Sitemaps help search engines crawl your site more efficiently. They tell the crawler which pages are most important and how often they change. This is especially important for large sites, new pages, or content that updates frequently. For SeaText users, the sitemap ensures that all AI-optimized pages get indexed quickly.
Search engines also use sitemaps to discover pages that are not linked from anywhere else. That includes product pages, blog posts, and landing pages that are only accessed via ads or email. Without a sitemap, those pages might never appear in search results.
How SeaText Creates and Updates Your Sitemap Automatically
SeaText builds a sitemap for each project in the background. You do not need to install any extra tools or write code. The sitemap is generated per domain, so if you have multiple websites, each gets its own sitemap.
After you install the SeaText JavaScript snippet and activate the AI, the platform starts tracking your pages. It scans your site regularly and adds new URLs to the sitemap. When you publish new content, edit existing pages, or delete old ones, the sitemap updates within minutes.
The automatic sitemap includes all pages that SeaText can access. It respects your page-level settings, so pages you choose to exclude are left out. The sitemap is stored on SeaText's servers and is accessible via a unique URL.
Activation and Connection Requirements
Before SeaText can generate a sitemap, you must complete the installation and activation steps. First, create a SeaText account and copy the JavaScript code from the integration section. Paste that code into your website's header, usually just before the closing </head> tag.
After adding the code, visit your website several times and stay on the page for at least 40 seconds. This activates the AI and links it to your account. Then wait at least five minutes until you see your website name displayed next to the SEATEXT logo at the top of the SeaText dashboard. That confirms the connection is working.
If you do not see your site name after 10 minutes, contact SeaText support. The issue could be a code installation error or a firewall blocking the script. The sitemap will not be generated until the connection is confirmed.
Step-by-Step: Generating a Custom Sitemap
If you need a sitemap that differs from the automatic version, you can generate one manually. Follow these steps:
- Log in to your SeaText dashboard.
- Navigate to the Content section.
- Click the Sitemap tab.
- Click the Generate Sitemap button.
- Choose the format: XML for search engines, HTML for visitors.
- Confirm your selection. SeaText will compile the current page URLs.
- Download or copy the generated file.
You can then submit the XML file to Google Search Console or any other webmaster tool. The custom sitemap includes only the pages you want, based on your current page-level settings. It does not include pages that are excluded or not yet published.
XML vs HTML Sitemap Formats
XML sitemaps are designed for search engines. They use a structured format that crawlers can read quickly. Google recommends XML sitemaps for all websites. They include metadata like last modified date, change frequency, and priority score.
HTML sitemaps are for human visitors. They list pages in a simple, readable format. This helps users navigate your site, especially if they are looking for a specific page. HTML sitemaps are less important for SEO, but they can improve user experience.
SeaText lets you generate both formats. For most use cases, you only need the XML version. The HTML sitemap is optional. If you generate both, make sure to link to the HTML sitemap from your footer or other navigation.
Submitting Your Sitemap to Google Search Console
After generating your XML sitemap, you should submit it to Google Search Console. This tells Google to crawl your pages more quickly. It also helps you monitor indexing status and errors.
To submit: open Google Search Console, select your property, and go to the Sitemaps section. Paste the URL of your SeaText sitemap and click Submit. The URL is usually something like https://seatext.com/sitemap/your-project-id.xml.
Google will then fetch the sitemap and start crawling the listed URLs. You can check the report for any errors, such as unreachable pages or incorrect URLs. Fix those issues and resubmit if needed.
Note: SeaText keeps the sitemap updated automatically, so you only need to submit it once. After that, Google will re-fetch it periodically.
Excluding Pages from the Sitemap
You may want to exclude certain pages from the sitemap. For example, duplicate content, thin pages, or internal admin pages should not be indexed. In SeaText, you can control this at the page level.
Open the page settings in the SeaText dashboard. Look for the option to hide the page from the sitemap. Toggle it on, and that page will be removed from the next sitemap update. The change takes effect within minutes.
Excluded pages are still accessible via direct links, but search engines will not discover them through the sitemap. This helps you focus crawl budget on your most important content.
How Often the Sitemap Refreshes
SeaText updates the sitemap automatically within minutes of any content change. When you add a new page, edit an existing one, or delete a page, the sitemap is regenerated. You do not need to trigger a manual update.
The automatic refresh happens in the background. You can verify the latest version by downloading the sitemap again. The metadata in the XML file shows the last modified date for each URL.
Limitations and Troubleshooting
SeaText generates a sitemap per project, not per subdomain. If you have multiple subdomains, you need a separate SeaText account for each. The sitemap only includes pages that are accessible to the SeaText script. If a page is behind a login or blocked by robots.txt, it will not appear.
If you notice missing pages, first check that the page is published and not excluded. Then ensure the SeaText script is still installed and active. Visit your site and confirm the logo appears. If the sitemap still does not include the page, contact SeaText support.
Another common issue is submitting the wrong sitemap URL. Make sure you copy the exact URL from the dashboard. Also, verify that your sitemap is not too large. Google limits sitemaps to 50,000 URLs or 50 MB uncompressed. If you exceed that, split your sitemap into multiple files.
FAQ
- Do I need to submit the sitemap manually? No, SeaText keeps the sitemap up‑to‑date automatically. But submitting it once to Google Search Console helps speed up initial indexing. After that, Google will re‑fetch it periodically.
- Can I exclude pages? Yes. Use the page‑level settings in SeaText to hide content from the sitemap. The change takes effect within minutes.
- How often does the sitemap refresh? It updates within minutes after you add, edit, or delete content. No manual refresh needed.
- Is there a cost for custom sitemap generation? No extra charge. It is included in all SeaText plans.
- What if the sitemap is missing pages? Check that the page is published and not excluded. Also ensure the SeaText script is active. If the issue persists, contact support.
- Can I generate a sitemap for a subdomain? Each SeaText account is linked to a single primary URL. For subdomains, create separate accounts.
- Does the sitemap include pages from multiple languages? Yes, if you have translated pages, they will appear in the sitemap. SeaText includes all language variants.
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