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A WordPress sitemap is a file that lists all of the posts, pages, and other content that make up a site. 

Although sitemaps are usually created by WordPress by default, this isn’t always true. In this guide, we cover how to check if your site has one and what to do if it doesn’t. We’ll also explore the differences between XML and HTML sitemaps.

What exactly is a sitemap?

When people talk about sitemaps, they’re usually referring to an XML sitemap. While there are other types, let’s start with XML.

An XML sitemap gives search engines a comprehensive overview of your site’s structure. It typically includes the full URL of each page and notes the last time each one was updated.

XML sitemaps exist primarily to help search engines find all the pages and other content on your site. This allows the search engine to add your content to its index and, when relevant, show it to users in search results. 

Although search engines can index your pages…