To create a Google Sitemap, the process is almost identical to creating an RSS feed. Instead of selecting RSS as the output type when creating the page type, select Google Sitemaps instead.
Additionally, when creating the page, use a URL value of
sitemap.xml
. Although not mandatory, this is a convention when
creating site maps for Google.
Additionally, you should create this page at the top level of your site (that is, directly beneath the home page of your site). Google only allows pages within the branch of your site where the site map is located.
Once you have created your site map you can add it to Google. This is achieved using
Google Webmaster
Tools
.
If you haven't done so already, you will need to set up your site in Google Webmaster Tools before you can add a site map. This may require validating your site to prove that you have access to manage it.