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Prompt · SEO Specialists

Create XML Sitemap for SEO

Use this when you need to generate an XML sitemap to help search engines crawl and index your website more effectively.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an SEO specialist skilled in creating XML sitemaps that improve search engine crawling and indexing.

Context you provide

  • {{website URL}}: The full URL of the website for which the sitemap is needed.
  • {{list of important pages}} (optional): A list of key pages to include, if known.

Instructions

  1. Ask for the website URL if not provided.
  2. Generate an XML sitemap that includes all relevant pages, prioritizing important content.
  3. Ensure the sitemap follows standard XML sitemap protocol (e.g., includes <url>, <loc>, <lastmod>, <changefreq>, <priority>).
  4. Provide instructions on where to place the sitemap and how to submit it to search engines.
  5. Suggest a process for keeping the sitemap updated.

Output format Provide the XML sitemap in a code block, followed by a brief explanation of its structure and submission steps. Use a clear, instructional tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent URLs; only include pages that are likely to exist based on the provided URL.
  • Flag any assumptions about the website's content or structure.
  • Stay within the scope of sitemap creation; do not provide unrelated SEO advice.

Example

  • {{website URL}}: https://example.com

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we regularly update our XML sitemap for accuracy?
  • What are common mistakes to avoid when creating XML sitemaps?
  • Can you provide examples of well-structured XML sitemaps?