Is using a sitemap generator like xml-sitemaps.com really useful in terms of SEO? or is building a manual sitemap just as effective? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks.
It is useful and do not give any problem for SEO. It will be handy and much more easier task to use these tools for creating sitemaps.
Well, obivously having an automated tool to create sitemaps for you saves you time, thus indirectly earns you money
Actually I am using xml-sitemaps.com and its also related (Sitemap Generator) tools. They are very useful, because these tools are saved time and gives perfect Sitemap.
If you have a bigger site, then it's good for use since it's free. Manually can take alot of time, so it's better to use a software.
Another site map generator tool is http://www.thesitemapper.com. It is a Windows application and creates XML and HTML site maps.
I think a web tool will never do a good job and it will time out. desktop based spiders that build sitemaps are advisable. thesitemapper does a decent job. I would rather build it integrated into the site as if you add new pages, it get updates automatically. If you use a third party tool you need to keep running it everytime you add new pages.
It definitely doesn't hurt. There is a great wordpress plugin available. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-sitemap-generator/
It does indeed help your site, like many people herehave stated. However which performs better: Google Sitemap or XML Sitemap generator?
Many expert webmaster told me sitemap generator like xml-sitemaps.com is useful!............................ but now in wish to know about how it can be install. Plz tell
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