Sitemapp Questions

Discussion in 'Google Sitemaps' started by Derek1, Aug 31, 2009.

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  1. #1
    If I have a forum should I include all the links in my site map ? Also in my sitemap should I also include the following:

    http://www.domain.com as well as http://www.domain.com/index.php

    Thoughts ?
     
    Derek1, Aug 31, 2009 IP
  2. websitetools

    websitetools Well-Known Member

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    Never ever include URLs with duplicate content. Infact, your website should redirect suchs URLs to one. Check this article about duplicate urls and content for more info.
     
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  3. Derek1

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    Should I include both the .index and without .index in sitemap ?
     
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    you should not include both
     
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    I think u should not include urls which have duplicate content and include without .index in sitemap
     
    sharyl.wilson, Sep 1, 2009 IP
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    Also, try to avoid 'Utility URLs' (which often contain dupe content).

    These are URLs that are good for your human visitors, but provide little or no SEO value... 'buy now', 'make post', 'reply', 'leave comment'.

    These are great for your visitors, but do nothing for you within the search engines.
     
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    Perfect, thanks guys.
     
    Derek1, Sep 10, 2009 IP