Why we use XML sitemap for the search engine crawler or spider?

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    I have a nice question for all SEO's, Why we create xml sitemap for the search engine crawler or spider?

    i know it is used for indexing and crawling our all URL's but i why in XML form not in other form ?

    Thanks in advance....
     
    searchesuk, Dec 21, 2011 IP
  2. C.Rebecca

    C.Rebecca Active Member

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    Its because HTML Sitemaps offer a general guide while XML sitemap is like a beacon to SE’s.
    XML offers a more comprehensive in depth information about a website which a HTML Sitemap cannot offer.
    XML sitemaps are well suited for dynamic flash heavy websites while an HTML sitemap won't be of any help for dynamic website.
     
    C.Rebecca, Dec 25, 2011 IP
  3. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Why do you need to know that anyway? Do you want to reinvent the wheels?
     
    Richie_Ni, Dec 25, 2011 IP
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    blossom2347 Peon

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    Right said.
     
    blossom2347, Dec 26, 2011 IP
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    sisatel Active Member

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    XML site map is mainly for search engine crawler not for visitor. It allows webmasters to inform search engines about URLs in your website for easy indexing. Submitting a XML sitemap to search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN will not only help your website being indexing rapidly and proficiently but also increase your website’s visibilities in search engines as well.
     
    sisatel, Dec 26, 2011 IP
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    In my opinion we should use both, XML sitemap is lightweight and good for submitting in Google webmasters tools whereas HTML sitemap is good for your blog visitors.
     
    localnumberone, Dec 27, 2011 IP
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    Both sitemaps are work same they are navigational helpers of the website for users and search engine bot.
     
    stella_j, Dec 27, 2011 IP