XML sitemap versus a physical sitemap

Discussion in 'Google Sitemaps' started by adamsmith2015, Sep 26, 2011.

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    I have a XML sitemap set up for my website, which i made using Google Webmaster Tools. I don't however have a physical site map, for viewers of my website. What is the benefit of having one of these? Is it worth much in terms of SEO?
     
    adamsmith2015, Sep 26, 2011 IP
  2. pikus

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    I am also interested on this topic....
     
    pikus, Sep 29, 2011 IP
  3. OSSEO

    OSSEO Active Member

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    Physical or HTML Sitemap for visitors and XML Sitemap for Google. I ill recommend you both.
     
    OSSEO, Sep 30, 2011 IP
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    xml sitemap is used for better site indexing , but you want to provide better experience to your website user....you should use html sitemap
     
    ajaykumar9887, Oct 2, 2011 IP
  5. websitetools

    websitetools Well-Known Member

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    Yep, use a HTML sitemaps for your visitors (+ link juice) and XML sitemaps purely for search engines
     
    websitetools, Oct 4, 2011 IP
  6. spymobiles

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    For search engines readability i would like to suggest that use xml sitemap.
     
    spymobiles, Oct 12, 2011 IP
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    It is nice to have a physical sitemap for your visitors. It makes it easier to navigate your site and go to the particular page they are interested in.
     
    RunningRunners, Oct 12, 2011 IP
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    Both type are sitemap is good, but not necessary. If you want to provide more convenience to site visitor use HTML sitemap and if want to give some convenience to search engine than provide xml sitemap.
     
    you-me, Oct 15, 2011 IP
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    Both are important sitemap for your website for the reason that XML Sitemap for Google or other search engine and Physical Sitemap for visitors
     
    Atco-maart, Oct 17, 2011 IP