How to Create a Website's XML Sitemap

Creating an XML sitemap for a website involves listing the URLs of the site in a specific format that is readable by search engines. Let's consider a website "https://forexratespakistan.com", this process would typically include several steps. However, please note that I cannot directly create files for external websites or access their server details. But I can guide you through the process of creating an XML sitemap.

Steps to Create an XML Sitemap:

• Identify All URLs: List all the pages on the website. This includes main pages, product pages, blog posts, and any other URLs you want search engines to find.
• Choose a Sitemap Generation Method:Manual Creation: If the website is small, you can manually create an XML sitemap in a text editor, following the XML sitemap standard format.Sitemap Generators: For larger sites, use online sitemap generation tools or CMS plugins (like those available for WordPress, Joomla, etc.) to automatically generate the sitemap. Free Online Tool for Generating Sitemap: https://www.xml-sitemaps.com/
• Format the Sitemap: Ensure the sitemap follows the XML standard. A basic XML sitemap entry looks like this:

<url>
<loc>https://forexratespakistan.com/page-url</loc>

  <lastmod>2023-12-01</lastmod>

  <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>

  <priority>0.5</priority>

</url>        

- loc: URL of the page.

- lastmod: The last modification date of the file.

- changefreq: How frequently the page is likely to change.

- priority: The priority of this URL relative to other URLs on the site.

• Create the Sitemap File:

Compile all URLs in the XML format.Save the file as sitemap.xml.

• Upload the Sitemap:

Upload sitemap.xml to the root directory of the website (https://forexratespakistan.com/sitemap.xml).

• Submit the Sitemap to Search Engines:

Submit the sitemap to search engine webmaster tools, like Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.

• Regular Updates:

Regularly update the sitemap as new pages are added or old pages are removed.

Example of a Simple Sitemap Entry:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="https://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">

   <url>
      <loc>https://forexratespakistan.com/</loc>
      <lastmod>2023-12-01</lastmod>
      <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
      <priority>1.0</priority>
   </url>

   <!-- More URL entries here -->

</urlset>        

By following these steps, you can create and maintain an effective XML sitemap for any website , enhancing the site's visibility and indexing on search engines. Remember to keep the sitemap updated and check periodically for any errors through webmaster tools.

Reach out for a quick chat if you have any question about setting up the sitemap for your website.