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Sitemap

A sitemap is a file that lists website URLs for search engines.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Quick summary

Term
Sitemap
Plain-English definition
A sitemap is a file that lists website URLs for search engines.
Technical definition
A sitemap is a file that lists website URLs for search engines.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
SEO, Canonical URL, Indexing

Definition

A sitemap is a file that lists website URLs for search engines.

Why it matters

Sitemaps help search engines discover glossary and knowledge-base pages.

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