{"id":2818,"date":"2023-06-19T19:37:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T14:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/?p=2818"},"modified":"2023-06-19T19:37:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T14:07:27","slug":"how-to-add-html-sitemap-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/how-to-add-html-sitemap-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"The easy & quick way to add an HTML sitemap in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for an easy and quick way to add an HTML Sitemap in WordPress? If yes, this guide is the perfect fit for your query.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An HTML sitemap is a webpage that includes all the posts and pages of your site in an organized way and helps you facilitate user navigation on your site, boosting the user experience. This sitemap is different from the XML sitemap that you submit to search engines to boost your site’s crawlability. More on this later.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, in this guide, we’ll discuss what HTML sitemaps are, why they are important, how they differ from XML sitemaps, and how you can add an HTML sitemap in WordPress in the most-simplest manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, without further digressing, Let’s begin!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is an HTML Sitemap?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

An HTML sitemap is a webpage that includes all the posts and pages of your site in an organized way. It is similar to a table of content and helps users to discover everything on your site effortlessly and facilitate their navigation on your site.<\/span><\/p>\n

HTML sitemaps are primarily created for users and help them find the information they are looking for in an effortless manner.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do HTML and XML sitemaps differ?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Both XML and HTML sitemap are files similar to a roadmap that are used to understand the structure and content of a website. However, the major difference is their intended audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HTML sitemaps are designed for website users and are presented in an organized and appealing way to help users find the information easily. These include content titles along with a short and catchy description of each page to give an overview to users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the contrary, XML sitemaps<\/a> are designed for search engines and include a list of important URLs that helps search crawlers discover and crawl your pages efficiently.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both types of sitemaps, HTML as well as XML sitemaps, are valuable from an SEO perspective. However, HTML sitemaps are more important for user experience. They help visitors find what they’re looking for quickly and easily, which can increase engagement and ultimately lead to more conversions.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to add an HTML Sitemap to WordPress?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that you’ve understood what an HTML sitemap is and why it is valuable for websites, it’s time to create and add an HTML sitemap to your site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Install and activate the Simple Sitemap plugin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To create and add a sitemap, you’ll need to download the ‘<\/span>Simple Sitemap’<\/span><\/a>\u00a0plugin on your site. It’s a free and efficient plugin that allows you to add an HTML sitemap to WordPress easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To get started with ‘<\/span>Simple Sitemap,’<\/span>\u00a0first install and activate it on your site. You can refer to our easy guide on installing a plugin in WP<\/a> if you need help with plugin installation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon plugin activation, you can either open an existing HTML sitemap or create a new one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To create a new HTML sitemap, simply navigate to Pages >> Add New.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n