Upload your XML sitemap to Shopify and submit it for Google indexing. Repeat for new content.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Problems with Sitemaps<\/h2>\n
The problem is that without a sitemap, you run a high risk that your website won\u2019t be indexed properly. Pages that might be important, like landing pages, could be missed off completely and therefore, not be ranked on Google or other search engines. This could cause you to lose traffic, leads and sales.<\/p>\n
Additionally, on-page optimization is crucial for ensuring that each page of your site is easily discoverable and ranks well in search engine results. And without a good sitemap, it can sometimes take months for Google to see your new store. Most stores have a three to six month penalty applied against them. A sitemap won\u2019t compensate completely against the new domain penalty, but it will help.<\/p>\n
How to Solve Problems with your Sitemap<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re having problems with your sitemap there are easy solutions. For one, you can generate a Google Webmasters Account and then upload a sitemap yourself. This will encourage Google to crawl your website and help you recover from a Google Penalty.<\/p>\n
Step 1: Sign In<\/h3>\n
The first step is to sign in to your Google Webmaster Tools (or create an account if you haven\u2019t already).<\/p>\n
Step 2: Choose your Site\u2019s URL<\/h3>\n
Next, you need to choose your site\u2019s URL. If you can\u2019t see it in the link, then you might need to add it and then authenticate your website. There are several ways this can be done.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Crawl Area<\/h3>\n
Within the webmaster tools console, click on the \u2018Crawl\u2019 link located on the menu. Then you need to click on the \u2018Sitemaps\u2019 area.<\/p>\n
Within this area, you need to select the option that reads \u2018Add\/Test\u2019 Sitemap. This is located in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Input<\/h3>\n
Now upload your sitemap, this should be in XML format, and you can often find this on your Shopify website.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Submit<\/h3>\n
Now you can click on the option that reads, \u2018Submit Sitemap\u2019 and this will be sent to Google. It can take a few days or even weeks for the pages to have been indexed by Google. Therefore, don\u2019t expect instant results.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Repeat when you Publish Vital Content<\/h3>\n
Now you need to repeat this process every time you upload vital content to your website. This could be key products or landing pages on your website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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