The XML Sitemap guide for SEOs

📌 Summary
In this video, we explore the concept of XML sitemaps, which serve as an essential navigational tool for search engines.
We also discuss XML sitemap indexes, which function as a collection of sitemaps to efficiently handle larger websites. The impact of sitemaps on SEO is highlighted.
Also, the video outlines which websites should use sitemaps, focusing on those with extensive or frequently updated content.
Next, we delve into the structure of an XML sitemap and sitemap index files, providing a clear understanding of their components. A step-by-step guide on creating and submitting a sitemap to Google Search Console is presented.
Finally, we share best practices for sitemaps, including regular updates and adhering to proper formatting guidelines.

⌛️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:17 What is an XML sitemap?
00:53 What is an XML sitemap Index?
01:10 Sitemap effects on SEO
01:55 What websites should use sitemaps?
02:24 What's the Structure of an XML Sitemap
03:10 Sitemap Index Files Structure
03:28 How to create a sitemap
04:24 How to submit a sitemap on Google Search Console
04:44 Sitemaps best practices

[themysteryman]

Not related to sitemap. But I have some issues on my blog and I clicked the VALIDATE FIX column and the last updated for page indexing is 4 days.

Do I continue posting and submitting for indexing or do I wait?

And can I still submit the pages (that the pages are being validated) for indexing again?