How To Create a Sitemap For Blogger in 2025

Sitemaps...

Are they really important? Yes, sitemaps are a very crucial part of your website or blog as far as search engine indexing is concerned. The sitemaps you submit helps google (search engine) to understand the structure and content on your website.

Do I Still Need to Manually Create Sitemaps For my Blogger Blog?

The answer to this question varies with respect to the number of articles (content) you have on your site. It is true that blogger automatically creates and submits a sitemap for you but for larger blogs (when your content grows exponentially), the sitemap might not include all your links. Hence, there is a need to create custom sitemaps even if not from the start, maybe sometime later when your site becomes content rich.

How To Access The Default Blogger Sitemap

Access the sitemap Blogger generously creates for your blog. You can access it at: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml

(replace "yourblogname" with your Blogger blog name)

Generate a Custom Sitemap for Your Blog

For larger blogs with many posts, the default sitemap may not include all URLs. Here's how to create a more comprehensive sitemap:

a) Step 1: Get a List of Your Posts

Visit: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?max-results=500
This URL displays your latest 500 blog posts in an XML format.

b) Step 2: Break into Smaller Sitemaps (Optional)

If your blog exceeds 500 posts, consider creating multiple sitemaps. For example:

http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?start-index=501&max-results=500
Continue increasing the start-index until all posts are covered.

c) Step 3: Create a Sitemap File

Copy the URLs from the XML feed and paste them into an XML sitemap generator (free tools are available online, like XML Sitemap Generator).

Submit Your Sitemap to Search Engines

For Google Search Console:

Log in to Google Search Console.
Select your property (your Blogger blog).
Navigate to Sitemaps in the left-hand menu.
Enter the sitemap URL (e.g., /sitemap.xml or the custom URLs you created).
Click Submit.

For Bing Webmaster Tools:

Log in to Bing Webmaster Tools.
Go to Sitemaps under the site you want to manage.
Add the sitemap URL and click Submit.

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Tips for Better Indexing

Regularly update your sitemap if you create new content frequently.
Ensure your Blogger posts are public and not marked as private.

Optimize your blog posts for SEO to improve their discoverability.

How To Add a Sitemap Widget To Your Blogspot blog.

Adding a sitemap widget to your Blogspot (Blogger) blog provides a user-friendly way for visitors to navigate your site and discover all your posts. Below is a step-by-step guide to creating and adding a sitemap widget.

1. Create the Sitemap Page Content

The sitemap widget typically lists your blog posts, categorized by labels. Here's how to set it up:

a) Use HTML and JavaScript for Sitemap

Go to your Blogger Dashboard.
Click on Pages > New Page.
Switch to the HTML View (not Compose view).
Paste the following code into the page:

<h2>Sitemap</h2>
<div id="sitemap">
  <script type="text/javascript">
    function loadSitemap() {
      var blogUrl = "https://yourblogname.blogspot.com"; // Replace with your blog URL
      var maxPosts = 500; // Adjust this number based on your blog size
      var script = document.createElement('script');
      script.src = blogUrl + '/feeds/posts/default?alt=json-in-script&callback=showSitemap';
      document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);
    }

    function showSitemap(json) {
      var output = '<ul>';
      var entries = json.feed.entry || [];
      for (var i = 0; i < entries.length; i++) {
        var title = entries[i].title.$t;
        var link = entries[i].link.find(function(l) { return l.rel === "alternate"; }).href;
        output += '<li><a href="' + link + '">' + title + '</a></li>';
      }
      output += '</ul>';
      document.getElementById('sitemap').innerHTML = output;
    }

    loadSitemap();
  </script>
</div>

Replace https://yourblogname.blogspot.com with your actual blog URL.
Save and publish the page.

2. Add the Sitemap as a Widget

If you prefer to add the sitemap widget in your blog layout, follow these steps:

a) Using a HTML/JavaScript Gadget

Go to Layout in your Blogger Dashboard.
Click Add a Gadget where you want the sitemap to appear.
Select HTML/JavaScript.
Paste the same code (from above) into the content box.
Save and arrange the widget position in your layout.

3. Customize the Sitemap Appearance

To style the sitemap:

Go to Theme > Customize > Advanced > Add CSS.
Add custom CSS to change the appearance of the links, headings, or layout, for example:

#sitemap ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

#sitemap li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

#sitemap a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #007bff;
}

#sitemap a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

4. Test the Sitemap

Visit the sitemap page to ensure all posts are loading correctly.

Check that the widget is visible on your homepage or sidebar if added via Layout.

FAQ

1. What is a sitemap in Blogger?

A sitemap is a file that lists all the URLs on your blog, helping search engines understand your website's structure and index your content effectively.

2. Does Blogger automatically create a sitemap?

Yes, Blogger automatically generates a sitemap for your blog at the URL: `http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml`.

3. How can I check if my sitemap is working?

You can check your sitemap by visiting `http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml` in your browser. Replace `yourblogname` with your actual blog URL.

4. Do I need to create a custom sitemap for my Blogger blog?

For most blogs, the default sitemap is sufficient. However, for blogs with more than 500 posts, you may need to create a custom sitemap to ensure all posts are indexed.

5. How do I submit my Blogger sitemap to Google?

Go to Google Search Console.
Select your property.
Navigate to Sitemaps and enter `/sitemap.xml`.
Click Submit.

6. Can I create a sitemap page for visitors on my Blogger blog?

Yes, you can create a sitemap page using HTML and JavaScript to list all your blog posts for easy navigation.

7. How often should I update my sitemap?

Blogger updates its default sitemap automatically when you publish new posts. If you're using a custom sitemap, update it whenever new posts are added.

8. What are the benefits of having a sitemap?

A sitemap improves your blog’s SEO by helping search engines index your content faster and more accurately. It also enhances user navigation if displayed as a page or widget.

9. How do I fix errors in my Blogger sitemap?

Common errors include missing posts or incorrect URLs. To fix these:

Ensure all posts are published and public.

Verify the sitemap URL in Google Search Console.

Clear your browser and site cache, then check again.