Google Search Console (previously known as Google Webmaster Tools) provides an easy way to submit and monitor sitemaps in real time. Using the Sitemap tool in Search Console allows you to easily add, edit and remove links within your sitemap at any time. Follow these instructions on how to Submit a Sitemap in Google Search Console.
Step 1: Create your sitemap
1. The sitemap is an XML file that contains information about all the pages on your website. It's best if you create this file before submitting it, but it's not required. The easiest way to create one is by going into your website's WordPress dashboard and clicking Pages in the left sidebar. Next, click on All Pages in the top right corner of the page and then hit Export under the title.
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Step 2: Get your site verified by Google Search Console
2. Get your site verified by Google Search Console. It's one of the first steps you should take when starting any new website. The verification process ensures that you are in control of the content on the site and that it is not hacked or otherwise compromised. You can verify your site by adding the verification code from your site, which is shown on the page after you select Verify this domain.
Step 3: Add the sitemap URL to your site's robots.txt file
3. Add the sitemap URL to your site's robots.txt file. This tells search engines not to crawl any pages in your sitemap that you don't want indexed and can help keep crawl costs down. On most web servers, this file is located in the root directory of your website, and it should have the following syntax: