/tech/ - Technical SEO

xml sitemaps are a lifesaver when it comes to letting search engines know what pages you have and how often they're updated. make sure your [code]sitemap.xml[/code] uses '''xhtml 1.0 strict''' doctype for compatibility across all major web crawlers. not only does this ensure better parsing, but also helps in reducing potential errors that might arise from other html versions not being fully supported by some search engine bots.'''be sure to validate your sitemap xml file regularly using online tools like the one provided directly on google's search console.