A representation of a website’s pages or structure, intended for people or machines depending on its format.
A practical example
An HTML sitemap helps visitors navigate, while an XML sitemap lists URLs for search engines.
What to watch for
A planning diagram, an HTML page and an XML feed serve different purposes. None replaces sensible internal navigation.
Related reading
Explore XML Sitemap and Indexing. Try our noindex checker for a practical next step. See how this fits into Technical SEO.