How do I upload an XML sitemap to Google Search Console for a site published with Webflow on a custom domain?
TL;DR
- Locate your Webflow sitemap at
yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. - Verify site ownership in Google Search Console using DNS or meta tag methods.
- Submit
sitemap.xmlin the Sitemaps section of Google Search Console. - Check submission status and troubleshoot errors if needed.
- Monitor indexing in the Coverage section and resolve issues as they arise.
To submit your XML sitemap for a Webflow site on a custom domain, follow these steps:
1. Locate Your Webflow Sitemap URL
- Webflow automatically generates a sitemap at:
https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml - Replace
yourdomain.comwith your actual custom domain.
2. Verify Site Ownership in Google Search Console
- Go to Google Search Console.
- Select your website or add a new property if it's not listed.
- Verify ownership if you haven’t already:
- Recommended: Use the “Domain” verification with DNS settings.
- Alternative: Use the "URL Prefix" method by adding a meta tag or uploading a verification file.
3. Submit the Sitemap to Google Search Console
- Go to the Sitemaps section in Google Search Console.
- Enter
sitemap.xmlin the submission field (Google automatically appends your domain). - Click Submit to confirm.
4. Check Sitemap Submission Status
- Refresh the page in Google Search Console.
- If Google successfully accesses the file, the status should be Success.
- If there's an error, confirm that your site is published and the sitemap URL works in a browser.
5. Monitor Indexing Progress
- Go to the Coverage section in Google Search Console.
- Check for indexing issues and resolve any errors reported by Google.
- Expect some delay before all pages are indexed.
Summary
Webflow automatically generates an XML sitemap at yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. After verifying your site in Google Search Console, submit this URL under the Sitemaps section. Monitor the indexing status to ensure all pages are properly crawled.