Create Site Map Using Anchor Text Links
What is a site map?
imply put, a site map is a table of contents of your website.
Why do I need a site map?
* Simple Navigation
A site map makes it easier for the public to navigate your site and quickly find what they’re looking for.
* Search Engine Indexing Advantage
A site map make a tremendous difference in the amount of pages on your site that are indexed in the search engines.
How do I create a site map?
Your site map can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. Spend some time researching and seeing how others have designed their site maps. For some examples of our site maps, see:
GNC Web Creations Site Map
Mississippi Photo Gallery Site Map
Things To Remember When Creating a Site Map
* Use plain text links.
Search engine spiders can have a more difficult time “seeing” JavaScript. To receive the most benefits from having a site map, make sure that the links are created as plain text links!
* Add a text link on the front page of your site.
There isn’t a lot of sense in creating a site map if you don’t put a text link to it on the front page of your site where site visitors and search engine spiders can easily find it.
* Use anchor text links.
Use your exact page titles so that you can take advantage of anchor text back links. Once again this will increase link popularity for your site.
* Add descriptive content.
Many search engines don’t like pages that are filled only with links. By adding descriptive content (much like search engines do) you can have a page filled with links and still have relevant content.
* Organize into categories.
Remember that your site map isn’t created just for search engines. Organize your site map into categories. By following the structure of a table of contents that you’d find in the front of a book, you’ll make it much easier for your visitors to find what they are looking for!
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