How to Setup Magical XML/HTML Sitemap

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Magical XML & HTML Sitemap on Shopify

This article will walk you through how to install and setup the Magical XML/HTML Sitemap app on your Shopify Store.

App Install Instructions

Installing the app in Shopify is easy.

Click “Add app” on the Magical Sitemap app listing.

Get App

App Setup Instructions

After completing the app installation, read the setup instructions to learn how to create your sitemap and add a link to it on your store.

The guided setup process within the app ensures the sitemap will be active in minutes, not hours. Open the app in within the Shopify store to view the detailed instructions for each of the following steps:

• Step 1: Create your sitemap- Step 2: Add a link to your sitemap

App Setup Instruction Library

Create your HTML sitemap

Walkthrough Video

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Instructions

You must create your sitemap to begin using the app.

Click “Create sitemap” to generate the sitemap. By default, it will list all Products, Collections, and Pages on your store.

Add a link to your HTML sitemap

Walkthrough Video

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Instructions

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Navigation.
2. On theNavigation page, click the title of the menu that you want to edit.
3. ClickAdd menu item.
4. Enter a name for the menu item. This name displays in the menu, and can include special characters or emoji.
5. Click theLink field, and then enter /tools/sitemap6. From the dropdown below select the box with the arrow and /tools/sitemap to lock in your selections.
6. ClickAdd to save your menu item.
7. ClickSave menu.

Remove link to your HTML sitemap

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Navigation.
2. On theNavigation page, click the title of the menu that you want to edit.
3. ClickDelete beside the menu item that you want to remove.
4. ClickRemove to confirm.
5. ClickSave menu.

Submit your XML sitemap to Google

Your XML sitemap is a separately generated page designed to help search engines like Google index your website.

Follow these instructions to submit your XML sitemap to Google:

1. Add domain properties and verify your site with Google.
2. Copy your XML sitemap link: https://{INSERT-YOUR-STORE-URL}/sitemap.xml3. Submit your sitemap file to Google Search Console.

Click the XML sitemap submitted button to confirm you have submitted your sitemap to Google.

Walkthrough Video

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Need Help or Have Questions?

Visit our Help Center for additional setup instructions, troubleshooting tips, and answers to frequently asked questions about Magical Product Fees.

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