What tools can I use in Webflow to create better sitemaps, including video sitemaps and excluding specific pages? Is Screaming Frog recommended?

TL;DR
  • Use Webflow's settings to manage page inclusion in the automatically generated XML sitemap.
  • Exclude pages via "Exclude page from site search and sitemap" in SEO settings.
  • Use Screaming Frog for creating video sitemaps.
  • Submit sitemaps to search engines through platforms like Google Search Console for indexing.

Creating efficient and comprehensive sitemaps in Webflow involves a few strategies and tools. Screaming Frog is indeed a recommended tool for such purposes.

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1. Webflow's Built-in Sitemap Functionality

  • Webflow automatically generates an XML sitemap for your projects, which includes all pages by default.
  • You can manage which pages are included or excluded in the sitemap by adjusting the settings in the Page Settings.

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2. Excluding Specific Pages in Webflow

  • Go to the desired page’s settings within Webflow.
  • Scroll to the SEO Settings and find the "Exclude page from site search and sitemap" option.
  • Check this option for any page you want to exclude from the sitemap. Repeat for additional pages as needed.

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3. Video Sitemaps

  • Webflow does not natively support video sitemaps.
  • Utilize external tools like Screaming Frog to create a video sitemap. Screaming Frog can analyze embedded video URLs and generate a video sitemap that can be submitted to search engines separately.

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4. Using Screaming Frog

  • Download and install Screaming Frog SEO Spider.
  • Configure Screaming Frog to scan your Webflow site. Adjust settings to detect and list all videos for a video sitemap.
  • Generate the required sitemap (regular or video) and export it for submission to Google Search Console or other search engines.

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5. Submitting Sitemaps to Search Engines

  • After generating or modifying your sitemap, ensure that it is registered with your domain’s search engines.
  • Go to Google Search Console, access your site properties, and submit your sitemap(s).

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Summary

To create better sitemaps in Webflow, use Webflow's settings for page inclusion/exclusion, and utilize Screaming Frog for video sitemaps or more complex requirements. After adjusting or creating sitemaps, submit them through Google Search Console for search engine indexing.

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