Sitemaps Updating
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Im using wordpress and I realise that my sitemaps doesnt update itself when i add an additional page on my website, like a blog post.
I have to go to (1) setting > xml sitemap setting > click on build sitemap > save changes in wordpress, and then (2) Export the sitemal.xml file it to webmaster tools in google every single time i blog.
Am i doing it wrong? i feel that all these should be automatic.
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As long as you submit the URL to your sitemap there it will pick up any changes.
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How about google webmaster? I still have to manually export sitemap.xml and upload the newest version to google webmaster right?
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Yeah, it shouldn't be like this but it's probably due to the plugin you're using. Best would be to kick off the new year in style and start using the WordPress SEO plugin by Yoast. It will automatically take care of updating your sitemaps whenever you post new content. On top of that you could also filter out individual posts if needed.
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