SEO & Sitemap Audit
Comprehensive technical SEO audit including sitemap validation, URL availability checks, syntax error detection, and indexation analysis to ensure search engines can crawl and rank your site effectively.
Overview
Your website's sitemap and technical SEO foundation are critical for search engine visibility. Our SEO & Sitemap Audit thoroughly examines your XML sitemap, robots.txt, URL structure, and indexation status to identify and resolve crawlability issues that could be holding back your rankings.
Key Benefits
Improved Crawlability
Ensure search engine bots can efficiently discover and crawl all your important pages
Enhanced Indexation
Fix indexation issues and increase the number of pages Google indexes from your site
Error Detection
Identify and resolve XML sitemap syntax errors and malformed URLs
URL Structure Optimization
Analyze and improve your URL naming conventions and hierarchy for better SEO
What's Included
✓XML Sitemap Validation
Complete validation of your XML sitemap structure, syntax, and compliance with search engine standards
✓URL Availability Checks
Verify all URLs in your sitemap are accessible and return proper HTTP status codes
✓Syntax Error Detection
Identify and document all XML syntax errors and formatting issues
✓Indexation Analysis
Compare sitemap URLs against Google Search Console data to identify unindexed pages
✓Robots.txt Review
Analyze your robots.txt file for blocking issues that prevent proper crawling
✓Structured Data Review
Check for valid Schema.org markup and JSON-LD implementation
Our Process
Sitemap Discovery & Analysis
We locate your XML sitemap and analyze its structure, size, and compliance
URL Validation
Every URL in the sitemap is tested for accessibility and proper status codes
Syntax Checking
Detailed examination of XML syntax and schema compliance
Search Console Comparison
We compare against your GSC data to identify indexation gaps
Report & Recommendations
Comprehensive report with actionable recommendations for improvement
Deliverables
- •Detailed XML sitemap audit report
- •URL availability and status code analysis
- •Syntax error documentation with fixes
- •Indexation status comparison
- •Robots.txt review and recommendations
- •Schema markup validation results
- •Priority action items for improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a sitemap audit take?▼
Our audit typically takes 3-5 business days depending on the size of your website. We'll provide a timeline estimate after initial analysis.
What if my sitemap has errors?▼
We identify all errors and provide clear recommendations on how to fix them, along with priority levels based on impact to SEO.
Will this improve my rankings?▼
Fixing crawlability and indexation issues creates a strong foundation for SEO, which can lead to improved rankings over time.
How often should I get a sitemap audit?▼
We recommend annual audits, or immediately after major site changes or restructuring.
Related Services
Technical SEO Health Check
Identification and resolution of critical technical issues: crawl errors, site speed, mobile-friendliness, structured data markup, and HTTPS security to build a strong foundation for SEO.
On-Page SEO Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of on-page elements including meta tags, headings (H1-H6), content structure, keyword usage, and internal linking to optimize each page for its target keywords.
Ready to Get Started?
Let's discuss how seo & sitemap audit can help your business succeed.