Glossary
sitemap.xml
An XML index of URLs you want discovered and crawled.
Definition
Sitemaps help search and AI crawlers find canonical public pages. BatSignal checks for sitemap presence as a content-readiness signal.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
See also
Next step
Browse the glossary index, read what is AI visibility?, or measure your site.
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FAQ
What is sitemap.xml?
An XML index of URLs you want discovered and crawled.
Why does sitemap.xml matter for AI visibility?
Sitemaps help search and AI crawlers find canonical public pages. BatSignal checks for sitemap presence as a content-readiness signal.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.