I have two websites on two domains. One of them has 7 internal pages but only 1 is indexed. Is a sitemap for the entire domain or do I need to submit a sitemap for each page? Also, Do I need to create meta tags for each page or just the index page? It's probably a stupid question but I'm just getting back into web authoring after a long break and MANY changes.

No, No and No.


Just get links to the sites.

You should have end-to-end entry links on your web site.

What's an "end-to-end entry link"??

Originally Posted by mcorton

I have two websites on two domains. One of them has 7 internal pages but only 1 is indexed. Is a sitemap for the entire domain or do I need to submit a sitemap for each page? Also, Do I need to create meta tags for each page or just the index page? It's probably a stupid question but I'm just getting back into web authoring after a long break and MANY changes.

Sitemap covers the entire website pages. You should write different title, Meta tag, description for each webpage URL.

one site map for each site.

how to is xml?

Well, one site map for each site.Just get links to the sites.

Originally Posted by mcorton

I have two websites on two domains. One of them has 7 internal pages but only 1 is indexed. Is a sitemap for the entire domain or do I need to submit a sitemap for each page? Also, Do I need to create meta tags for each page or just the index page? It's probably a stupid question but I'm just getting back into web authoring after a long break and MANY changes.

you could use this free sitemap generator http://www.xml-sitemaps.com if you like. Create sitemap for each site no need for each page within the site.

Originally Posted by mcorton

I have two websites on two domains. One of them has 7 internal pages but only 1 is indexed. Is a sitemap for the entire domain or do I need to submit a sitemap for each page? Also, Do I need to create meta tags for each page or just the index page? It's probably a stupid question but I'm just getting back into web authoring after a long break and MANY changes.

Hi, mcorton

Firstly, I think a well-documented sitemap would be helpful for indexing.
Secondly, an unique meta description tag for every page would be helpful for on-page SEO efforts.

Have a nice day,

Agree that primarily links are the key - heck, get links to the internals if you're worried but an XML sitemap definitely won't hurt. Agreed that the free generator at http://www.xml-sitemaps.com/ would work well for a site the size you're talking about.

use different meta tags, description for your all pages. create sitemap through xml-generator.

Sitemap is perfect for Indexing . No need to index seperatly. The rule is Onesitemap for one site

Its just for 1 domain and google will just crawl your internal pages.

create sitemap.xml for both websites and also give reference about sitemap into your robots.txt. If you want to index all your pages fast you can start social bookmarking for those pages.

there are many free site map generators. no need to worry

sitemap is good to crawl google your website. If you till now have not done it yet, do it now

Originally Posted by chrishirst

What's an "end-to-end entry link"??

Hi Chrish Did you get any answer for this question? I also do not understand what is end-end entry link?

sitemaps arnt really a necessity

Originally Posted by mcorton

I have two websites on two domains. One of them has 7 internal pages but only 1 is indexed. Is a sitemap for the entire domain or do I need to submit a sitemap for each page? Also, Do I need to create meta tags for each page or just the index page? It's probably a stupid question but I'm just getting back into web authoring after a long break and MANY changes.

If you know the definition of sitemap, you must be aware that making a SITEMAP for EACH PAGE is not needed.

hey i have submitted sitemap in google, but i am not able to see latest changes done in my website in google. How much time google takes to update?