Sitemaps & Getting Started

PixelBot Reads
Your Sitemap.
We Handle The Rest.

PixelBot is powered by your sitemap - it's how the bot learns your content. Whether you've already got one, need one built or aren't sure yet, we'll sort it as part of every installation. No extra charge.

Auto-Detect
Auto-Generate
We Build It
24hr Refresh
Always Included
WP Compatible
Any PHP Site
Local Cache
What's a Sitemap?

The Map PixelBot
Uses to Learn You.

A sitemap is an XML file that lists every public page on your website. Search engines use it to crawl your site - and PixelBot uses it to index your content and build its knowledge base.

Every page in your sitemap becomes part of what PixelBot knows. Every page missing from it is something PixelBot can't answer about. That's why getting it right matters - and why we always review it before going live.

24h Cache Refresh
0 Extra Charge
100% Handled By Us
XML Standard Format
24h Cache Refresh
0 Extra Charge
100% Handled By Us
XML Standard Format
Auto-Refreshes
Cached Locally
Always Included
yoursite.com/sitemap.xml → PixelBot
yoursite.com ✓ Indexed
/about ✓ Indexed
/services ✓ Indexed
/services/web-design ⚡ Cached
/services/branding ⚡ Cached
/contact ✓ Indexed
/blog ⚡ Cached
/blog/our-story ⚡ Cached
Last refreshed 2 hours ago · Auto-refreshes in 22hrs
Your Setup

Which One Are You?

Different setups need different approaches. Here's exactly what we need from you - and what we take care of - for each version.

WordPress Site
Using the MU Plugin
What You Need
WordPress Admin Access
We'll need to access your WP admin as an administrator to install the MU plugin and properly configure it.
FTP / Hosting Access
To place the plugin file in the correct mu-plugins directory and store the config file securely above your web root.
Google AI API Key
You'll need a free Google AI Studio API key. We'll walk you through getting one - it takes about 2 minutes.
Your Sitemap
Already have one (Yoast, RankMath, etc.)
Perfect - we'll detect it automatically and PixelBot will use it straight away.
Don't have one
No problem - the plugin has a built-in sitemap generator. We'll create one from your WordPress pages and posts during setup.
Not sure
We'll check when we're in your dashboard. Nine times out of ten there's already one there from an SEO plugin.
Get the WordPress Plugin
Any PHP Site
Using the Standalone Version
What You Need
FTP / Hosting Access
We need to upload the PixelBot file, add the config above your web root and drop the one-line include into your footer.
Google AI API Key
Same as above - a free Google AI Studio key. We'll help you get one if needed. Takes about 2 minutes.
PHP 7.4+ Hosting
Your server just needs to run PHP. Most shared hosting on cPanel, Plesk or similar will be absolutely fine.
Your Sitemap
Already have a sitemap.xml
Brilliant - we'll point PixelBot at it and it'll start indexing immediately.
Don't have one
We'll crawl your site and build a clean sitemap.xml for you before installation. No extra charge - it's included.
Site behind a login or under construction
PixelBot can only index publicly accessible pages. If your site isn't live yet, let us know - we can still plan ahead.
Get Standalone PixelBot
Good to Know

What Makes a Good Sitemap.

A well-structured sitemap means a better PixelBot. Here's what we look for when we set it up - and what to keep in mind going forward.

All Public Pages Listed

Every page a visitor might land on should be in the sitemap. If it's not listed, PixelBot won't index it and can't answer questions about it.

Real Content on Each Page

Pages with meaningful text give PixelBot better answers. Thin or placeholder pages won't contribute much - quality content in, quality answers out.

Kept Up to Date

When you add or update pages, the sitemap should reflect that. PixelBot refreshes its cache every 24 hours so updates roll in automatically.

No Login-Protected Pages

PixelBot can only index publicly accessible pages. Private or gated content won't be crawlable - which also means it won't be shared with visitors.

WooCommerce & Large Shops

Shops with hundreds of products may have large sitemaps. We configure PixelBot to index sensibly and handle pagination - no setup needed from you.

Standard XML Format

Any standard sitemap.xml works - Yoast, RankMath, All in One SEO or generated by us. If it's valid XML at a public URL, PixelBot can read it.

Don't Overthink It

Not Sure Where You Stand?
Just Ask Us.

Tell us about your site - what it runs on, whether you have a sitemap, what you want PixelBot to do. We'll come back with a clear plan, a quote and next steps. No jargon. No pressure.