Create a Google Sitemap for PrestaShop

What is a sitemap?

A sitemap is a list of all the pages on your website. It is a map for search engines. Google reads it to find your products and categories faster. A new shop or a big shop benefits the most.

Step 1: Open the sitemap module

PrestaShop has a module called Google sitemap. A module is an add-on that gives your shop a new feature.

1. Log in to your PrestaShop back office.
2. Go to Modules, then Module Manager. In PrestaShop 1.6 it is Modules and Services.
3. Type sitemap in the search box.
4. Find Google sitemap. If the button says Install, click it. If it says Configure, it is already installed.

Step 2: Generate the sitemap

1. Click Configure on the Google sitemap module.
2. Look at the settings. You can choose whether to include products that are not in stock, and more.
3. Click the Generate sitemap button. Wait for it to finish.
4. You will see a message with the address of your sitemap. It looks like https://yourdomain.com/1_index_sitemap.xml.
5. Copy that address.
6. Open it in a new browser tab. You should see a list of web addresses.

The module may also show a special link for automatic updates. This link can be used with a cron job, which is a timer in your control panel that runs a task on a schedule. Ask Hostvento support if you need help with cron jobs.

Step 3: Send it to Google

1. Sign in to Google Search Console. This is a free Google tool for site owners.
2. Add your website if you have not done so yet, and prove you own it. Google shows you how.
3. In the left menu, click Sitemaps.
4. Paste the sitemap address into the box.
5. Click Submit.

Quick recap

• A sitemap lists your pages for search engines.
• Install the Google sitemap module.
• Click Generate sitemap and copy the address.
• Submit it in Google Search Console.
• Generate it again after big changes.