{"id":181,"date":"2026-04-29T23:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-04-29T23:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:37:51","slug":"sitemap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/sitemap\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog Sitemap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While an XML sitemap is a technical document for robots, an HTML sitemap is a full-fledged page created so that the reader can see the &#8220;full picture&#8221; of your content on one screen. It is a kind of blog map with its expanded table of contents or a navigational hub of your project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/blog-sitemap-navigation-textmonster.png\" alt=\"Illustration for the blog sitemap: a person holding an open map with markers, symbolizing easy navigation and finding articles on the Text Monster website.\" class=\"wp-image-183\" title=\"Blog Sitemap \u2014 Your Guide to Text Monster Content\" srcset=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/blog-sitemap-navigation-textmonster.png 1200w, https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/blog-sitemap-navigation-textmonster-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/blog-sitemap-navigation-textmonster-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/blog-sitemap-navigation-textmonster-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/blog-sitemap-navigation-textmonster-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does an HTML sitemap look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, it is a separate page where all important links are structured using lists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sections and categories.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Titles of all published articles<\/strong> (usually from newest to oldest).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Static pages<\/strong> (&#8220;About Me&#8221;, &#8220;Contacts&#8221;, &#8220;Services&#8221;, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tags (labels)<\/strong> \u2014 if there are not too many of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is a blog sitemap needed if there is a menu and search?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To improve UX (user experience).<\/strong> Some people find it more convenient to scan a list of article titles with their eyes than to endlessly scroll through a blog feed or guess keywords for search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To revive old articles.<\/strong> Your great texts from two years ago are usually &#8220;buried&#8221; on the 20th page of the archive. An HTML sitemap brings them to the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To help search engines.<\/strong> Although Google prefers XML, it also follows links on an HTML sitemap. This creates additional paths to your pages, improving their indexing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create an HTML blog sitemap on WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike XML, WordPress does not create such a map automatically. But it is easy to add using plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method A: specialized plugins (recommended).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular tools that create such a page in 1 minute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WP Sitemap Page.<\/strong> After installation, you simply insert a shortcode on any new page, and it turns into a complete list of your publications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WP Simple HTML Sitemap.<\/strong> Good if you have a complex structure with many subcategories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dynamic HTML Sitemap.<\/strong> With this plugin, you can create a customizable, SEO-optimized HTML sitemap to improve your blog&#8217;s navigation and visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method B: through SEO plugins.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All in One SEO (AIOSEO).<\/strong> Has built-in functionality for creating an HTML blog sitemap with many design settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rank Math.<\/strong> Also allows you to create such a page via a shortcode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is it better to place a link to the sitemap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An HTML sitemap should not be placed in the main menu (only the most important things should be there). The best places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Footer (blog footer).<\/strong> Next to the links to the <a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/privacy-policy\/\">privacy policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/im-in-touch\/\">contacts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>404 Page.<\/strong> If a person ends up on a non-existent page, a link to the sitemap will help them find something else instead of leaving the blog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A blog sitemap is a convenient list of all my publications on one page. This allows you to quickly find interesting topics without scrolling through a long news feed. Below are all the articles, sorted from newest to oldest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ua-sitemap\"><h2>Posts<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/run-a-corporate-blog\/\">Is It Worth It to Run a Corporate Blog for Business Growth?<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(16.06.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/what-to-blog-about\/\">What to Blog About? Fresh Blog Ideas for Beginners<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(14.06.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/international-bloggers-day\/\">June 14: International Blogger&#8217;s Day<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(13.06.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/gemini-blogger\/\">Gemini Blogger: Personality, Blog Niches, and Behavior in the Blogosphere<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(03.06.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/what-is-blogging\/\">What Is Blogging? A Complete Guide for Beginners<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(15.05.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/start-blogging-in-ukrainian\/\">Start Blogging in Ukrainian: Your Path to Success and Identity<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(13.05.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/blog-mission\/\">Blog Mission: How to Make the World Better for Yourself and Others<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(13.05.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/how-to-become-a-blogger\/\">How to Become a Blogger: A Complete Guide to Building a Successful Project<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(10.05.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/time-management-for-creative\/\">Time Management for Creative People: How to Tame Time<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(10.05.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/ia-writer-and-obsidian\/\">iA Writer and Obsidian \u2014 A Comparison of the Best Writing Tools<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(04.05.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/taurus-zodiac-sign-blogger\/\">Taurus Zodiac Sign in the Blogosphere: Strategy and Success<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(30.04.2026)<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/textmonster.top\/en\/types-of-blogs\/\">Types of Blogs: Practical Use of Blogging on the Internet<\/a><span class=\"ua-sitemap-meta\">(26.04.2026)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While an XML sitemap is a technical document for robots, an HTML sitemap is a full-fledged page created so that the reader can see the &#8220;full picture&#8221; of your content on one screen. 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