The answer
If you have a Showit website, your main sitemap is:
yourdomain.com/siteinfo.xml
If you also have a Showit blog, you need to submit a second sitemap for your WordPress blog:
yourdomain.com/sitemap_index.xml
🔥 Note: Replace “yourdomain” with your domain.
So the simple answer is:
- Showit website only: submit one sitemap
- Showit website with a blog: submit two sitemaps
Your Showit sitemap covers your main website pages.
Your WordPress sitemap covers your blog posts.
This is the part most Showit users miss.
Why Showit websites can need two sitemaps
Showit websites are a little different from many other website platforms.
Your main website pages are built in Showit.
Your blog is powered by WordPress.
That means your website and your blog can have two different sitemap sources.
Showit automatically creates a sitemap for your main Showit pages when your site is published.
Your WordPress blog sitemap is usually created by your SEO plugin, such as Yoast, Rank Math or another WordPress SEO tool.
If you only submit the Showit sitemap, Google may still discover your blog posts eventually.
But the cleaner setup is to submit both.
What is a sitemap?
A sitemap is a file that tells search engines which pages, posts and files exist on your website.
Think of it like a map for bots.
Bots are automated programs that scan websites so search engines can understand what is on each page. A sitemap helps them find the pages you want indexed.
Google can still discover pages without a sitemap, especially if your site has good internal links.
But a sitemap makes the job easier.
It gives Google and other search engines a clearer list of the important pages on your website.
Why submitting a sitemap matters
Submitting a sitemap helps search engines find and process your website more efficiently.
This is especially useful when:
- Your website is new
- You have just launched
- You have redesigned your site
- You have added new pages
- You have a blog with regular posts
- Some pages are not well linked internally
- You want to make sure Google knows where your important pages are
Submitting a sitemap does not guarantee rankings.
It does not force Google to index every page.
But it does help search engines understand what exists on your site and where to look.
That makes it one of those simple SEO jobs worth doing properly.
Your Showit sitemap URL
Your Showit sitemap is found here:
yourdomain.com/siteinfo.xml
Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.
For example:
creativeseocoach/siteinfo.xml
This sitemap is for your main Showit website pages.
Your Showit blog sitemap URL
If you have a Showit blog, your blog sitemap is found here:
yourdomain.com/sitemap_index.xml
This sitemap is generated from the WordPress side of your website, usually through your SEO plugin.
This is the sitemap that helps Google find your blog posts.
Do you need to submit both sitemaps?
Yes, if you have a Showit website and a blog.
Submit:
siteinfo.xml
and:
sitemap_index.xml
If you do not have a blog, you usually only need to submit:
siteinfo.xml
This is the most important takeaway from this article.
If you have a blog on Showit, submit two sitemaps.
How to submit your Showit sitemap to Google Search Console
First, open Google Search Console.
Then:
- Choose your website property.
- Go to Sitemaps in the left-hand menu.
- In the “Add a new sitemap” field, enter:
siteinfo.xml
- Click Submit.
That submits your main Showit sitemap.
If you also have a blog, repeat the process and submit:
sitemap_index.xml
Now both your main Showit pages and your WordPress blog posts have been submitted to Google.
What if Google says “Couldn’t fetch”?
Do not panic.
Sometimes Google Search Console shows “Couldn’t fetch” shortly after a sitemap is submitted.
Wait a little while, refresh and check again.
If the issue remains, open your sitemap URL in a browser and check that it loads.
For example: yourdomain.com/siteinfo.xml
If the page loads properly, your sitemap exists.
If it does not load, there may be an issue with your site setup, plugin settings or domain configuration.
Should you submit your sitemap to Bing too?
Yes.
Most people only think about Google, but Bing still matters.
Bing powers more search experiences than many people realise, including parts of Microsoft’s search ecosystem.
Submitting your sitemap to Bing Webmaster Tools is another simple way to help more search engines find your content.
To submit your sitemap to Bing:
- Go to Bing Webmaster Tools.
- Add and verify your website.
- Open the Sitemaps section.
- Submit your Showit sitemap: /siteinfo.xml
- If you have a blog, submit your blog sitemap too: /sitemap_index.xml
When should you submit a sitemap?
You should submit your sitemap when your website first goes live.
You should also check or resubmit your sitemap after major changes, such as:
- A full website redesign
- Changing important page URLs
- Adding a blog
- Adding lots of new pages
- Moving from another platform to Showit
- Changing SEO plugins
- Fixing indexing issues
You do not need to submit your sitemap every time you edit a sentence.
But if you make major structural changes to your site, it is worth checking that your sitemap is still working.
Do you need to create a sitemap manually in Showit?
No.
You do not need to manually create a sitemap for your main Showit pages.
Showit creates the main sitemap for you.
You just need to know where to find it and submit it correctly.
Again, your Showit sitemap is usually:
yourdomain.com/siteinfo.xml
Your blog sitemap is:
yourdomain.com/sitemap_index.xml
What happens if you do not submit a sitemap?
Your website can still be found.
Google and other search engines can discover pages by following links.
But submitting a sitemap makes the process cleaner.
It gives search engines a direct list of your important pages and posts.
This is especially helpful for newer websites, redesigned websites and sites with blog content.
Submitting a sitemap is not a magic SEO trick.
It is basic technical housekeeping.
And basic technical housekeeping matters.
How FastaSEO helps
Submitting your sitemap is one part of setting up your Showit SEO properly.
But it is not the whole job.
You still need to check your page titles, meta descriptions, headings, images, links, schema and other SEO settings.
That is where FastaSEO helps.
FastaSEO is the only SEO tool built specifically for Showit. It checks your site page by page and helps you find the issues that generic tools often miss.
It is especially useful after launching, redesigning or updating your Showit site because it helps you check whether your pages are actually ready for search and AI.
Your sitemap helps search engines find your pages.
FastaSEO helps make sure those pages are worth reading.
Quick Showit sitemap checklist
Before you finish, check:
☐ Your Showit sitemap loads at yourdomain.com/siteinfo.xml.
☐ Your blog sitemap loads at yourdomain.com/sitemap_index.xml if you have a blog.
☐ Your Showit sitemap has been submitted to Google Search Console.
☐ Your blog sitemap has been submitted to Google Search Console if you have a blog.
☐ Your sitemap has been submitted to Bing Webmaster Tools.
☐ Your important pages are not blocked from indexing.
☐ Your main pages have strong titles and meta descriptions.
☐ Your internal links help search engines find your important pages.
FAQ
How do I find my Showit sitemap?
Your Showit sitemap is usually located at:
yourdomain.com/siteinfo.xml
Replace yourdomain.com with your real domain.
Do I need two sitemaps for Showit?
If you have a Showit website and a WordPress blog, yes.
Submit your Showit sitemap and your blog sitemap.
Your Showit sitemap is usually:
siteinfo.xml
Your blog sitemap is usually:
sitemap_index.xml
Do I need a sitemap if my website is small?
Yes, I still recommend it.
Even small websites can benefit from submitting a sitemap. It is quick, simple and helps search engines understand your site structure.
Does submitting a sitemap guarantee my pages will rank?
No.
A sitemap helps search engines discover your pages.
It does not guarantee indexing or rankings.
You still need strong content, clean technical SEO, good page structure and a properly optimised site.
Should I submit my sitemap to Google or Bing?
Submit it to both.
Google Search Console is essential.
Bing Webmaster Tools is also worth using because it gives another search engine a clear path to your content.
What should I do after submitting my sitemap?
After submitting your sitemap, check the rest of your SEO setup.
Make sure your pages have clear titles, meta descriptions, headings, image alt text, internal links and schema where needed.
The sitemap helps search engines find your pages.
The rest of your SEO helps them understand why those pages matter.
