Sitemap and SEO

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1. Robots.txt Configuration

Place or update the robots.txt file in the root of your public directory with:

User-agent: *
Disallow: /admin/
Allow: /
Sitemap: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml

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2. Search Engine Submission

Once deployed, verify your sitemap is accessible at https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. Submit this URL to Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and other search engines.

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SEO Settings & Title Management

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This section details the automatic handling of SEO metadata, including dynamic title generation, meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter Card, and favicon settings.

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Key Features

• Dynamic Title: The title can be overridden using the titleOverride prop.
• Meta Tags: Meta descriptions, keywords, Open Graph, and Twitter Card tags are set dynamically from stored settings.
• Favicon Management: The favicon is set dynamically based on site settings.
• Google Analytics Integration: If a Google Analytics ID is provided, tracking is included.

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Deployment & Usage

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1. No Manual Updates Required

• The sitemap.xml is generated dynamically when accessed.
• New blogs and categories are automatically added.

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2. Robots.txt Update

Ensure your robots.txt file (placed in the public folder or served via a route) includes the correct sitemap URL:

User-agent: *
Disallow: /admin/
Allow: /
Sitemap: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml

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3. Submitting to Search Engines

After deployment, submit your sitemap URL to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools to improve indexing.

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Final Notes

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Dynamic and Flexible

• The sitemap is always up to date with no manual intervention.
• Meta tags are generated dynamically per page.

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Comprehensive SEO

• The SEO component ensures structured meta tags.
• The automatically generated sitemap improves search engine indexing and ranking.

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Conclusion

The Sitemap and SEO Management module ensures that all static and dynamic URLs on your site are automatically indexed. Configuring your environment variables and updating the robots.txt file guarantees proper SEO optimization without manual updates.

Sitemap Automation Tip: Your sitemap.xml is generated dynamically upon each request. Ensure your robots.txt references the correct sitemap URL and submit it to search engines.