I used the ROR generator to create sitemaps for my sites and I found it to be much easier. I submitted the ROR sitemap feeds to Google and it has eliminated any errors I had in my previous sitemaps. What I liked about this site is that it gives you plenty of options in both the types of feeds you create, as well as a choice between an online tool or software to create sitemaps and feeds.
4. WordPress Sitemap Generator — For those of you who use Wordpress for your blog, this is the only tool you need to create your sitemaps. This sitemap generator is actually a plug-in you can install on your Wordpress Blog and use it to automatically generate a new sitemap for your blog each time you post. This keeps your sitemap constantly updated and it allows Google to more fully spider your blog. Once installed and updated, you can forget about it. The plug-in takes care of the rest.
5. Google Sitemap Generators List — If none of the solutions above work for you or you need something more comprehensive, Google offers a large list of scripts and software you can use to generate your sitemaps. This will be the solution for any site with a large number of pages and needs a sitemap that can't be created with the tools listed above.
Once you've created and uploaded your sitemap, then it's time to submit it. You will need a Gmail account so you can sign into Google Sitemaps. You can also find out more about the various types of content Google accepts. Follow the instructions for submitting your site. It should take you about two minutes to add your sitemap. Once you've added your sitemap, Google will take over. Not only will you be able to get your site more fully spidered by Google, you'll also get plenty of helpful statistics on your site. You can use what you learn from your statistics to improve your search engine coverage and raise your rankings.
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