Where to Find This Tab
Navigate to SEO Rank Genius → Indexing & Sitemaps. The Overview tab is selected by default.
The Indexing & Sitemaps page is organized into five tab groups:
| Group | Tabs |
|---|---|
| Main | Overview, XML Sitemap, HTML Sitemap, Site Verification, Link Behavior |
| Content | Search Appearance, Content Rules, Media Optimization, Taxonomies |
| AI & LLM | AI & LLM Indexing, Structured Data, Website & Business |
| Sync & Advanced | Submission & Sync, Advanced |
| Help | Help & Guide |
Page Layout & Navigation
The Indexing & Sitemaps page uses a left-sidebar navigation with tab groups. Each group contains related tabs. The active tab is highlighted with a blue accent.
KPI Cards
The overview displays five key performance indicators:
What Each KPI Means
| KPI | What It Tracks |
|---|---|
| Total Indexable URLs | All published posts, pages, and taxonomy archives eligible for your XML sitemap. |
| Search Engine Submission | Whether your sitemap has been pinged to Google, Bing, and Yandex. |
| LLM Discoverable | Whether llms.txt is enabled for AI platforms to reference your content. |
| Thin Content Excluded | Pages below your word-count threshold excluded from the sitemap. |
| AI-Enhanced Images | Images where the plugin auto-generated ALT text using AI. |
Sitemap Health
Below the KPIs, progress bars show coverage for each content type in your sitemap:
A percentage below 80% usually means some content is excluded by thin-content rules or noindex settings. Check the Content Rules tab to review exclusions.
Quick Actions
| Button | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Regenerate | Rebuilds your XML sitemap from scratch. Use after bulk publishing or deleting content. |
| Export | Downloads your indexing settings as a JSON file for backup or migration. |
Feature Highlights
XML & HTML Sitemaps
Auto-generated sitemaps with change frequency, priority, and image entries.
AI Alt Text Generator
Automatically generates descriptive ALT text for images using AI.
LLM Discoverability
Generate llms.txt so AI platforms can reference your content.
Thin Content Filtering
Automatically excludes low-quality pages to protect crawl budget.
Troubleshooting
Total Indexable URLs Shows 0
- Ensure you have published posts or pages (drafts are not counted).
- Check Settings → Content Processing — at least one post type must be enabled.
- Run a manual sitemap regeneration from the overview header.
Submission Status Stuck on “Pending”
- Go to Submission & Sync tab and click “Submit Now”.
- Verify your server can make outbound HTTP requests.
- Check that your sitemap URL (
/sitemap.xml) is accessible publicly.