Link to a site map on all pages in footer: still useful?

[Selena-Quintanilla]

Hello little question of the day,

1. Is it useful for SEO to have a page with all the site's links? (in the case of a site that does not exceed 100 pages)
2. Is having a link in the footer and therefore all the pages to this page a good strategy or just one link to this Site Map is enough?


( I already have an XML file for the sitemap)

thanks in advance

[Selena-Quintanilla]

Just for info the page of my sitemap according to my google search console  say :
"Detected, currently not indexed"
I don't know/can't draw any conclusion,)
A hypothesis is that this page was not useful to him, therefore not indexed?

PS : Sorry for my english this is not my native language!

[VeronicaWoodruff]

I know sitemap is important to have as it tells google the pages to crawl. But if you add Sitemap in the footer. it will help google too and another search engine to crawl your site efficiently. You can use mini sitemap for your site and place it in the footer here is a link.

[BrackNelson]

Include a sitemap at the footer of every page so that when your users reach the end of the content, they have a highly visible and immediately available navigation tool to enable them to move freely about the website, or at the very least hop to another level within the site hierarchy.

[soleseriouss]

Are you talking about adding an HTML sitemap in the footer?
if yes, you can. It'll help users to navigate easily on your website. 

[tracytaylor081]

Include a sitemap in the footer of every webpage, so when your users reach the end of the contents, there is a highly visible and instantly accessible navigation tool waiting to help them move freely around the website, or at the very least to jump to another level within the site hierarchy.

[JanviArora]

Yes, linking to a site map on all pages in the footer, as it will help google too and other search engine to crawl your site effectively.

[Ethanbrody]

Linking to a sitemap in the footer of all pages can still be useful, especially for larger and more complex websites. Here are some reasons why:

Improved Navigation: A sitemap provides a structured overview of the website's content and can help users easily navigate to specific sections or pages they are interested in.

Accessibility: It enhances accessibility by offering an alternative navigation method for users who may have difficulty using standard navigation menus.

Search Engine Crawling: While search engines typically crawl through a website's internal links to discover and index pages, having a sitemap link in the footer can aid search engine crawlers in comprehensively indexing the site's content.

Assisting New Visitors: For first-time visitors to the site, a sitemap can serve as a guide to quickly understand the site's structure and find the information they're seeking.

Better User Experience: It can contribute to an improved user experience by presenting a clear, organized view of the website's content, especially for users who prefer a more structured approach to browsing.

[MRI wisdom]

For smaller sites with under 100 pages, having an HTML sitemap may not be critical, but it's beneficial for SEO and user experience.

Including a link to the sitemap in the footer is a good practice. One link is sufficient; no need to include all links in the footer.
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