What is a site map?

It is is a collection of hyperlinks that outlines your website's structure. A site's "map" may be on one page or spread across numerous categorized pages. Ashop Commerce site map is in world standard format so it is compatible with all main search engines.

Where is my stores site map?

Each online store has it's own unique sitemap address starting with your domain and ending with /sitemap.xml for example http://www.yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. This URL must be used when adding your sitemap to Google webmaster tools or any other sitemap system if needed.

How can I generate or replace my site map?

It's already done. Your sitemap auto generates so you simply place the link explained above into where you need it and it's done. Your site map is always up to date without you having to do anything.

How do I use my sitemap with Google?

Please log into your Google webmaster account from this page to add your sitemap.

A selection for the type of sitemap you wish to add will appear as a drop down menu, please select "add general web sitemap". as shown below.

What if there are errors when uploading my sitemap?

Do not use special characters like { }, ^, #, etc in your store as this can cause errors in the sitemap upload. These characters will be included in the URL when written in the titles, this causes errors in Sitemaps.

What is Google verification code?

Google verification code is used to verify ownership of a website, as well as select which domain should rank for a single website.  This method requires that you place a specific <meta> tag in the source code of your shopping cart.

How do I add Google verification code to  my Ashop Commerce store?
Please log into your Google webmaster account from this page and select the option to verify your account.

You will be given an option of how you wish to verify your site. Select "add a meta tag"

When the code appears below, copy only the highlighted section in the image below. Then add this to the field in your Ashop admin panel under store settings.