If you're using Blogger with a custom domain like www.yoursite.com, getting your blog indexed by Google is crucial for traffic and visibility. One of the most important steps? Submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console.
A sitemap is like a map for search engines — it tells Google where your blog posts are and how to find them. In this tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to find your Blogger sitemap and submit it to Google in just a few minutes — no tech skills needed.
🚀 What Is a Sitemap (And Why Do You Need One)?
A sitemap is an XML file that lists all the pages on your blog. It helps Google:
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Discover your new blog posts faster
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Crawl your site more efficiently
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Show your content in search results
Without a sitemap, your blog might not get indexed properly — especially if you're using a custom domain.
🛠️ How to Find Your Blogger Sitemap
Blogger automatically generates a sitemap for your blog — you just need to know where to look. Here's how to find it:
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Open your blog in a browser using your custom domain. Add robots.text in the URL.
For example:
👉https://www.yoursite.com/robots.txt -
In that file, look for a line that starts with:
👉Sitemap: https://www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml -
Copy the full sitemap URL — you’ll need it for the next step when submitting it to Google.
✏️ Tip: Make sure the "Custom robots.txt" setting in your Blogger dashboard is turned OFF temporarily. This allows Blogger to show its default robots.txt file, where the sitemap link is visible.
📥 How to Submit Your Sitemap in Google Search Console
Now that you have the sitemap URL, here’s how to submit it to Google:
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Go to Google Search Console
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Select your verified custom domain (like
www.yoursite.com) -
From the left-hand menu, click ‘Sitemaps’
In the box that says ‘Add a new sitemap’, paste:
👉https://www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml-
Click Submit.
You’ll see a success message once it’s accepted. Google will now use this sitemap to crawl your site regularly.
📈 What Happens After You Submit Blogger Sitemap?
After submitting, Google will begin crawling your blog using the sitemap. This usually takes a few days. You’ll be able to track how many pages are indexed inside the Search Console dashboard under “Coverage” or “Pages.”
🧠Final Thoughts
Submitting your Blogger sitemap is a small but powerful SEO step — and it only takes a few minutes. It helps Google understand your blog’s structure and ensures your content appears in search results.
✅ If you're serious about growing your blog, make sure this step is done!
Got stuck somewhere? Leave a comment below and I’ll help you out.
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