How to Submit Sitemap in Google Search Console Blogger (Complete Guide 2026)

 

1. Introduction

If your Blogger posts are not appearing on Google, the problem is often simple — Google doesn’t know your content exists yet. And that’s where sitemap submission becomes important. When I first started blogging on Blogger, I published 10+ articles and waited for traffic. Nothing happened. Later, I realized I never submitted my sitemap in Google Search Console. After submitting it properly, my posts started indexing faster.

In this complete guide, I will show you:

• What a sitemap is
• Why it matters for Blogger SEO
• How to submit sitemap in Google Search Console Blogger (step-by-step)
• How to fix common sitemap errors
• Pro tips to speed up indexing

This guide is practical, beginner-friendly, and updated for 2026. Let’s begin.

2. What is Blogger SEO?

Before jumping into sitemap submission, you need to understand the bigger picture. Blogger SEO means optimizing your Blogger website so Google can:

• Crawl your content
• Understand your website structure
• Index your posts
• Rank your pages in search results

Sitemap submission is part of technical SEO. Think of a sitemap as a roadmap for Google. It tells search engines: “Here are my pages. Please crawl and index them.” Without a sitemap, Google may still find your pages, but it can take much longer.

3. Step-by-Step Guide: Submit Sitemap in Google Search Console Blogger

Now let’s go step by step.

Step 1: Make Sure Your Blogger Site is Connected to Google Search Console

First, you must verify your Blogger website in Google Search Console. Go to: Google Search Console. Click Add Property. You will see two options:

• Domain Property
• URL Prefix

For beginners, choose URL Prefix and enter your blog URL. Example: https://yourdomain.com. Click Continue. If your Blogger account uses the same Gmail, verification is usually automatic.

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Step 2: Find Your Blogger Sitemap URL

Good news: Blogger automatically generates a sitemap. Your default sitemap is: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. If you're using a Blogspot subdomain: https://yourblogname.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml. Open it in a browser to check. If it loads properly, you're ready.

Step 3: Go to Sitemap Section in Google Search Console

Inside the Search Console dashboard: Left Menu → Click Sitemaps. You will see a box: Add a new sitemap. Now enter: sitemap.xml. Then click Submit. Done. That’s how you submit a sitemap in Google Search Console Blogger.

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Step 4: Check Sitemap Status

After submission, you’ll see: Status: Success, Discovered URLs count. If it says "Success" — everything is working. If you see errors, don’t worry. I’ll explain how to fix them later.

Step 5 (Optional but Recommended): Add Blog Feed Sitemap

For large blogs (50+ posts), use this: atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=500. This helps Google crawl more URLs. Submit it the same way inside the Sitemaps section.

4. Advanced SEO Tips for Better Indexing

Submitting a sitemap is just the beginning. Here are advanced tips to boost Blogger indexing.

1. Submit Updated Sitemap After Publishing New Posts
   Whenever you publish a new article: Go to Search Console, Click Sitemaps, Resubmit sitemap.xml. It speeds up crawling.
2. Use URL Inspection Tool
   After publishing a post: Copy your post URL, Paste in URL Inspection tool, Click "Request Indexing". This helps new posts rank faster.
3. Fix Crawling Issues
   Go to: Search Console → Pages → Indexing. Check for: Crawled – currently not indexed, Discovered – currently not indexed. Improve content quality if pages are not indexing.
4. Improve Internal Linking
   Google finds new pages faster when they are internally linked. Add 3–5 internal links in every article. Example internal linking ideas: Blogger SEO settings guide, Keyword research tutorial, Blogger speed optimization post, On-page SEO checklist. Internal links improve crawl depth.
5. Make Sure Robots.txt is Correct
   Go to: Blogger → Settings → Crawlers and Indexing. Enable custom robots.txt and use:
   User-agent: *
Disallow: /search
Allow: /
Sitemap: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml
   This avoids indexing label pages.

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5. Common Sitemap Mistakes in Blogger

Many beginners submit a sitemap but still don’t get traffic. Here are common mistakes:

• ❌ Submitting Wrong URL
  Wrong: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap
  Correct: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml
• ❌ Not Verifying Property Properly
  If property verification fails, the sitemap won’t work. Always verify using the same Gmail account.
• ❌ Blocking Search Engines in Privacy Settings
  Go to: Settings → Privacy. Make sure: ✅ Visible to search engines = ON
• ❌ Expecting Instant Rankings
  Sitemap submission does not guarantee ranking. It only helps indexing. Ranking depends on: Content quality, Backlinks, User experience, Topical authority.

6. Pro Optimization Tips (Real Blogger Strategy)

Now I’ll share practical strategies that helped me grow traffic.

1. 🔥 Use Custom Domain
   Custom domain builds trust and authority. Example: yourblog.com Instead of: yourblog.blogspot.com. Google treats custom domains more professionally.
2. 🔥 Update Old Content Regularly
   Google loves freshness. Every 3–6 months: Update statistics, Add new screenshots, Improve internal links, Add FAQ section. Then resubmit sitemap.
3. 🔥 Focus on Topic Clusters
   Instead of random posts, build content around one topic. Example: Main Topic: Blogger SEO, Sub Topics: How to submit sitemap, How to fix sitemap errors, Blogger robots.txt guide, Blogger ranking tips. This builds authority.
4. 🔥 Improve Click Through Rate (CTR)
   Even if indexed, you must get clicks. Improve: SEO title, Meta description, Use numbers, Add year (2026). Example: “Complete Guide 2026”.

7. FAQ Section

1. Q1: How long does it take after submitting a sitemap?
   Usually 1–7 days for indexing. Sometimes faster.
2. Q2: Is a sitemap necessary for Blogger?
   Not mandatory, but highly recommended for faster indexing.
3. Q3: Why is my sitemap showing ‘Couldn’t fetch’?
   Check: HTTPS enabled, Correct sitemap URL, Website publicly accessible.
4. Q4: How many sitemaps can I submit?
   You can submit multiple if needed (like atom feed).
5. Q5: Does a sitemap improve ranking?
   No. It improves indexing. Ranking depends on SEO quality.

8. Internal Linking Suggestions

You can internally link this article with:

• Blogger SEO Settings Complete Guide
• How to Rank Blogger Posts #1
• Blogger Speed Optimization Guide
• Google Search Console Setup Tutorial
• On-page SEO Checklist for Bloggers

Internal linking strengthens your site structure.

9. Conclusion

If you want your Blogger posts to appear on Google, you must submit the sitemap in Google Search Console Blogger properly. It takes less than 5 minutes. But the impact is powerful. Remember:

• Verify your site
• Submit sitemap.xml
• Request indexing for new posts
• Fix errors quickly
• Focus on quality content

Sitemap submission is not magic. But it is the foundation of Blogger SEO success. If you follow this guide step by step, your blog will index faster and grow steadily in 2026. Now go submit your sitemap. Your traffic journey starts today. 🚀