 Sitemap Generator & Auto Submitter - User Guide

Welcome to the **Sitemap Generator & Auto Submitter** plugin! This guide will help you install, configure, and use the plugin effectively.

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 Table of Contents
1. [Overview](#overview)
2. [Installation](#installation)
3. [Configuration](#configuration)
4. [Using the Plugin](#using-the-plugin)
5. [FAQs](#faqs)
6. [Support](#support)


 Overview
The Sitemap Generator & Auto Submitter plugin automates the process of creating and submitting sitemaps to major search engines. It supports Google, Bing (and Yahoo), Yandex, Baidu, and Naver, ensuring your website is indexed quickly and efficiently.


 Installation
1. **Download the Plugin**: Obtain the plugin ZIP file from the official source.
2. **Upload the Plugin**:
   - Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   - Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**.
   - Click **Upload Plugin** and select the downloaded ZIP file.
3. **Activate the Plugin**:
   - After uploading, click **Activate Plugin**.

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 Configuration
 1. Configure API Keys
Some search engines require API keys for sitemap submission. Follow these steps to configure them:
1. Go to **Settings > Search Engine APIs** in your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Enter your API keys for the following services:
   - **Baidu Webmaster Tools**: [Get API Key](https://ziyuan.baidu.com/)
   - **Naver Webmaster Tools**: [Get API Key](https://webmastertools.naver.com/)
3. Click **Save Bing API Key** to store the keys.

 2. Set Up Automatic Submissions
The plugin schedules daily sitemap generation and submission using WordPress cron jobs. No additional setup is required for this feature.


 Using the Plugin
 Manual Submission
To manually generate and submit your sitemap:
1. Navigate to **Submit to Search Engines** in the WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Click the **Submit to All Search Engines** button.
3. The plugin will generate the sitemap and submit it to all supported search engines.

 Automatic Submission
The plugin automatically generates and submits the sitemap daily. You can adjust the schedule by modifying the cron job settings if needed.


 FAQs

 Q1: Do I need API keys for all search engines?
No. Only Baidu and Naver require API keys. Google, Bing, and Yandex do not require API keys for sitemap submission.

 Q2: How do I check if the sitemap was submitted successfully?
You can check the debug log (`wp-content/debug.log`) for confirmation messages after each submission.

 Q3: Can I exclude certain pages or posts from the sitemap?
Yes. By default, the plugin includes all published posts and pages. You can customize the sitemap generation logic in the `generate-sitemap.php` file.



 Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the plugin, please contact our support team:
- Email: **support@taiwanwebhosting.com**
- Website: [Taiwan Web Hosting](https://taiwanwebhosting.com)

Our team is available to assist you with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.


Thank you for using the **Sitemap Generator & Auto Submitter** plugin! We hope it helps improve your website's SEO performance and visibility.