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title: "Blog Sitemap & Table of Contents"
description: "Generate an automatic XML sitemap so search engines index your blog, and add a Table of Contents to help readers navigate posts."
url: https://help.aesthetixcrm.com/en/articles/1590-blog-sitemap-and-table-of-contents
collection: "Blog"
updated: 2026-07-03
language: en
---

# Blog Sitemap & Table of Contents

Generate an automatic XML sitemap so search engines index your blog, and add a Table of Contents to help readers navigate posts.

Two blog features work together to make your content easier to find and easier to read: an XML sitemap that helps search engines crawl and index your site, and a Table of Contents that lets readers jump straight to the section they need. This guide covers how to set up both in Aesthetix CRM.

## Add a Blog Sitemap

An XML sitemap allows search engines to crawl and index your website thoroughly and can be referenced in your `robots.txt` file so all search engines are notified of it. In short, a sitemap strengthens your ranking in search results and boosts your overall SEO.

Your blog supports an automatic sitemap, which means every time you publish a post the sitemap updates on its own.

To set it up:

1.  Go to **Domains**.
    
2.  Add your domain. If you have not connected a domain yet, set one up first using the domain connect feature.
    
3.  Once the domain is added, open its three-dot menu and choose the option to visit the **XML Sitemap**.
    

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4.  In the XML Sitemap screen, complete step one by selecting the pages to include. Choose the **Blog Home** and **Blog Post** options.
    
5.  In step two, click **Generate Sitemap**.
    

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> **Note:** Because the sitemap regenerates automatically whenever you publish, you only need to generate it once during setup.

## Add a Table of Contents to a Post

You can automatically generate a **Table of Contents** based on your blog post's headings. It gives your post structure and adds clickable links so readers can navigate long content with ease.

-   Let readers move through your content easily with clickable links.
    
-   Customize and style the Table of Contents to match your blog's theme.
    

To add one:

-   Go to **Blog** and open **Edit Blog Site**.
    
-   In the blog post editor, find the new **Table of Contents** icon, which offers three layout options.
    
-   Based on the indentation you select, the Table of Contents is generated, hyperlinking each entry to its matching heading.
    
-   Adjust styling such as bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and font size using the toolbar settings.
    
-   That's it, you're good to go.
    

> **Note:** A Table of Contents improves the readability of long-form posts, strengthens SEO by structuring your content, and gives your audience a smoother reading experience.