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In today's video, I'm going to teach you how to use sitemaps on WordPress.com. This tutorial will guide you through the steps needed to generate and customize a sitemap for your WordPress website, enhancing its SEO visibility and supporting it in search engine rankings.

To begin, open your preferred web browser and head over to wordpress.com. Once there, log in to your WordPress account using your credentials. If you're unfamiliar with WordPress, it is a powerful content management system that can help you create stunning websites without needing to code.

After logging in, you'll find yourself on the WordPress dashboard. Navigate to the reading settings by selecting 'Settings' and then 'Reading' from the menu on the left-hand side. This is where you can configure various options related to how your content is displayed. However, for the purpose of installing a sitemap, we need to focus on adding plugins.

Next, locate the 'Plugins' section from the main menu, and click on it. Now, choose the 'Add New' option. Plugins are a great feature of WordPress that enhance the functionality of your website. In the plugin search box, type 'XML Sitemaps.' This will provide you with results for different sitemap plugins available in the WordPress repository.

Find a plugin named 'XML Sitemap Generator for Google' and click on 'Install Now.' Installing a plugin is straightforward and typically takes only a few seconds, depending on your internet speed. Once the installation is complete, you'll see an option to 'Activate' the plugin—go ahead and click on it. Activation makes the plugin operational on your website, allowing you to utilize its features for your sitemap needs.

With the plugin activated, return to the 'Plugins' menu, and you should see 'XML Sitemap Generator for Google' listed among your active plugins. Click on 'Settings' directly under this plugin to begin configuring your sitemap. This is where the magic happens—here, you can tweak various settings to ensure your sitemap suits the structure and needs of your website.

If you see an option asking if you "want the best," you should click on it. This often leads to additional features or options that can further enhance your sitemap's capabilities. However, remember that extra features can sometimes be paid; ensure you understand what's included before proceeding.

Finally, you may be prompted to 'Activate' particular settings or features within the sitemap generator. Do so to confirm your preferences and finalize your sitemap setup. Once you're satisfied with your customizations, click on 'Update Options' to save all the changes.

To wrap up, you can use Elementor, a popular page builder, to further customize your webpage if needed, but remember, the sitemap is about structure and visibility, so use customization wisely to enhance. And that's it! You've now successfully created and customized a sitemap for your WordPress website. This will help search engines better understand and index your site, hopefully leading to improved search performance and more visitors. Thanks for watching, and happy optimizing!