Per-language sitemap
We set up a sitemap that accounts for languages: search robots find all language versions of your pages faster and more fully. So that new and translated pages get into the index instead of going unnoticed. Honestly upfront: a sitemap helps the search engine DISCOVER pages and speeds up indexing, but it does NOT guarantee either inclusion in the index or rankings — it is an auxiliary technical file, not promotion.
Per-language sitemap — overview
A per-language sitemap is the setup of a correct sitemap for a multilingual project: we build a sitemap listing all language versions of pages (indicating alternative language variants where appropriate), set up automatic updating when content changes, and correct delivery in robots.txt and search webmaster panels. Honestly about the role, this is key: a sitemap is a 'list of addresses' for robots that helps them FIND all pages, including new and translated ones, and speeds up discovery. But it is an auxiliary signal: a sitemap does NOT guarantee a page will get into the index (the search engine decides for itself), and even less affects rankings directly. It removes the situation 'pages exist but the robot does not see them'. Honestly about the combination: for a multilingual site a sitemap works in pair with hreflang (779) — the sitemap helps find versions, hreflang says which to show to whom; one does not replace the other. Honestly about the effect: it speeds up and improves discovery/indexing, while ranking and traffic growth are separate tasks (local SEO 790/797). Honestly about maintenance: when pages/languages are added, the sitemap must be kept current — so we set up auto-updating. Honestly about access: access to the site/CMS and webmaster panels is needed. An important boundary: this is a sitemap (page discovery), while hreflang (version choice) is 779, and promotion is separate. Picture this: instead of 'translated pages exist but the robot does not notice them for a long time' — all language versions quickly come into the search engine's view. The base price starts from 8,000 ₽ (depends on the number of languages/pages).
Problems we solve
- Translated pages take a long time to get into the index.
- The robot does not find some language versions.
- The sitemap does not account for languages or is outdated.
- New pages are added but do not get into the sitemap.
What's included in the Per-language sitemap service
- Building a sitemap with all language versions
- Indicating alternative language variants (where appropriate)
- Auto-updating the map when content changes
- Correct delivery in robots.txt and webmaster panels
- A link with hreflang (779) for consistency
- Indicating boundaries (discovery, not a guarantee of indexing/rankings)
- Checking sitemap correctness
- Handover and review with you
What you get
- All language versions quickly come into the search engine's view
- New/translated pages are discovered faster
- The sitemap is current automatically
- Help with indexing (index inclusion and rankings — the search engine decides)
How the work goes: steps
- We study the structure of language versions; collect access
- We build a per-language sitemap, set up auto-updating and delivery
- We link with hreflang, verify, review boundaries with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Does a sitemap guarantee index inclusion and ranking growth?
No. A sitemap helps the robot FIND pages and speeds up discovery, but the indexing decision is made by the search engine, and a sitemap does not affect rankings directly at all. It is an auxiliary file that removes the situation 'pages exist but are not seen'. Ranking growth is a separate task (local SEO 790/797).
How does a sitemap differ from hreflang?
These are different things working in pair. A sitemap helps the robot find all pages and language versions. Hreflang (779) says which version to show to which user. One does not replace the other: without a sitemap versions may not be found, without hreflang they may be shown to the wrong people. We will honestly say whether you need both.
Does it need to be maintained afterward?
Yes. When pages or new languages are added, the sitemap must stay current, otherwise new pages are 'lost' to the robot again. So we set up auto-updating of the map — so it is maintained without manual work as the site grows.
About the provider
The «Per-language sitemap» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.