Confusion with sitemap.xml and sitemap.html

[seosignature]

My manager asked me the difference kindly let me know clearly the difference between sitemap.xml and sitemap.html.

[bryanbell]

Sitemap as name suggest it is a map of website which include all links of website in one page, there are two types of sitemap one is XML sitemap and the second is HTML sitemap, XML sitemap is used for search engine bot by which search engine crawlers can reach to all website inner page and HTML sitemap is use for website users which helps users to navigate through out the all web pages in website.

[pappukumar]

Hi,
Its simple html is carry a data and xml carry data to show the search engine.

[enni]

HTML sitemap is used to list all hyperlink of different section and pages of your blog and website.It is no doubt to adding a html sitemap to your site or blog will help your visitor navigate and also fine information easily.
Xml sitemap list URLs for your website or blog in a special format.XML sitemap is created for search engine but not for human.

[seocorporation]

Xml site amp is usually for search engines while html sitemaps are used to help human visitors.

[iidesu]

Originally Posted by bryanbell

Sitemap as name suggest it is a map of website which include all links of website in one page, there are two types of sitemap one is XML sitemap and the second is HTML sitemap, XML sitemap is used for search engine bot by which search engine crawlers can reach to all website inner page and HTML sitemap is use for website users which helps users to navigate through out the all web pages in website.

thank you for your informative and conducive reply. I appreciate your efforts.

[marshal france]

HTML sitemaps are for user's easy navigation through out the site. XML sitemaps are for search engine bot's easy navigation of your site.

[Logicspice]

It's very simple. xml sitemap made for search engine and html sitemap for user navigation.