Should I link to my sitemap from my home page?

• Does having a link to the sitemap on the home page help SEO or do you just need to submit the sitemap to Google?

Answer:

It isn't necessary to link to your sitemap from your home or any other page. Just submit your XML Sitemap to Google using the Google Search Console. For more details on sitemaps, see our recent comprehensive article; Your Ultimate Guide to XML Sitemaps

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