Sitemap.xml + robots.txt audit

[truthixify]

Extra labels: seo
Tier: S (1-2 days) | Type: seo

Context. No sitemap + robots.txt on record. Google indexes everything, including 404s and staging routes.

Scope.

• Generated sitemap.xml at build time (all routes).
• robots.txt allowing crawl but excluding staging paths.
• Verified in Google Search Console (contributor can screenshot).

Acceptance.

• Sitemap covers every route
• Robots.txt blocks noindex paths
• Search Console submission verified

Files. scripts/gen-sitemap.mjs (new), public/robots.txt.

[poaspergillus]

@poaspergillus has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

I’ll handle the sitemap generation at build time, set up robots.txt to block staging paths, and verify everything in Search Console. Clean, tested PR. Please assign.

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[Nacho1499]

@Nacho1499 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Hello Maintainer,

I'm Nacho, a full-stack developer with experience building React applications and improving website performance through technical SEO best practices.

I'd like to work on this issue because it aligns with my experience in optimizing websites for discoverability and maintainability. A properly generated "sitemap.xml" and well-configured "robots.txt" are essential for ensuring search engines crawl the right pages while excluding staging or non-public routes.

I'll implement a build-time sitemap generator that includes all valid routes, configure "robots.txt" to allow indexing of public pages while excluding staging paths, and verify the output against the project's routing structure. I'll also document the verification process and provide the required Google Search Console submission screenshot to satisfy the acceptance criteria.

I'd appreciate the opportunity to contribute.

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[ositaemmanuel653-netizen]

@ositaemmanuel653-netizen has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Please allow me resolve this issue for an efficient result

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[kodinaka30-ship-it]

@kodinaka30-ship-it has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Hello maintainer please kindly review my application and assign this issue to me. I'll add scripts/gen-sitemap.mjs to generate sitemap.xml covering all routes at build time, write public/robots.txt excluding staging/noindex paths, and verify the submission in Google Search Console with a screenshot.

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[odinakaikpa375-ship-it]

@odinakaikpa375-ship-it has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Hello Maintainer, I’d like to take on this SEO task. I’ll add build-time sitemap generation covering all public routes, configure a "robots.txt" with appropriate crawl rules and staging exclusions, document the setup, and ensure everything is ready for Search Console verification.

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[akansmafengadamu]

@akansmafengadamu has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Hello maintainer please I would like and appreciate for this issue to be assigned to me

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