Easy Sitemap

1. 01Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/easy-sitemap/
2. 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
3. 03Go to Settings → Easy Sitemap to configure options
4. 04Use the Shortcode Generator or add shortcodes manually to your pages

How do I create a sitemap page?

Create a new page in WordPress (Pages → Add New) Add the shortcode [easy_sitemap] to the page content Publish the page

How do I use the Shortcode Generator?

Go to Settings → Easy Sitemap Use the “Build your shortcode” section at the top Select your desired options (post type, limit, display options, etc.) The shortcode will be generated automatically Click “Copy Shortcode” or select and copy manually Paste into any page or post

Does it support custom post types?

Yes! The plugin automatically supports all public custom post types. Use the post_type attribute:

[easy_sitemap post_type=”product”] [easy_sitemap post_type=”portfolio”] [easy_sitemap post_type=”event”]

How does the caching system work?

The plugin uses WordPress transients for efficient caching: – Only caches output for non-logged-in users (guests) to ensure dynamic content for logged-in users – Cache keys are generated from shortcode attributes and content parameters for uniqueness – Default cache expiry is 1 hour (3600 seconds), configurable from 5 minutes to 24 hours (300-86400 seconds) – Configure global cache settings in Settings → Easy Sitemap – Override global settings per shortcode with cache="0" to disable caching for dynamic content – Automatic cache clearing on plugin deactivation

Can I customize the appearance?

Yes! Multiple customization options:

1. 01Custom CSS : Add styles in Settings → Easy Sitemap → Custom CSS
2. 02CSS Classes : Use the class attribute for custom styling
3. 03Responsive : All layouts are mobile-friendly by default

Common CSS selectors: – .easy-sitemap – Main wrapper – .easy-sitemap-list – List container – .easy-sitemap-item – Individual items – .easy-sitemap-date – Date display – .easy-sitemap-excerpt – Excerpt text – .easy-sitemap-image – Featured images

How do I filter content?

Use various filtering attributes:

[easy_sitemap post_type=”post” category=”news,blog”] [easy_sitemap author=”1″ date_from=”2023-01-01″] [easy_sitemap tag=”featured” show_images=”1″] [easy_sitemap taxonomy=”product_cat” term=”electronics”]

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes! Full WooCommerce support: – Product sitemaps: [easy_sitemap post_type="product"] – Product category filtering: taxonomy="product_cat" term="category-slug" – Product tag filtering: taxonomy="product_tag" term="tag-slug" – Featured images display for products