Visual Sitemap Generator & Website Structure Analyzer
By CopyJumpVisualize your website's structure, analyze crawl depth, find orphan pages, and optimize your site architecture for better SEO rankings.
Tip: Just enter a domain name - we'll automatically detect and combine multiple sitemaps! No need for the full URL.
Ready to Visualize Your Content
Enter a domain name or sitemap URL above. We'll automatically detect and combine multiple sitemaps to show your complete content structure.
Why Site Structure Matters for SEO
Site structure determines which pages Google finds, crawls, and ranks. Get it wrong and even great content stays buried.
Maximum distance from homepage for important pages. Beyond this, crawl attention and authority drop significantly.
Less organic traffic for pages buried deep in your site. Flat architecture distributes link equity better.
Poor structure costs you traffic. Orphan pages (no internal links), deep hierarchies (5+ levels), and broken linking paths confuse Google's crawlers and hurt your rankings.
How to Use This Tool
Enter your domain or sitemap URL
We'll auto-detect and combine all sitemaps (sitemap.xml, post-sitemap.xml, etc.). Just type your domain.
Review the visual sitemap
Each color represents crawl depth. Click nodes for details. Use search to find specific pages. Fullscreen mode for large sites.
Identify issues
Look for: pages at level 4+, isolated clusters, unbalanced branches, and areas needing better internal linking.
What You'll Discover
See how many clicks to reach each page. Spot pages buried too deep.
Find pages in your sitemap with no internal links pointing to them.
Check if related content is properly grouped for topical authority.
Visualize parent-child relationships and link equity flow.
Site Structure Essentials
Keep Pages Within 3 Clicks
Pages beyond 3 clicks from your homepage get less crawl attention and diluted link equity. This isn't optional for SEO.
How to fix deep hierarchies
- • Flatten your structure by removing unnecessary category levels
- • Add important pages to main navigation
- • Create hub pages linking to related deep content
Eliminate Orphan Pages
Pages with no internal links are invisible to users and get minimal crawl attention. They're wasting your content investment.
How to fix orphan pages
- • Add contextual links from related content
- • Include them in category archives or tag pages
- • Use "Related Posts" widgets to cross-link
- • Every page needs at least 2-3 internal links
Organize Content Into Topic Clusters
Group related content under pillar pages. Clear silos signal topical authority to Google and improve rankings for related keywords.
How to build better silos
- • Create pillar pages for each main topic
- • Use consistent URL structure (domain.com/topic/subtopic/)
- • Link related content within the same silo
- • Avoid mixing unrelated topics in the same section
Run Regular Structure Audits
Site structure degrades as you add content. Use this tool quarterly to catch orphans, deep pages, and unbalanced sections before they hurt rankings.
Pro tip: Track your max crawl depth over time. If it increases, your structure needs attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a visual sitemap and how is it different from an XML sitemap?▼
An XML sitemap (sitemap.xml) is a file listing all URLs for search engines. It's machine-readable but not human-friendly. A visual sitemap shows your site's hierarchy in an interactive diagram. This tool transforms your XML sitemap into a visual map you can actually understand and analyze.
How does site structure affect SEO rankings?▼
Three ways: (1) Crawl budget - poor structure wastes it on unimportant pages. (2) Link equity - flat structures distribute authority better than deep ones. (3) Topical authority - organized silos help Google understand your expertise. Pages beyond 3-4 clicks typically rank poorly regardless of content quality.
What is crawl depth and why does it matter?▼
Crawl depth is the number of clicks to reach a page from your homepage. Google treats pages closer to home as more important. Pages at depth 0-2 get priority crawling and more link equity. Pages at depth 4+ may be crawled infrequently. Studies show pages beyond 3 clicks get 90% less organic traffic.
How do I find orphan pages on my website?▼
Orphan pages exist in your sitemap but have no internal links. This tool shows parent-child relationships - isolated pages are likely orphans. Fix by adding contextual links from related content, including them in archives, or adding to navigation if important. Every page should have at least 2-3 internal links.
What's the optimal site architecture for SEO?▼
Flat, silo-based structure: (1) All pages within 3 clicks of homepage, (2) Related content grouped into topical silos with pillar pages, (3) Clear URL hierarchy (domain.com/category/page), (4) Strategic internal linking within silos, (5) Multiple internal links to every page. Most sites should use: Homepage → Main Categories (3-7) → Posts (depth 2-3 max).
Can I use this tool to analyze competitor websites?▼
Yes! Enter any domain to analyze competitor structures. See how they organize content, their crawl depth, which sections they prioritize, and opportunities they're missing. Great for benchmarking, finding content gaps, and planning better architecture for your own site - especially valuable for site migrations or entering new markets.
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