Notify search engines with updated sitemap and use Change of Address if applicable.
- Notify search engines with updated sitemap and use Change of Address if applicable1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Timely notifications accelerate indexing of new site URLs and domain moves.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Publish accurate sitemap listing current canonical URLs only.
- Submit sitemap in Google Search Console and maintain property verification.
- For domain or subdomain moves, submit Change of Address request promptly.
- Use URL Inspection tool to verify individual page accessibility.
- Avoid repeated resubmission of unchanged URLs; focus on resolving concrete problems.
Watch for
Repeated submissions of unchanged URLs waste crawl budget and obscure real issues.
Definition of done
Accurate sitemap submitted; Change of Address tool used for domain/subdomain moves.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.