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SEO SEO Help Files ROR File


What is a ROR File ?

A ROR File (Resources of a Resource File) is an XML formatted document that is used for describing the content, objects, and structure of a website so that the search engines can better find and understand your site information.

It is an extremely easy way for you to keep the search engines up to date on your websites content.

 

What are the benefits of having a ROR File ?

The main benefit of having a ROR File is to simply help the search engines do their job more efficiently.

ROR promotes structured indexing by allowing search engines to complement their normal text search with structured information this helps them to better understand your website and content.

Your ROR File acts like a master feed containing all of your website data and meta data so you can even this can be optimised.

Your ROR File can be used by all of the search engines and you are in control of it as it lives on your server.

 

How can I get my own ROR File ?

You can create your own ROR File easily in a matter of minutes by following the following simple steps:

  1. Download and install the Free ROR Site Map Generator onto your computer.
  2. Select the "save to my pc" option.
  3. Once the file has downloaded double click onto the setup file.
  4. Follow the setup procedure instructions until installed.
  5. Open the ROR Sitemap Generator.
  6. Input your website URL and click the "Generate Sitemap" button.
  7. Once the sitemap has been generated click on the "save as" button and save your new ROR File to your main website directory (where your Index file is located) as "ror.xml".
  8. Now the finishing touch, click on the ROR Button tab and copy the code into your web page.
  9. You should now be able to click on the ROR button on your web page and be taken to your ROR File.
  10. That's it your done ! How easy was that ?

 

Further Information on everything ROR

If you would like to research ROR further please take a look at www.rorweb.com I have found their site to be excellent very worth a visit.

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