Apparently, an opportunity exists for some SEO’s to cash in by contacting website owners to entice them about paying to create “Google sitemap files”. Although I agree sitemap files need to be created to tell search engines to index a website’s pages, I get annoyed when someone lies or doesn’t back up a claim. I know the guy is just trying to make a buck, but he should get the facts straight before sending an email like the example that follows. I responded to the sender on behalf of my client stating that so called “Google sitemap file” does in fact exist on the website. I ensured that my client knows the related sitemap files (sitemap.xml, robots.txt file with sitemap command, and url list text file) do in fact exist on his sites, and are resubmitted regularly to the various search engines.

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As I was on http://www.internationalbenefits.com this morning, I was unable to locate a “Google Sitemap file” on your website.

I am not referring to a regular “site map” for people to visit online, but rather to a script called “Google Sitemap file” which helps Google to read and index your website overall content. I advise you to visit us online where we explain clearly what is a “Google Sitemap file” and what you need to do to get one: (URL omitted for obvious reasons)
A Sitemap file is a “script/code” placed in the root directory of your website which captures all the crucial information about your website, thus facilitating the crawling and indexing process for Google. We can set up your Google Sitemap file for $125 should you need help to do so.

If Google takes the time to publish a page titled “What is a Sitemap file and why do I need one?”, it is obvious that every responsible online marketer should take action accordingly.
Read what Google says about Sitemap file and why you need one: http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?answer=40318

Regards,

(Signature withheld for privacy reasons)

PS: FYI, I had found your website a little while ago on the Yahoo directory when searching under travel insurance

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