What are some alternative methods for importing pages without a sitemap?
If you need to import pages into RAMP without a sitemap, or want to limit pages scanned here's how.
“Automatic” or “Advanced” Page Discovery Modes are the most efficient and accurate way to import pages into Console. Nonetheless, there are alternative ways to add pages to RAMP if your site lacks a sitemap XML file and you cannot create one.
You can turn Page Discovery “Off” and import pages individually by URL path or in bulk by uploading a CSV file containing the sitemap paths of the pages you want to add to RAMP.
Additionally, if you’re having trouble adding pages to Accessible Web RAMP, contact us for complimentary onboarding assistance.
Bulk Import Pages Using a CSV File
You can also bulk import web pages by uploading a CSV file of your URL paths. This can also be done under the Pages tab of your RAMP account.
How to bulk import pages from a CSV file:
“Pages” > “Add” > “CSV Import”
Importing pages by CSV file is useful if a website lacks a functioning sitemap. This method of uploading pages gives the website owner more control over which pages are added to RAMP and when. Users on our Starter plan, for example, may choose to upload pages by CSV file to control exactly which pages they scan first without exceeding their 1,000-page scans/month limit.
The downside to importing pages via CSV file or individually is that you’ll need to manually add any new web pages to RAMP. When RAMP is linked to a sitemap, it automatically updates in response to sitemap changes, like removing or adding pages.
For help putting together and uploading a CSV file, contact us.
Individually Add Pages by URL
Individual pages can be added to RAMP from the Pages tab. Just provide the URL path of the page you want to import, and RAMP will do the rest.
How to upload individual pages in Accessible Web RAMP:
“Pages” > “Add” > “Single Page”
Adding pages individually works best for small websites or when you want to pick and choose the pages you upload.
If you have a larger website and are trying to use a Starter plan, we recommend adding pages individually to conserve your monthly page scans. Adding pages individually also allows you to prioritize your highest-traffic pages first for scanning.