XML is the PPreferred method since you can give Google more

XML is the PPreferred method since you can give Google more information about your Web Site. Simply go to the below web site type in your domain and it will automatically spider your site and create a Google Site Map for you. http://www.sitemapspal.com/If You prefer to use a text file simply following the below direction taken directly from the Google Help File (https://www.google.com/webmasters/sitemaps/docs/en/other.html)Google accepts simple text files that list URLs. The text file must follow these guidelines: The text file must have one URL per line. This is listed in the Encoding menu of the Save As dialog box). You should upload the text file to the highest-level directory you want search engines to crawl and make sure that you don't list URLs in the text file that are located in a higher-level directory. Step 3 Upload your Site Map File To Your Web PageOnce you have created an XML or TXT Sitemap using the instructions in Step 2 you would just upload it to your web page either by FTP or by using the Cpanel from your Web Host.Step 4 Tell GoogleThe last step in this process is to tell Google about your Sitemap. Be sure and check back a few hours later to make sure it uploaded correctly. https://www.google.com/webmasters/sitemaps/loginNow be sure and repeat the above 4 Steps whenever you change your website Bonus Step 5 After Google has read your Sitemap and crawled your site (usually 12-24 Hours) you will see a verify link next to your Sitemap name.