> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.adnabu.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Manage Content in Nabu for Sitemap App for Shopify

The **Manage Content** page gives you full control over what appears in your **HTML and XML sitemaps** and how search engines interact with your store pages.

From here, you can **include or exclude content**, and apply **SEO tags like noindex and nofollow**—all without editing code.

## What is the Manage Content page?
The **Manage Content** page lets you:
* Control visibility of store content in **HTML & XML sitemaps**
* Decide which pages should be **active or hidden**
* Apply **SEO tags** (`noindex`, `nofollow`) to specific items
* Manage different Shopify content types from one place
This is especially useful for SEO cleanup, low-priority pages, or temporary exclusions.

## Content Types You Can Manage
At the top of the page, you can switch between different content tabs:
* **Products**
* **Collections**
* **Pages**
* **Blog Categories**
* **Articles**
Each tab shows the items pulled directly from your Shopify store.

![Manage Content Page > Tabs](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_qrahoo.png)
## Understanding Visibility Status
For each item, you can control its **visibility**:

### Active
* The page is **included** in both:
    * HTML Sitemap
    * XML Sitemap
* Recommended for pages you want indexed by search engines

### Hidden
* The page is **removed** from both sitemaps
* Useful for:
    * Draft-like pages
    * Low-value or duplicate content
    * Seasonal or temporary pages
You can change visibility:
* Individually (using the item’s menu)
* In bulk (select multiple items and use bulk actions)

![Manage Content Page > Visibility Status](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_rcctqt.png)
## SEO Tags Explained
On the right-side panel (or item actions), you can apply SEO tags:

### Set to NoIndex
* Prevents search engines from **indexing** the page
* Use when:
    * Page should exist but not appear in search results
    * Internal utility or low-SEO-value pages

### Set to NoFollow
* Prevents search engines from **following links** on that page
* Useful for pages with outbound links you don’t want crawled
⚠️ Note:
* `NoIndex` affects **search visibility**
* `Hidden` affects **sitemap inclusion**
* These are different controls and can be used independently

![Manage Content Page > SEO Tags](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_1pvcy8f.png)
## Bulk Actions
You can select one or more items and apply actions in bulk:
* **Set as Active **
* **Set as Hidden**
* **Add NoIndex**
* **Remove NoIndex**
* **Add NoFollow**
* **Remove NoFollow**
This is helpful for managing large catalogs quickly.


![Manage Content Page > Bulk Actions for SEO Tags](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_10s23i2.png)
## Search, Filter, and Sort
To make management easier, the page includes:
* **Search** to find specific items
* **Filters** to narrow results
* **Sorting** options for better organization
Ideal for stores with many products or pages.

![Filter Options](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_1504ano.png)

![Sort Options](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_bua2jw.png)
## What Happens After Changes?
* Click on "Refresh HTML & XML Sitemaps" to update the content of your HTML and XML Sitemaps for the changes you just made.
* Search engines will respect updates during their next crawl
* No need to resubmit your sitemap to Google or Bing.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_1wi5lw8.png)

## What to do next?
👉 Check out our related help articles:
* **How to add the HTML Sitemap to your Shopify store**
* **How to submit your XML Sitemap to Google Search Console**
* **How to submit your sitemap to Bing Webmaster Tools**