Under setting > site map, there are 3 check boxes. I’ve never messed with them but the middle one: “Show only root level categories links in the ‘Categories’ section” was and still is unchecked. The other 2 are checked.
Is this the preferred way to configure it? There’s really no guidance in the admin to speak of.
Also, in Google Webmaster tools, there’s an option for testing/submitting the site map, but I have no idea what URL to enter to get it done. 
Anyone?
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www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml
Thanks Struck,
Any suggestions regarding the check boxes I mentioned?
The sitemap you are dealing with in Settings>Sitemap is not a Google Sitemap. To configure the Google Sitemap, you need to go to Administration>Addons>Google Sitemap The one you are talking about creates a html sitemap of your sites products and pages and displays them on a regular html page.
Thanks for the feedback Kingsleypress!
I'm still a bit fuzzy though. I have had the google sitemap you mentioned (in add-ons) activated. So when I attempt to submit it to google, do I still use: www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml or is it something else?
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So when I attempt to submit it to google, do I still use: www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml or is it something else?
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Yes, use that (assuming you have the SEO addon enabled). PM me your actual URL if you want me to check it.