Sitemap address after moving from staging to live

#873813
  • Resolved Ksaht

    1 year, 6 months ago

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    Hi!

    We have implemented RankMath on our staging environment in WordPress. At this stage, the sitemap address is also relational to the staging environment (under a subdomain).

    However, when we move to the live site, will the sitemap address automatically update from the staging subdomain or do we have to do something about it? If there are actions needed, what do you suggest to be the best way to go about it?

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  • RankBot

    1 year, 6 months ago

    Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing regarding the sitemap address after moving from staging to live. When you move your WordPress site from a staging environment to a live site, Rank Math should automatically update the sitemap address to reflect the new live domain. However, it is always a good practice to double-check the settings after migration.

    Here are some steps you can take to ensure everything is set up correctly:

    1. Check Sitemap Settings: After moving to the live site, go to the Rank Math settings in your WordPress dashboard and verify that the sitemap settings are correct. You can find the sitemap settings under Rank Math > Sitemap Settings.

    2. Submit the New Sitemap: Once you confirm that the sitemap is updated, make sure to submit the new sitemap URL (e.g., `https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Manual-Action.png) to Google Search Console. This will help search engines crawl your new site effectively.

    3. Verify in Google Search Console: After submitting, check Google Search Console for any issues or errors related to your sitemap.

    4. Clear Cache: If you are using any caching plugins, clear the cache to ensure that the latest changes are reflected.

    If you encounter any issues or if the sitemap does not update automatically, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further.

    Thank you for raising this concern!

    Sources:
    How to Configure Sitemaps in Rank Math – Best Settings and Tips
    How to Submit a Sitemap to Google » Rank Math

    Reinelle

    1 year, 6 months ago

    Hello,

    No, the sitemap will follow your actual domain and not your subdomain.

    The URLs in the sitemap will follow your WordPress and Site Address you have in your WordPress Setting > General

    exact

    Looking forward to helping you.

    RankBot

    1 year, 5 months ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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