Sitemap

Hello,

We apologize for the inconvenience you’re experiencing with your website’s sitemap. It sounds like there might be some confusion regarding the sitemap format and its submission to Google.

Firstly, it’s important to clarify that HTML and XML sitemaps serve different purposes. An HTML sitemap is designed to help visitors navigate your site, while an XML sitemap is intended for search engines to understand your site structure and index its content.

If you’re using Rank Math, the plugin automatically creates XML sitemaps for your website. To ensure that Google recognizes and processes your XML sitemap correctly, you can follow these steps:

1. Validate Your Sitemap: You can use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to confirm that your XML sitemap is correctly configured. Once validated, you should receive a success message indicating that no issues were detected.

2. Submit Your Sitemap to Google: After validating your XML sitemap, you can submit it to Google Search Console. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to submit a sitemap to Google.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your XML sitemap is properly configured and submitted to Google for indexing.

If you have any further questions or encounter any issues during this process, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team by clicking here. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year to assist you.

We hope this information helps you resolve the issue with your website’s sitemap.

Sources:
How to Create HTML Sitemap Using Rank Math » Rank Math
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
How to Submit a Sitemap to Google » Rank Math
Indexed, Not Submitted in Sitemap – Google Search Console » Rank Math
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math