sitemap not being read

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    my sitemap shows it has not been updated since 2nd feb. I have also noticed that since september 2023 my google impressions have dropped from 12,000 to 2,000 and over the past week it jumped up to 4,000 and now dropped each day and is now back to 4,000. i have never had any problems with my impressions but having serious problems now and would like help to find out why and also why the sitemap is not being read. in the past 24 hours, doing site:in2town.co.uk it shows nothing has been indexed in the past 24 hours. norminally my posts get indexed within an hour

    https://www.in2town.co.uk/post-sitemap1.xml
    2024-02-02 06:46 +00:00

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  • Hello,

    I’m sorry to hear about the issues you are facing with your sitemap not being read and the fluctuations in your Google impressions. I understand how important it is to have your posts indexed promptly and maintain consistent traffic levels.

    To address the sitemap not being read, it’s crucial to ensure that Google has crawled and updated your sitemap recently. If the last crawl date is not after you published the post, Google might not have seen the updated sitemap yet. In this case, it’s recommended to be patient and wait for Google to crawl the sitemap. However, if you prefer not to wait, you can try removing the sitemap from the Google Search Console and then re-adding it.

    Here are the steps you can follow:

    1. Go to Google Search Console.
    2. Click on your sitemap (e.g., post-sitemap1.xml).
    3. Check the last crawl date.
    4. If needed, remove the sitemap by clicking on the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Remove sitemap.
    5. Re-add the sitemap by entering the sitemap URL and clicking SUBMIT.

    If you continue to experience issues with your sitemap, you can also check for any unsupported file format errors or other issues that may prevent Google from reading your sitemap properly.

    Regarding the fluctuations in your Google impressions and indexing delays, it’s essential to consider various factors such as algorithm updates, content quality, and website performance. Changes in Google’s algorithms can impact search rankings and traffic levels.

    For a more detailed analysis of your specific situation and to investigate the root causes of the issues you are facing, I recommend reaching out to our support team by clicking here. Our team is available 24×7 and will assist you promptly.

    Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We aim to help you resolve these issues and improve your website’s performance.

    If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to let us know.

    Sources:
    Indexed, Not Submitted in Sitemap – Google Search Console » Rank Math
    Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
    Why Google Hasn’t Indexed Your Post, Page, and/or Website? » Rank Math
    Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math

    This is an automated reply from Rank Math Support Bot. If you need further assistance, please reply to this topic and a human support agent will reply to you shortly.

    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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