Sitemap Processing issue.

#845640
  • Resolved HTDI Easy

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Rank Math free

    I have an issue with my sitemap. i purchased a domain 2 days ago. and I had connected it to my gsc and submit the sitemap to it. the issue is gsc fetch and read the main sitemap. but it did not fetch or process my sub sitemap like post sitemap and categories and pages sitemaps. This is expired domain.

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  • RankBot

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap. It seems that Google Search Console (GSC) is able to fetch your main sitemap but is having trouble processing the sub-sitemaps for posts, categories, and pages.

    Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

    1. Validate Your Sitemap

    Make sure your sitemap is correctly configured. You can use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to check for any issues. If your sitemap is properly configured, it should return a "No issues detected" message.

    An example displaying how to validate a sitemap

    2. Ensure the Sitemap is Located in the Root Folder

    Verify that your sitemap is located in the root folder of your WordPress installation. The URL should look like this:

    https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Server-configurations.png

    3. Check Indexing Settings

    Ensure that your posts and pages are set to index. Go to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and make sure the Index checkbox is enabled for your posts and pages.

    Index Titles and Meta settings

    4. Flush Permalinks

    If you are getting a 404 error, try flushing your permalinks by going to the Permalinks page in your WordPress dashboard and clicking Save Changes without making any changes.

    5. Check for Errors in Sub-Sitemaps

    If you are still having issues, check if there are any errors in the sub-sitemaps themselves. You can do this by accessing them directly through their URLs (e.g., `https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Server-configurations.png). If they return an error, you may need to investigate further.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, 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:
    Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
    Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math

    Ike

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting us. We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused.

    Please follow the steps below for initial troubleshooting:

    1. Flush the Sitemap cache by following this video screencast:
    https://i.rankmath.com/pipRDp

    2. Exclude the Sitemap files of the Rank Math plugin in your caching plugin. The cache could be via a plugin or from the server. For plugins or Cloudflare, please follow this article: https://rankmath.com/kb/exclude-sitemaps-from-caching/

    If the issue persists then try disabling the transient cache for the sitemap. This will make sure that your XML sitemap always reflects the latest changes on your site. To do this, you need to add a small piece of code to your site’s functions.php file or use a plugin like Code Snippets.
    The code you need to add is this:

    
/** 
 * Filter if XML sitemap transient cache is enabled.
 *
 * @param boolean $unsigned Enable cache or not, defaults to true
 */
add_filter( 'rank_math/sitemap/enable_caching', '__return_false');

    If you’re not sure how to add this code, you can follow this guide: https://rankmath.com/kb/wordpress-hooks-actions-filters/.

    After you add the code, please clear any cache on your site or server and check your XML sitemap again. If you’re still facing issues with the sitemap, please let us know – we are happy to investigate further.

    Perry Herry

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Rank Math free

    It sounds like your sub sitemaps are not being processed by GSC. Ensure that the sub sitemaps are correctly linked in your main sitemap and that there are no errors in their URLs. Sometimes, it may take a few days for GSC to fully process new sitemaps. Additionally, using a tool like <spam> can help boost your site’s visibility and may speed up the indexing process. If the issue persists, try resubmitting the sitemaps or checking for any crawl errors in GSC.

    Great

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello @htdieasy,

    Just a heads up that it’s normal if Google doesn’t immediately list your sub-sitemap when crawling your sitemap. This doesn’t mean it hasn’t been processed; it’s perfectly normal.

    Let us know if you still need help with this.

    RankBot

    1 week, 4 days 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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