unable to fix google search console error

Hello,

We apologize for the issues you are facing with Google Search Console and the significant drop in your traffic. It can be quite frustrating to deal with such errors.

To help you address the errors in Google Search Console, we recommend following these steps:

1. Identify the Errors: Review the specific errors listed in your Google Search Console. Common issues include server errors (5xx), indexing issues, or problems with your sitemap.

   • For server errors, check your server logs and ensure that your hosting environment is stable.
   • For indexing issues, you can refer to our guide on Fixing Indexing Issues in Google Search Console.

2. Check Your Sitemap: Ensure that your sitemap is correctly submitted in Google Search Console. You can add or resubmit your sitemap by navigating to Indexing → Sitemaps in the Search Console.

   • Make sure there are no spaces in the sitemap URL and consider adding a forward slash before the sitemap URL if you encounter a "Couldn’t fetch" error.
   • Here’s an image showing how to add the sitemap:
     

3. Review Your Meta Tags: Ensure that your meta tags are set up correctly. Incorrect meta tags can lead to indexing issues. You can find guidance on setting up Rank Math properly in our setup guide.

4. Monitor Algorithm Updates: Sometimes, traffic drops can correlate with Google algorithm updates. You can check if your drop in traffic aligns with any recent updates using our guide on Google Algorithm Updates.

If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will take over and provide further assistance.

Thank you for raising this concern, and we hope to help you resolve it soon!

Sources:
How to Fix Indexing Issues in Google Search Console » Rank Math
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math