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Hey RankMath community,
I’ve been facing a bit of a snag with the XML sitemap generation feature in RankMath, and I’m hoping someone can shed some light on it. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the issue:
Activated RankMath: I recently installed RankMath on my WordPress site and activated it without any hiccups. The overall setup was smooth, and I configured the basic settings without any issues.
XML Sitemap Configuration: Following RankMath’s guidelines, I proceeded to configure the XML sitemap settings. I ensured that all the necessary post types, taxonomies, and other relevant options were selected.
Sitemap Generation Issue: However, when I tried to generate the XML sitemap, I encountered an unexpected problem. The sitemap doesn’t seem to generate properly, and some URLs are missing. I double-checked my configuration, but I can’t seem to pinpoint the root cause.
Error Messages: There are no error messages displayed, and the process seems to complete without any apparent issues. Yet, when I check the sitemap, some crucial URLs are conspicuously absent.
I’m reaching out to the community for assistance. Has anyone experienced a similar problem with RankMath’s XML sitemap generation? Any insights or guidance on how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello,
We’re sorry to hear about the trouble you’re facing with the XML sitemap generation in RankMath. It’s great that you’ve provided a detailed breakdown of the issue you’re experiencing.
Based on the information you’ve shared, it seems like you’ve followed the correct steps to configure the XML sitemap settings. However, it’s concerning that some URLs are missing from the generated sitemap.
To troubleshoot this issue, we recommend checking the following:
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Flush Permalinks: Sometimes, flushing permalinks can resolve issues with sitemap generation. You can do this by navigating to Settings → Permalinks in your WordPress admin area and hitting the “Save Changes” button once, even if you didn’t make any changes on the page.
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Check for Blank Spaces: There might be some white spaces before the XML Sitemap’s source code. This could be added by a blank line/space in your wp-config.php file or your theme’s functions.php file. If there is no such blank space in your wp-config.php or functions.php file, check for a plugin conflict using the Health Check plugin.
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Content and Post/Page Exclusions: Ensure that you have content on your website and that you haven’t blocked useful posts/pages/taxonomies from appearing in your sitemap. You can check this by going to Rank Math SEO → Sitemap Settings and ensuring that the relevant options are selected for each type of post/taxonomy.
If these steps don’t resolve the issue, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team by opening a support ticket here. Our support staff is available 24/7 and will be more than happy to assist you further.
We hope this helps in resolving the issue you’re facing with the XML sitemap generation. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Sources:
What Are the SEO Benefits of Sitemaps? » Rank Math
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
How to Configure Sitemaps in Rank Math – Best Settings and Tips -
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