Question:
[Sitemap is not showing the pages of my website, if we search any websites domain/sitemap.xml then it show all the pages and blogs, but its not showing on my website, i tried to reset chronic tags (suggested by wix help center) but still the problem is remain]
Product:
[Which editor or feature is your question most relevant to? e.g. Wix Editor, Wix Studio Editor.]
What are you trying to achieve:
[Iam trying to find the solution for my website’s technical error]
What have you already tried:
[I have tried customer support, forum topics, articles]
Additional information:
[Include any other pertinent details or information that might be helpful for people to know when trying to answer your question.]
Troubleshooting Your Missing Sitemap: A Webmaster’s Quest
First off, kudos for exploring customer support, forums, and articles! But fear not—I’ve got a few more tricks up my digital sleeve:
Check Sitemap Format:
Ensure your sitemap is in the proper XML format. Sometimes a tiny syntax hiccup can lead to a sitemap hiccup.
Use an online XML checker to validate your sitemap. It’s like giving it a grammar check.
Fix URL Errors:
Examine the URLs in your sitemap. Are any of them returning a 404 error (page not found)?
If so, fix those broken links. It’s like patching up holes in your digital map.
Review Site Visibility Settings:
In your WordPress settings, go to Reading Settings.
Ensure that the option “Discourage search engines from indexing this site” is unchecked.
You want search engines to find your treasure trove of pages!
Plugin or Theme Conflict:
Sometimes plugins or themes clash like rival knights at a jousting tournament.
Disable all plugins except Yoast SEO (your trusty sitemap squire) and switch to a default theme (like Twenty Twenty-Two or Twenty Twenty-Three).
See if your sitemap reappears. If it does, you’ve unmasked the culprit!
Remember, even in the world of web mysteries, persistence pays off.