Google: Sitemap is HTML - Post ID 112122

User 398943 Photo


Registered User
19 posts

I'm not great at any of this... much more a hobby than anything else, so I'm sure I'm missing something basic but when I submit to Google, I get the following:

Sitemap is HTML
Your Sitemap appears to be an HTML page. Please use a supported sitemap format instead.

I have tried changing from "Both" to "XML Only" and still get the same result. It's at:

joedemers.com/sitemap

Thanks for any help
User 562592 Photo


Registered User
2,038 posts

XML is its own format. You cannot change a page back and forth from html to xml. I would strongly suggest you invest in CC's sitemapper program. It will solve your problem because it will create the XML for you. I love the program. :D
The philosopher has not done philosophy until he has acted upon the mere conviction of his idea; for proof of the theory is in the act, not the idea.

My Web Development Company: http://www.innovatewebdevelopment.com (Created with Coffee Cup Software).

My Personal Website: http://www.EricSEnglish.com

User 398943 Photo


Registered User
19 posts

That's what I'm using. I was referring to the "Output Options" in the program when I mentioned changing it.
User 562592 Photo


Registered User
2,038 posts

Oh, Ok.
When you reference the sitemap then you must add the .html on the ending.
The philosopher has not done philosophy until he has acted upon the mere conviction of his idea; for proof of the theory is in the act, not the idea.

My Web Development Company: http://www.innovatewebdevelopment.com (Created with Coffee Cup Software).

My Personal Website: http://www.EricSEnglish.com

User 103173 Photo


VP of Software Development
0 posts

When your sitemap is created, there will be a .HTML and a sitemap.xml file. The XML file is the one you submit to the search engines, not the HTML file.
Learn the essentials with these quick tips for Responsive Site Designer, Responsive Email Designer, Foundation Framer, and the new Bootstrap Builder. You'll be making awesome, code-free responsive websites and newsletters like a boss.
User 398943 Photo


Registered User
19 posts

I added it both on the upload and the reference with Google but still get the same message.

Sitemap is HTML
Your Sitemap appears to be an HTML page. Please use a supported sitemap format instead.
User 562592 Photo


Registered User
2,038 posts

And did you add it like this:

www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml
The philosopher has not done philosophy until he has acted upon the mere conviction of his idea; for proof of the theory is in the act, not the idea.

My Web Development Company: http://www.innovatewebdevelopment.com (Created with Coffee Cup Software).

My Personal Website: http://www.EricSEnglish.com

User 398943 Photo


Registered User
19 posts

I did but used the .html, not the .xml like Scott mentioned. I'll do that and let you know... by the way, I appreciate the help.
Joe
User 398943 Photo


Registered User
19 posts

Well, at least I got a different error message, so this are progressing. This is the message:

General HTTP error: 404 not found
We encountered an error while trying to access your Sitemap. Please ensure your Sitemap follows our guidelines and can be accessed at the location you provided and then resubmit.

I submitted it under both http://www.joedemers.com/sitemap.xml and http://joedemers.com/sitemap.xml

I never much cared about the sitemap in the past but now I'm trying to put the shopping cart to use.
User 1948478 Photo


Senior Advisor
1,850 posts

Joseph,

I think your sitemap is at http://www.joedemers.com/sitemap/sitemap.xml rather than in the root directory as you specified.

Have something to add? We’d love to hear it!
You must have an account to participate. Please Sign In Here, then join the conversation.