Indexed URLs dropping in Google Sitemaps, 50000 down to 25000..

Discussion in 'Google Sitemaps' started by databloc, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have a large forum and it has been getting more and more pages indexed due to the sitemaps, however in recent days it seems to be dropping fast!

    The problem seems to be that its not readying all of the sitemaps from the sitemap_index.xml.gz file. When I look in GWT it only shows sitemap sitemap_2.xml.gz sitemap_4.xml.gz and sitemap_6.xml.gz. Very strange as it reports no errors or problems..

    Anyone else experiencing this?
     
    databloc, Oct 20, 2008 IP
  2. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #2
    try using google webmaster tool
     
    MeetHere, Oct 20, 2008 IP
  3. radya

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    What kind of plugin do you use? SOme plugin need to be restarted once in a period to be functioning again.
     
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  4. databloc

    databloc Peon

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    I use vbseo's sitemap for vbulletin which is running on a cron..

    I use google webmaster tools (GWT)..

    It's very strange because traffic has not slowed down.. to me it looks like a problem with google reporting the details incorrectly..
     
    databloc, Oct 20, 2008 IP
  5. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    what's your url? and are you using the Latest version of the vbseo sitemap?
    it shouldn't be that hard to fix
    pm me if you are not able to figure it out, I'll try to give you a hand
     
    Brandon Sheley, Oct 20, 2008 IP