Keep getting error while uploading sitemap .xml file to google

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Gregtq, Oct 6, 2007.

  1. #1
    No matter what I do I keep getting this error at google tools:
    Unsupported file format
    Your Sitemap does not appear to be in a supported format. Please ensure it meets our Sitemap guidelines and resubmit.

    I've tried serveral programs but everyone of them I get the above error.

    The reason I'm trying to install a sitemap is because I moved to a dedicated server in August and soon after I lost my #1 & #2 ranking at the search engines. I'm not even listed now as I found google still has my old dns IP cached.

    Could this error be server related?

    Greg
     
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    Camay123 Well-Known Member

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    Have you tried GSiteCrawler ? It worked every time for me.
     
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  3. Gregtq

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    Thanks, I'll try it now.
     
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    Keep on trying my friend. It will do you more good than harm.
     
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    Can we see the url of your generated XML sitemap?
     
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  6. Gregtq

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    I'm wondering if my new dedicated server is having issues with XML files?
    Although my vb forum has them and I see no issues there.
     
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    Just tried it and now I'm getting this error:
    Network unreachable: Network unreachable
    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.
     
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