So I typed the file type ".xml"(don't forget the dot) at the end of the filename and clicked on Test Sitemap again.

This time it worked!

I clicked on Submit Sitemap with "sitemap-index.xml" showing in the box and I had a sitemap for my website in Google Webmaster Tools.

TO RECAP:

  • If "sitemap" doesn't work in All in One SEO use "sitemap-index"(remember the dash)
  • Have your website setup in Google Webmaster Tools before trying to add the sitemap
  • Put ".xml"(remember the dot) at the end of the filename in Google Webmaster Tools

If you are having a problem with an "http general error 404 - not found" please continue.to the next page.

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brianmc Premium
Pat,
Thanks for the great tutorial. It fixed my problem. :)
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Your welcome.
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TravH Premium
I got my issue fixed in Google. I check Bing next, but why does Kyle not use the All-in-One SEO plugin for this?

Thanks for this post.
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RaquelT Premium
This works! Thank you! Was already too frustrated...
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Glad it worked for you
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mechidor Premium
Waow, I was stuck with this problem and you really helped me a lot!
Thank you very very much!!!!
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You're welcome,
This really frustrated me for awhile too
Pat
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RocketRobin Premium
I had this issues too and you helped me fix it...
I was able to submit a good site map to both Google and Bing..
Thank you
Robin
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Robin,
You're welcome. It's always rewarding to be able to help.
Pat
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