The solution turned out to be simple. Just change the prefix to "sitemap-index" (don't forget the - between the words)



I updated the sitemap again and was able to view it.

Now to add the sitemap the Google Webmaster Tools.



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brianmc Premium
Pat,
Thanks for the great tutorial. It fixed my problem. :)
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PLH Premium
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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PLH Premium
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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PLH Premium
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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