How to Audit XML Sitemaps

Overview

A sitemap is an XML file that lists all critical pages on your site. This audit verifies that the sitemap exists, parses correctly, and is registered with search engines.

Severity Impact

A missing or un-parsable sitemap is a **Critical Site-Wide Issue** (-15 points).

Detection Logic

Fetches sitemaps at standard locations and processes XML tags.

How to Fix

1. Ensure your sitemap is located at https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml.
2. If your sitemap uses a different URL path, update it in your Project Settings.
3. Verify your sitemap is valid and contains no malformed tag enclosures.

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