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Sitemap Contains Errors or Redirects: How to Fix It
Your XML sitemap lists URLs that redirect or return errors.
Quick fix: Your sitemap lists URLs that return errors or redirect. A sitemap should only list live, final URLs that return 200.
Why it matters for SEO
A sitemap should only contain live, final URLs. Bad URLs waste crawl budget and make Google trust your sitemap less.
How to fix it
- 1Remove deleted pages from the sitemap.
- 2Replace redirecting URLs with their final destination.
- 3Use a sitemap that updates automatically when pages change.
- 4Resubmit the sitemap in Google Search Console.
Free tools to fix it
Frequently asked questions
Should noindex pages be in the sitemap?
No. Only include pages you want indexed.
How often should a sitemap update?
Whenever you add, remove, or move pages. Dynamic sitemaps do this automatically.
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