vBSEO sitemap problems

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 07:09 PM

Okay...

I downloaded version 1.6.1 of the sitemap generator and followed the instructions very closely. Twice.

Both times the program seemed to be running flawlessly, however, Google never seems to 'have' the sitemap.

I tried submitting it manually, but Google rejected it with errors.

I'd post the error here, but I have since removed the sitemap. The Cron has run since then and I get this nice email saying my sitemap has been updated, but... nothing else has happened that I am aware of.

Additionally, following the instructions with vBSEO sitemap generator, I am unable to access the tools. 404 error.

I would resubmit manually the sitemap to recreate the errors, but would like this to be automatically updated first.

I defer to the vBSEO guru....

Cheers.
G_Man

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 07:43 PM

Then you have done something wrong. Did you put the .htaccess in your root or in your forums directory. It should be in your root and you need to add the forum directory to the htaccess. There is a another recent thread here where we outline this.

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Monkey

Then you have done something wrong. Did you put the .htaccess in your root or in your forums directory. It should be in your root and you need to add the forum directory to the htaccess. There is a another recent thread here where we outline this.

The Instructions say to put that in your forum root, not root, so I was a bit confused. I will bump it up a level and try again.

And I know the thread!

Cheers.

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 07:46 PM

I have sent you an email.

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Monkey

I have sent you an email.

Already working on it. Thanks.

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 08:06 PM

exact same situation...

*temporarily throws in towel*

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 08:11 PM

Well bud, you throw in the towell too quick. Post your .htaccess please.

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 08:14 PM

I said temporarily... I've tried this like 5 times...

Here it is...

Code:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^sitemap(\.txt(\.gz)?)$ theforum/vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_getsitemap.php?sitemap=urllist$1 [L]
RewriteRule ^((urllist|sitemap).*\.(xml|txt)(\.gz)?)$ theforum/vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_getsitemap.php?sitemap=$1 [L]

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 08:27 PM

Ok, did you set the permisions of the directories like the instructions said? Did you go into options in your acp and set your root path and take care of all settings there?

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 08:32 PM

The next question is, are you on Apache and do you have mod_rewrite enabled?

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Monkey

Ok, did you set the permisions of the directories like the instructions said? Did you go into options in your acp and set your root path and take care of all settings there?

Permissions set correctly. Checked all the settings, but not sure where you are setting your root path....

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Monkey

The next question is, are you on Apache and do you have mod_rewrite enabled?

Yes and almost certain... seems I've used mod_rewrite before with a different mod. If I am on a shared server is there a way I can check to see if it is enabled?

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 08:36 PM

You need to go into the admincp and click options and find the sitemap options. Then find the "Sitemap Files URL" setting and set that to

Code:

http://www.afterseppuku.com

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Monkey

You need to go into the admincp and click options and find the sitemap options. Then find the "Sitemap Files URL" setting and set that to

Code:

http://www.afterseppuku.com

Okay... did that already then. Wasn't positive if that was what you meant.

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 08:47 PM

Ok, you're getting a 500 internal server error. So are doing something wrong or you have server setting issues.

Did you have an .htaccess file in place before this?

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 08:52 PM

There was a file, but it was blank.

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 09:07 PM

Run your phpinfo in your admincp to see if you have mod_rewrite installed or contact your host and ask them.

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 09:56 PM

Seems that it may have been turned off on my particular server. Drop a support ticket and see what they have to say.

Thanks! I am pretty ignorant, but I can usually follow directions! LOL

Code Monkey · 10-27-2006, 10:03 PM

Sometimes it's just beyond our control.

I would never be on a host that turns something so critical off.

G_Man · 10-27-2006, 10:08 PM

Well, I am waiting to see. . .

A couple of days ago the primary drive crashed and they reset everything. They have been top notch so far, but... who knows.

*crosses fingers*

G_Man · 10-28-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Hi,

The rewrite module is compiled on all our servers. You do however need to turn it on in your .htaccess file though.

Thank You,
Eric
System Administrator
Site5 Internet Solutions, Inc.
Site5 Affordable Web Hosting - Discount Email and Blog Hosting Company

The first command, Rewrite Engine On, is what he is referring to, correct??