Submitting an XML sitemap can provide search engines with a full breakdown of every website page you want them to index. Therefore, it’s an essential step in your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy. However, for the best possible results, you’ll need to use a sitemap validator to ensure that you’re not sending files with errors.
In this article, we’ll talk about what sitemap validators are and how they work. Then we’ll guide you through common errors that you might run into when using a sitemap validator and how to troubleshoot them. Let’s get to it!