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vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator for vBulletin 3.6.x, 3.5.x & 3.0.x
Developer Last Online: Dec 2011
vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator - vBulletin 3.5.x Download vB 3.8.x Compatible Version Here Download vB 3.7.x Compatible Version Here Download vB 3.6.x Compatible Version Here Download vB 3.0.x Compatible Version Here Note: Version 2.5 replaces all previous versions of the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator, and now includes support for all the new URL types in vBulletin 3.8.x. Overview ============================ Providing Google, Yahoo, Ask sitemaps is an essential step towards improving your forums. The "vBSEO Google Sitemaps" plugin provides a solution that allows your forum to be indexed by the Google (and also Yahoo and Ask) search engines faster, more completely, more effectively, and with less bandwidth consumption. The ultimate goal is to help you achieve more web traffic for your forum. Quote:
Note: This plugin is fully compliant with vBSEO 3.x version. The current version is vBSEO 3.2. However, if you are running vBSEO, please upgrade to vBSEO 3.2 or greater before installing. Compatibility ============================ Fully compatible with:
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============================ Whenever it is scheduled or invoked via the URL, this plugin will generate both the Google XML formatted and the Yahoo text formatted sitemaps. If you selected "Yes" to the Google auto-notification setting, Google will be notified each time the sitemap is generated. The Yahoo sitemap must be manually submitted to http://submit.search.yahoo.com/free/request/.
============================ The vBSEO Sitemap includes a report tool, allowing you to track your progress. To access your reports enter the following URL: http://www.example.com/forums/vbseo_sitemap/ NOTE: Replace "http://www.example.com/forums/" with the full URL to your vB forum root. You will be required to login by providing your "Sitemap Interface Access Password" from your vBSEO Sitemap settings in:
Show Reports List The 'Show Reports List' link will display a report of each time your vBSEO Sitemap generator executed, including the (1) date, (2) run time, (3) total URLs included, and (4) and change in # of URLs included from the last generation. Each vBSEO Sitemap generation record will include a (1) "View details" and (2) "Remove record" link. The "View Details" link shows more detailed information about the sitemap generated. The "Remove record" will permanently delete the record from your reports. Show Sitemap Downloads Log The 'Show Sitemap Downloads Log' link will display a report of each time your vBSEO Sitemap was downloaded by either a search engine (GoogleBot or Yahoo) or by another user agent (i.e. Web browser, etc.). The report includes the (1) date, (2) name of sitemap file downloaded, (3) Bot, (4) IP address of the downloader, and the (5) User-agent. Each vBSEO Sitemap download record will include a "Remove record" link which will permanently delete the record from your reports. Run Sitemap Generator The 'Run Sitemap Generator' link will automatically regenerate your Google and Yahoo sitemaps. Your Forums Homepage The 'Your Forums Homepage' link is a quick link back to your forum homepage. Additional Links Additional links to various other related SEO resources are also included. Click "Install" ============================ Please click "Install" to show your support for this script. Installation & Configuration for vB 3.5.x, 3.6.x, 3.7.x and 3.8.x as a Plugin ============================ Follow the installation/upgrade instructions provided in the docs/readme.html file. Google Webmaster Accounts ============================ It is NOT required for you to have a Google Webmaster account to run the vBulletin Google Sitemaps plugin. If you decide to setup an account for testing purposes you can do so here: http://www.google.com/webmasters/sitemaps/login?sourceid=gsm&subid=us-et-about2 Copyright & Licensing ============================
Revision History ============================ 02/22/2009 - Version 2.5 Released NEW FEATURE: Blog tags URLs are included. NEW FEATURE: Social Group Discussion URLs are included. NEW FEATURE: Smart Priority applied for the following URL types
Upgrade Instructions ============================ (1) Follow the installation/upgrade instructions provided in the docs/readme.html file. (2) For versions of vBulletin 3.6.x only: Open "Schedule Manager" in the vBulletin Admin Control Panel (admincp); Remove existing scheduled task for Sitemap Generator if you have one. Note: The new task will be automatically setup when you import the XML product file. Other vBSEO Plugins ============================vBSEO Affiliate Program ============================ We welcome you to join the vBSEO Affiliate Program. Supporters / CoAuthors Show Your Support
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Kall,
Cloudrunner's way is the only way I have got this to work, and is the way the .htaccess is written to work. Google doesn't seem to mind either. |
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After reading 60 of the 90+ pages here I gave up! Can someone help me with the file created for Yahoo? I was able to get the file for Google and see it at
http://biker-talk.com/forum/sitemap_index.xml.gz so I know that the .htaccess is set correctly. However I can see the file created for Yahoo. I've tried looking for both /forum/sitemap.txt.gz and also up a level. I can however see it under /forum/vbseo_sitemap/data/ via FTP. Anyone know why I can't see/access the file for Yahoo under the forum directory, while I can access the file used for Google? BTW, I'm running vB 3.6.4 and not running any of the other vBseo or any other addon product. |
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)O( Cloudrunner )O( |
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Alright folks, here it is. The definative [HOWTO] on getting this to work with vBeulltin 3.6.4 with vBAdvanced CMPS installed and the root directory instead of /forum/. This is step by step from modification to installation to notifying Google and Yahoo. I hope this helps some folks out.
Again, These are the steps I took to get it working with my 3.6.4 and vBAdvanced CMPS. I'm certain there are other methods, but this seemed the easiest for me, and if it helps to alleviate issues for only one more person then I am happy. Namaste )O( Cloudrunner )O( |
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Great description! While I already loaded this sitemap gen to my standalone forum, I will be loading vB CMPS soon and this will cut back on the headaches.
Looking forward to hearing if this fixes the Yahoo problem (no output file) I've experienced. Ken |
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Shoot me a pm boss, I'm not sure where the issue may lie, but perhaps I can help with that.
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#1358
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I ran the task again and here is the log:
Generate SitemapI don't see the txt file being created for Yahoo. |
#1359
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I got yer PM boss, yer .htaccess is messed up, I sent you a fix. give it a shot and we'll fix it there .
The txt file doesn't look to be being created, double check your options and make sure that you have the yahoo .txt option set to yes, then implement the changes I gave you in the PM. |
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Got your PM, revisions partially worked. Still don't see the txt file being logged but it is being created
Reply PM sent... I think this is close to being resolved now, thanks! |
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I have a question. Do I have to submit my sitemaps daily to Google/Yahoo or it does that automatically?
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