Having trouble indexing my Webflow site on Google and uploading my sitemap on Google Search Console. Getting an error message. Can you help?
TL;DR
- Ensure your site is published to the correct domain, your sitemap is accessible at /sitemap.xml, and Google Search Console uses the proper HTTPS URL.
- Check that DNS records, robots.txt, and hosting settings don’t block Googlebot, and use the URL Inspection Tool to diagnose access and indexing issues.
If your Webflow site isn't indexing on Google and your sitemap upload fails in Google Search Console, there may be issues with your sitemap URL, site settings, or Googlebot access.
1. Verify Your Sitemap URL
- Your Webflow sitemap URL is usually:
https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml - Ensure the domain is published and accessible; visit the URL in a browser to confirm it loads.
- In Google Search Console, submit only the relative path: sitemap.xml
2. Check for Sitemap Errors in Google Search Console
- Go to Index > Sitemaps
- Under "Submitted Sitemaps", look for error details (e.g., “Couldn’t fetch”)
- Common causes include:
- Incorrect protocol (use https instead of http if SSL is enabled)
- Domain not resolving or misconfigured DNS
- Site is password protected or returns a 404
3. Make Sure Your Site is Published Correctly
- In the Webflow Designer, click Publish and ensure the site is published to your custom domain (not just the webflow.io subdomain)
- Check that the domain used in Google Search Console matches the one published on Webflow
4. Allow Webflow to Auto-Generate Your Sitemap
- Go to Webflow Project Settings > SEO tab
- Make sure “Auto-generate sitemap” is enabled
- If you’ve created a custom sitemap instead, ensure it’s hosted and accessible at
/sitemap.xml
5. Check for Robots.txt Blocking
- In Webflow, under SEO settings, check your robots.txt file
- Make sure it does not include “Disallow: /”, which blocks all indexing
6. Make Sure Google Can Access Your Site
- Use the URL Inspection Tool in Google Search Console to test access
- If you see “Page not available to Google,” check for:
- Incorrect DNS settings
- SSL/mixed content issues
- Firewall or host-level blocks
7. Verify Domain Configuration
- In your domain registrar, make sure DNS settings point to Webflow using the correct:
- A records: (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102
- CNAME for
wwwpointing toproxy-ssl.webflow.com - Go to Project Settings > Hosting, scroll to Custom Domains, and ensure both root and www versions are connected and published
Summary
Make sure your sitemap URL is correct (/sitemap.xml), the domain is published, and your robots.txt and DNS settings don’t block Google’s access. Use the URL Inspection Tool and Sitemap status in Search Console to identify exact errors. Most indexing issues come down to misconfigured domains or restrictive site settings.