I am unable to Index my page on google search console

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Topic summary

A new Shopify user is struggling to get their website indexed by Google Search Console despite following standard setup procedures.

Steps Already Completed:

  • Site ownership verification successful
  • Password protection removed from the site
  • Using default Shopify theme with minimal modifications

Core Issue:

  • The sitemap.xml cannot be fetched by Google
  • Error message: “sitemap could not be read”
  • Page remains unindexed despite multiple troubleshooting attempts

The user followed instructions from Shopify’s official YouTube channel but the indexing problem persists. They are seeking community advice to identify what might be preventing Google from reading their sitemap and indexing the site. The discussion remains open with no resolution yet provided.

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Hi All, i am new in this, and as of now, i am just trying to make a simple website, the contents of the website doesnt even matter. All i need is for the site to be searchable in google. And here’s the link.

https://ambrosialfeastcreatetions.myshopify.com/

but the biggest problem i have now is that i have really tried almost all nooks and crannies to figure out on why google still couldnt index my page no matter what i do. I will give all my information on what i have already done.

  1. Site Ownership Verification is complete and successful

  2. Password is removed

  3. I am just using a basic default shopify website with no major modifications. You may click on my link

4.The sitemap.xml is the issues that couldnt be fetched. Error = sitemap could not be read.

I really cant figure out why. Any help and advice you give will be much appreciated!

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Well, based on all the instructions i received on Shopify’s official youtube channel, yes.
However, because i am unable to index my page, this definetely means something is wrong and i dont know what it is. I will send you an email to chat with you there.

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