SitemapXML v.2

[snowdevil]

Hi - I think a YouTube video on this would be of great help someday (please).
I too am trying to install the latest sitemap tool on version 1.5.1. Have followed instructions UP TO the point I need to upload the includes folder into root. Since this will overwrite the existing "includes" , I will lose all my content in that folder. Am I putting these files into the wrong place?
Also, with this version - do I need to install an SQL patch? Thanks much in advance.

[a_berezin]

Fantastic!

Since this will overwrite the existing "includes" , I will lose all my content in that folder.

What content you will lose??? What files you rewrite???

Also, with this version - do I need to install an SQL patch?

Wow! You also don't read the readme?

5.1. If your are running Zen-Cart 1.5.x. Run install-sitemapxml_only_for_zen-cart-1_5_0.sql (If you are running Zen Cart 1.3.9, SKIP THIS STEP!)

[DivaVocals]

Hi - I think a YouTube video on this would be of great help someday (please).

Fantastic idea.. However, add-on's are a volunteer effort done on the contributor's free time.. If he (or anyone in the community) who wants to do this -- including YOU -- then a YouTube video will be made..

[snowdevil]

well, Andrew, a little patience with us newbies would be nice. I don't know if you are a volunteer or not, but customer support says a lot about a company.
The Read Me says to do this:
3. Upload the files from "sitemapXML" to the root of your store. (DO NOT upload the "sitemapXML" folder, just the CONTENTS of this folder

The root also contains the original "includes" file - thus my question. I cannot proceed to the next step (running the install) until the files uploaded to proper spot.

[DivaVocals]

[QUOTE=snowdevil;1238403]well, Andrew, a little patience with us newbies would be nice. I don't know if you are a volunteer or not, but customer support says a lot about a company./QUOTE]"Customer Support" is a term that applies to COMMERCIAL software.. This plugin like all the free plugins are NOT commercial software.. Andrew is indeed a volunteer like all who donate free plugins.. He is not a "company", but a VOLUNTEER who maintains this plugin..

The Read Me says to do this:
3. Upload the files from "sitemapXML" to the root of your store. (DO NOT upload the "sitemapXML" folder, just the CONTENTS of this folder

The root also contains the original "includes" file - thus my question. I cannot proceed to the next step (running the install) until the files uploaded to proper spot.

To answer your question uploading the "includes" folder from this plugin does not REPLACE your existing includes folder.. Your FTP program may prompt you about uploading a folder that has the same name as a folder in the destination location.. but that is merely an FYI message..

[snowdevil]

Thank you! I just wanted to avoid making a huge mistake. Appreciate the info.

[a_berezin]

customer support says a lot about a company.

Wow! You need a customer support? Welcome to Find Experienced Zen Cart Contractors. I was not involved in this, but I'm sure there'd be a dozen willing to help you. As the customer.

[DivaVocals]

well, Andrew, a little patience with us newbies would be nice. I don't know if you are a volunteer or not, but customer support says a lot about a company.

"Customer Support" is a term that really applies to COMMERCIAL software and support.. (stuff you actually PAID for) This plugin like all the free plugins is NOT commercial software.. Andrew is indeed a volunteer who maintains this plugin.. He is not a "company".. So your expectation for "customer service" when it comes to free plugins is not a realistic expectation shall we say..

Thank you! I just wanted to avoid making a huge mistake. Appreciate the info.

Sure.. happy to help..

[snowdevil]

No offense intended. Still learning my way around and always appreciate volunteers. I'm one myself.

[jwaynehinkle]

could someone kindly tell me why none of my categories, or products are populating in the sitemap, I have attached a screenshot showing what I am talking about, any help if apreciated, it took me a little while to figure out how to get this working and populating all of them, and now that I have it seems that it is only recognizing my static pages, and so is google.

The files that apear to error in ADMIN also error out when submitting to google.

google give this error "We were unable to read your Sitemap. It may contain an entry we are unable to recognize. Please validate your Sitemap before resubmitting."

Thanks