Where to Find This Tab
Go to SEO Rank Genius → Indexing & Sitemaps → Submission & Sync (first tab under the “Sync & Advanced” group).
Search Engine Submission
The plugin can ping search engines to notify them about your updated sitemap. This works via the standard HTTP ping protocol.
Google
Submitted 2 hours ago
Bing
Submitted 2 hours ago
Manual Submission
Click Submit Now to immediately ping Google and Bing with your sitemap URL. The plugin sends an HTTP request to:
https://www.google.com/ping?sitemap=YOUR_SITEMAP_URLhttps://www.bing.com/ping?sitemap=YOUR_SITEMAP_URL
GSC Integration
For more reliable indexing, connect your Google Search Console account. This enables:
- Indexing API — Request indexing of specific URLs directly (much faster than ping)
- Sitemap status — See if Google has successfully processed your sitemap
- Coverage data — Pull indexing statistics directly from GSC
Connecting GSC
- Click Connect Google Search Console.
- Sign in with your Google account and authorize the plugin.
- Select your site property from the dropdown.
- The connection status shows your verified property and email.
Indexing API quotas: Google allows up to 200 URL submissions per day via the Indexing API. The plugin automatically queues requests to stay within limits.
Auto-Submission
Enable automatic sitemap submission when content changes:
| Setting | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Auto-ping on Publish | Ping Google and Bing whenever a new post is published |
| Auto-ping on Update | Ping search engines when existing content is updated |
| GSC Instant Indexing | Use the Indexing API to request immediate crawling of new/updated URLs |
Best practice: Enable auto-ping on publish and GSC instant indexing for fastest discovery. Skip auto-ping on update for sites with frequent minor edits (typo fixes, etc.).
Troubleshooting
Submission Fails
- Verify your server can make outbound HTTP requests (some hosts block them).
- Check that your sitemap URL (
/sitemap.xml) is publicly accessible. - Test by visiting the ping URL directly in your browser.
GSC Connection Fails
- Ensure you’re signing in with the Google account that owns the Search Console property.
- If using a service account, verify the JSON key file is valid.
- Check that your site is verified in Google Search Console first.