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More options Jul 4, 3:36 pm

From: Calvin

Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:36:29 -0700 (PDT)

Local: Fri, Jul 4 2008 3:36 pm

Subject: Re: 403 forbiden error from Google

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I just confirmed it with the server regarding on googlebot, they told
me that they never block it, and I have tested it already, it is fine
for another website.
Is it possible the error was inner google error :-(
Oh, is anybody can provide me more information ?
I am really do not sure what' s wrong with it.

On Jul 4, 12:26 pm, webado wrote:

> Well not sure how helpful it may be. I hope you find it.
> But when you find out what is happening could you please post back to
> let us know.

> On Jul 3, 11:57 pm, Calvin wrote:

> > Thanks for your helpful information.

> > On Jul 4, 11:47 am, webado wrote:

> > > Your server is blocking Googlebot it seems.

> > > How large is your sitemap file? I think it's over 1MB so it will be
> > > better if you submitted an .xml.gz version.

> > > On Jul 3, 11:11 pm, Calvin wrote:

> > > > Add Sitemap Help Loading...

> > > > Add Sitemapwww.1powershop.comYoucanaddaSitemap to your account to provide us
> > > > with additional information about your site. We will process your
> > > > Sitemap and provide information on any errors in the Sitemaps section.

> > > > Choose type... Add General Web Sitemap Add Mobile Sitemap Add Code
> > > > Search Sitemap Add Geo Sitemap Add Video Sitemap
> > > > Lists pages that are meant to be accessed by desktop browsers.

> > > > 1. I've created a Sitemap in a supported format. Help 2. I've
> > > > uploaded my Sitemap. Help 3. My Sitemap URL is:http://www.1powershop.com/
> > > > Example: sitemap.xml
> > > > Example: directory/other_sitemap.xml
> > > > General HTTP error: HTTP 403 error (Forbidden)
> > > > We encountered an error while trying to access your Sitemap. Please
> > > > ensure your Sitemap follows our guidelines and can be accessed at the
> > > > location you provided and then resubmit.
> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > All the erro message I got from google is above.
> > > > Thanks for your help.

> > > > On Jul 4, 10:54 am, webado wrote:

> > > > > What gives the 403? The sitemap file or some urls in it?

> > > > > On Jul 3, 10:30 pm, Calvin wrote:

> > > > > > Hello, could anyone help me? I got a 403 forbidden error from google
> > > > > > webmaster tools when I tried to submit my sitemap generated by "XML
> > > > > > Sitemap Generator .
> > > > > > No matter what I do I keep getting this error at google tools:

> > > > > > General HTTP error: HTTP 403 error (Forbidden)

> > > > > > The site looks fine below;

> > > > > >http://www.1powershop.com/sitemapproducts1.xml

> > > > > > What's the problem ?

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