[Solved] Identify the error in this XML sitemap snippet:<urlset> <url> <loc>https://example.com/home</loc> <lastmod>2024-06-31</lastmod> </url> </urlset> | SEO Fundamentals

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Identify the error in this XML sitemap snippet:

<urlset>
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/home</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-06-31</lastmod>
  </url>
</urlset>

AThe <loc> tag should be <location>

BMissing closing tag for <urlset>

CThe date in <lastmod> is invalid

DThe URL is missing http://

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the date format in
The date '2024-06-31' is invalid because June has only 30 days.
Step 2: Verify other tags and URL format
All tags are properly closed, is correct, and https:// is valid URL scheme.
Final Answer:
The date in <lastmod> is invalid -> Option C
Quick Check:
Invalid date in lastmod tag [OK]

Quick Trick: Check date validity in tag [OK]

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