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File Validation & Testing Tools
Learn how to validate and test your generated files to ensure they're accessible and properly formatted.
After enabling a format, you can validate its accessibility and structure using external validation tools and manual testing.
Validation Steps
1
Visit Your Hosted Subdomain
Navigate to your custom subdomain where Geordy hosts your generated files.
Example: https://geo.example.com/
2
Open a Generated File
Access one of the generated files directly in your browser.
Example: https://geo.example.com/geordy.yaml
3
Verify HTTP 200 Response
Ensure the file returns a successful HTTP 200 status and loads correctly.
Open your browser's developer tools (F12) and check the Network tab to confirm the response status.
4
Validate Syntax
Use an appropriate validation tool to check the file's syntax and structure.
Copy the file content and paste it into the relevant validator from the table below.
https://geo.example.com/geordy.yaml
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site:
name: "Example Site"
url: "https://example.com"
pages:
- title: "Home"
path: "/"Confirm accessibility and structure with external validation tools
Validation Tools by Format
| Format | Validation Tool |
|---|---|
| YAML | YAML Checker |
| JSON / Schema JSON | JSONLint |
| RSS | W3C Feed Validator |
| Schema JSON-LD | Google Rich Results Test |
For detailed validation instructions specific to each format, see Validating Generated Files.
Common Validation Issues
- 404 Not Found: File hasn't been generated yet or DNS isn't configured correctly. See DNS Setup Issues.
- Syntax Errors: The file may have been manually edited or corrupted. Trigger a new scan to regenerate it.
- Empty File: The source page may not have extractable content. Check the URL in your dashboard.
Next Steps
Once you've validated your files, learn how to properly reference them in your website's HTML head section.