XML Declaration Error

  • Resolved zjb407

    (@zjb407)


    1 year, 12 months ago

    I’ve been using Seriously Simple Podcast for a while now and really love it.

    However now my feed isn’t working and thus not updating on Spotify and other platforms.

    I get this error

    “This page contains the following errors:

    error on line 1 at column 62: XML declaration allowed only at the start of the document Below is a rendering of the page up to the first error.”

    When I google this error I get a lot of advice to check for empty lines in the functions.php and wp-config.php files, however I have no idea where to locate this in my Hostgator Cpanel file manager.

    Any help is appreciated!

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • stigimotions

    (@stigimotions)

    1 year, 12 months ago

    I’m getting the exact same error on a new project I just started. I’m using php 8.3

    Plugin Author Serhiy Zakharchenko

    (@zahardoc)

    1 year, 12 months ago

    @zjb407

    It appears there’s a conflict with your cache plugin. If you inspect the source code of your feed page, you’ll notice it starts with <script src="https://cache.cloudswiftcdn.com/"></script>, which makes the XML page invalid.

    Thread Starter zjb407

    (@zjb407)

    1 year, 12 months ago

    Ok interesting, because all my cache plugins are currently deactivated. Should I delete them too?

    Or should I delete that script? Where would the source code for my feed page be?

    Plugin Author Serhiy Zakharchenko

    (@zahardoc)

    1 year, 11 months ago

    @zjb407

    Sorry for the late reply. I’m not sure what can be adding that line. If you don’t use any caching plugins, it might be either your theme’s code, or your hosting’s feature. You can try temporarily changing the theme, or ask your hosting support if they can help you. Or you can hire a developer who can investigate this issue for you.

    Best regards,
    Serhiy.

    Thread Starter zjb407

    (@zjb407)

    1 year, 11 months ago

    Thanks for your help! Turns out I had some malware on my site. It’s all cleaned up now and everything is working fine.

    • This reply was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by zjb407. Reason: typo
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