If you have noticed a warning about Rank Math SEO in your LEAP dashboard, you might be wondering why this is happening and if it impacts your website's performance. This article will help you understand the reason behind this flag, its potential effects, and provide troubleshooting steps to resolve any conflicts. Specifically, we'll cover how Rank Math SEO and the Ezoic WordPress plugin might interfere with each other, why this leads to HTML corruption, and what to do if you encounter this issue. By the end, you'll know how to determine if your site is affected and the steps to take to ensure your website runs smoothly without conflicts.

If you are affected by this issue, you will observe the following common symptoms:

1. Ill-Formatted Pages: Your site may display poorly formatted or corrupted HTML on the affected pages.

       2.Developer Tools Alerts: In Chrome's Developer Tools, you might notice specific warnings or error messages indicating HTML corruption.

1. Issue: Corrupted HTML on Pages
   • Description: This occurs when both Rank Math SEO and the Ezoic WordPress plugin's ad placeholder feature make edits to the same place on a page, leading to ill-formatted HTML.
   • Symptoms:
     • You may see a corrupted or ill-formatted page on your site.
     • Developer tools in Chrome may show errors related to HTML formatting.
   • Solution:
     1. Identify the specific placeholder that conflicts with Rank Math SEO’s edits.
     2. Disable and delete this placeholder.
     3. Verify that the HTML is no longer corrupted and the page renders as expected.
2. Issue: Persistent Warning in LEAP Dashboard
   • Description: A warning appears in your LEAP dashboard indicating a conflict between Rank Math SEO and the Ezoic WordPress plugin.
   • Solution:
     1. If your site is not affected by the corrupted HTML, you can remove the warning:
        • Click the “X” in the top right corner of the warning frame to dismiss it.
     2. If your site is affected:
        • Follow the steps outlined in the previous issue to resolve the HTML corruption.
        • After resolving, you can then remove the warning from the dashboard as described above.
3. Issue: Continued Use of Both Plugins Causes Issues
   • Description: Users may still want to use both Rank Math SEO and the Ezoic plugin.
   • Solution:
     1. If you encounter HTML corruption issues, the recommended action is to remove the conflicting ad placeholder.
     2. Alternatively, if you do not wish to keep using Rank Math SEO, deactivating it will also resolve the issue and the warning will disappear.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, further assistance may be required.

To prevent issues with corrupted HTML when using both Rank Math SEO and the Ezoic WordPress plugin's ad placeholder feature, consider the following tips:

1. Regular Plugin Updates: Always keep both Rank Math SEO and the Ezoic WordPress plugin updated to their latest versions. Developers often release updates to address compatibility issues and improve performance.
2. Monitor Your Site: Regularly check your site for any signs of HTML corruption. This can help you identify and address issues before they become significant problems.
3. Backup Your Site: Regularly back up your WordPress site. This ensures that you can quickly restore your site to a previous state if something goes wrong.
4. Use Developer Tools: Utilize browser developer tools to inspect your site’s HTML. This can help you identify any issues that might not be immediately visible on the front end.
5. Minimize Plugin Conflicts: Be cautious when adding new plugins that modify HTML. Test new plugins in a staging environment first to ensure they do not conflict with existing ones.

By following these maintenance tips, you can help ensure that your site remains functional and free of HTML corruption.

If you need further assistance with Leap recommendations, please log in via https://support.ezoic.com/ to make use of our dedicated resources for support. We're here to help!