My RSS for a WordPress site is alive, but feedly is saying it is unreachable. Why?

If your WordPress RSS feed is working but Feedly is showing it as unreachable, there are several potential causes and solutions:

1. Feed Validation: Even though your feed may appear to be working, it’s important to validate it using a tool like the W3C Feed Validator. This can help identify any hidden XML formatting errors that might not be obvious but could cause issues with Feedly.
2. Plugin Conflicts: WordPress plugins that modify or generate RSS feeds can sometimes conflict with Feedly. Temporarily deactivate all plugins related to RSS feeds and check if the problem persists. If disabling plugins resolves the issue, reactivate them one by one to identify the culprit.
3. Theme Issues: Your WordPress theme might be causing problems with the RSS feed. Switching to a default theme (like Twenty Twenty-Five) temporarily can help determine if the issue is theme-related. If the feed works after switching themes, you may need to contact your theme’s developer for a fix.
4. Permalink Settings: Incorrect permalink settings can break the RSS feed structure. Go to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard and simply save the settings again to regenerate them, which might resolve the issue.
5. Feed URL Structure: Ensure that your feed URL is correctly formatted (e.g., ending in /feed/). Sometimes, even small differences like an extra slash at the end of the URL can cause issues with Feedly. Try different variations of your feed URL to see if it resolves the issue.
6. Caching Issues: If you use caching plugins or server-side caching, outdated cache files might prevent Feedly from accessing your latest feed updates. Clear both your WordPress cache and browser cache to ensure Feedly is pulling fresh data.

By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot why Feedly is unable to reach your RSS feed despite it being functional elsewhere.