What impact does AnQiCMS custom URL have on the static rules of documents?

As an experienced website operator who deeply understands the operation of AnQiCMS, I know that the URL structure plays a crucial role in the SEO performance and user experience of the website.The combination of the custom URL feature provided by AnQi CMS and the pseudo-static rule is a powerful tool for us to refine website operations and enhance content value.Now, I will elaborate on how the custom URL of Anqi CMS affects its document static rules.

URL structure and static: the cornerstone of website operation

In website operation, the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is not just the address of the content, but also an important clue for users and search engines to understand the content of the website.A clear, concise, and descriptive URL that not only enhances user experience and makes it easier for users to remember and share links, but also helps search engines better crawl, understand, and rank our content.

AnQi CMS deeply understands this, and it has built-in powerful pseudo-static functions. Pseudo-static technology can transform the original dynamic URLs with question marks and parameters (such asexample.com/article.php?id=123)，converted into a URL that looks like a static page, and is more readable (such asexample.com/article/123.htmlThis makes the URL more beautiful and also avoids the duplicate content misjudgment that search engines may cause with dynamic parameters, thus significantly improving the website's SEO friendliness.

Implementation and function of AnQi CMS custom URL

Our company's CMS allows us to set custom URLs for various types of content on the website (such as articles, products, categories, tags, single pages, etc.).The core of this feature lies in assigning a unique and meaningful English alias to each piece of content (also known as 'filename' or 'token').

When we edit a document, the system will automatically generate a custom URL in pinyin form based on the document title.However, operation personnel can manually modify this custom URL based on content keywords, SEO strategy, or brand requirements.For example, an article about 'Anqi CMS pseudo-static configuration', we can set its custom URL toanqicms-rewrite-rulesIt is not automatically generated by the systemanqicms-wei-jing-tai-pei-zhiThe former is more in line with English search habits and is also more concise.

The existence of a custom URL is precisely to be called in pseudo-static rules to build more descriptive links.

The impact mechanism of a custom URL on pseudo-static rules.

The relationship between custom URL and pseudo-static rules is not a simple replacement but a complementary calling mechanism. Its impact is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Firstly, the effectiveness of the custom URLhighly depends on whether a specific placeholder is used in the pseudo-static rule. Anqi CMS provides a series of variables in the pseudo-static rule configuration, such as{id}Content ID,{module}(Model table name),{catid}(Category ID),{catname}（Custom category link name）、{filename}(Custom data link name) and others. Among them,{filename}and{catname}are the two most important variables for custom URL semantics.

If the pseudo-static rules include{filename}(used for documents, single pages, tags) or{catname}(Used for classification), then the system will prioritize using the custom URL alias we set for the content when generating the final URL of the content.

For example, if our pseudo-static rule is set to:archive===/{module}/{filename}.html(Document Details Page)

And if we set a custom URL for a document:anqicms-custom-urlThen the final generated URL will be:example.com/article/anqicms-custom-url.html

On the contrary, if the pseudo-static rule does not use{filename}or{catname}but uses{id}For example:archive===/{module}/{id}.html

then even if we set a custom URL for the documentanqicms-custom-urlThe system will also ignore it when generating the URL and will directly use the numeric ID of the content, and the final generated URL may be:example.com/article/123.html(Assuming the document ID is 123)

Next, the customization of the URL settingsEnsure the uniqueness of the entire siteThis is the key for URL routing in Anqi CMS.If a custom URL already exists, the system will automatically add a random number at the end to ensure its uniqueness, thereby avoiding routing conflicts and page access errors.This mechanism reminds us that when setting a custom URL, we should try to ensure its uniqueness to maintain the cleanliness and predictability of the URL.

Furthermore, the combination of custom URL with pseudo-static rules alsoEmpowers the operator with the power to flexibly adjust the link structureWhen we decide to change the overall URL structure of the website, we only need to modify the pseudo-static rules.And for certain specific content, if you want the URL to be exempt from the overall rules or to optimize keywords, you can set a custom URL to achieve this.This hierarchical control allows the website URL to maintain overall consistency while also accommodating personalized content needs.

Finally, the validity of a custom URL is also affected bythe constraints of a permanent link (Permanent Link). If a document is set to a permanent link (usually with/Start directly specifying a relative path, then the document will completely skip the processing of the pseudo-static rules, and its URL will always remain as the fixed link set.This is a stronger URL control method, commonly used in scenarios where a specific URL address needs to be permanently maintained, even if the pseudo-static rules change it will not be affected.

Operation **Practice and Precautions

As a website operations manager, I recommend fully utilizing the custom URL and pseudo-static rules of Anqi CMS to optimize the website:

1. Keyword integrationIn a custom URL, reasonably integrate core keywords to improve the relevance score of search engines.
2. Concise and easy to readKeep URLs concise and readable, avoiding long URLs and meaningless character stacks.
3. Rule matchingEnsure that the custom URL conforms to the static rules in.{filename}or{catname}Variables must match in order to take effect.
4. uniqueness principleWhen manually setting a custom URL, be sure to pay attention to its uniqueness across the entire site, to avoid the system automatically adding numbers, which may affect its appearance and the trustworthiness of search engines.
5. 301 Redirect: After changing the existing custom URL or rewrite rules, be sure to configure 301 redirection in time, pointing the old URL to the new URL to avoid traffic loss and SEO penalties.The Anqi CMS provides 301 redirect management functionality and should be utilized properly.
6. Regular checksRegularly check the URL structure of the website to ensure that all links meet expectations and check for broken links.

A deep understanding and reasonable application of AnQiCMS's custom URL and static rules can help us build a URL system that is more friendly to users and search engines, thereby laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why is the custom URL I set for an article still displaying the numeric ID on the front end?

This is usually because the pseudo-static rules you have do not include{filename}This variable. The custom URL of AnQi CMS is only called explicitly in the pseudo-static rules{filename}or{catname}This placeholder will take effect. Please check the settings of the 'pseudo-static rules' under 'Function Management', make sure that the rules for the document detail page are included in the pseudo-static mode you have selected (especially the custom mode){filename}For examplearchive===/{module}/{filename}.html.

2. What is the difference between a custom URL and a permanent link? Which one should I choose?

A custom URL is