As a website operator who is deeply familiar with 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 with the pseudo-static rules is a powerful tool for our refined website operation and content value enhancement.Now, I will elaborate in detail on how the custom URL of the Anqi CMS affects its pseudo-static rules for documents.

URL structure and pseudo-static: the cornerstone of website operation

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

The AQ CMS is well-versed in this, and it comes with powerful pseudo-static functionality. Pseudo-static technology can convert the original dynamic, query-string-containing URLs (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 not only makes the URL more aesthetic, but also avoids duplicate content misjudgment by search engines for dynamic parameters, thereby significantly improving the website's SEO friendliness.

The implementation and function of the customized URL in AnQi CMS

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

When we edit a document, the system will automatically generate a pinyin-formed custom URL based on the document title.However, operators can manually modify this custom URL based on content keywords, SEO strategy, or brand requirements.anqicms-rewrite-rules，而非系统自动生成的anqicms-wei-jing-tai-pei-zhiThe former is more in line with English search habits and also more concise.

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

The mechanism of influence 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 custom URL is sethighly dependent on whether placeholders are used in the pseudo-static rules. 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}（分类自定义链接名）、{filename}（Custom link name）等。其中，{filename}and{catname}are the two most important variables for custom URL semanticization.

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

For example, if our pseudo-static rules are set to:archive===/{module}/{filename}.html(Document detail page)

and the custom URL we set for a document isanqicms-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 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)

Secondly, the setting of the custom URLEnsure the uniqueness of the entire site.This is the key for URL routing matching in AnQi CMS.If there is a duplicate custom URL, the system will automatically add a random number at the end to ensure its uniqueness, thus avoiding routing conflicts and page access errors.This mechanism reminds us that when setting a custom URL, we should strive to ensure its uniqueness to maintain the tidiness and predictability of the URL.

Furthermore, the combination of custom URL with pseudo-static rules,Grants the operator the power to flexibly adjust the link structure.When we decide to change the overall URL structure of the website, we only need to modify the pseudo-static rules.Whereas for certain specific content, if you want its URL to be不受整体规则约束，或者需要进行关键词优化，then you can achieve this by setting a custom URL.This level of control allows the website URL to maintain overall consistency while also catering to the personalized needs of content.

Finally, the validity of a custom URL also dependson the constraints of the permanent link (Permanent Link). If a document is set with a permanent link(usually followed by a forward slash)/开头，直接指定一个相对路径），那么该文档将完全跳过伪静态规则的处理，其URL将始终保持为所设置的固定链接。This is a stronger URL control method, often 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 staff, I suggest fully utilizing the custom URL and pseudo-static rules of AnQi CMS to optimize the website:

  1. Keyword integrationIn a custom URL, integrate core keywords reasonably to enhance the relevance score of search engines.
  2. Concise and easy to read：Keep the URL concise and readable, avoiding long URLs and unnecessary character piles.
  3. Rule matching：Ensure that the custom URL matches with the pseudo-static rules of{filename}or{catname}The variables must match each other to play their role.
  4. Principle of Uniqueness：When 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 the aesthetics and the trust level of search engines.
  5. 301 RedirectIn the case of modifying the custom URL or pseudo-static rules of existing content, it is imperative to configure 301 redirection in a timely manner, directing the old URL to the new URL to avoid traffic loss and SEO downgrade.AutoCMS provides 301 redirect management functionality, should be used wisely.
  6. Regularly checkRegularly check the URL structure of the website to ensure that all links meet expectations and to check for broken links.

Through a deep understanding and reasonable application of AnQiCMS custom URL and pseudo-static rules, we can build a URL system that is more user-friendly and SEO-friendly, thus laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the website.

Common Questions and Answers (FAQ)

1. I set a custom URL for an article, but the displayed URL on the front-end is still the number ID, why is that?

This is usually because your pseudo-static rules do not include{filename}This variable. The custom URL of Anqi CMS is only called by the pseudo-static rules{filename}or{catname}This placeholder will take effect when certain conditions are met. Please check the 'Feature Management' under 'Rewrite Rules' settings to ensure that the rules for the document detail page are included in the 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 (Permanent Link)? Which one should I choose?

Custom URL is