As a senior security CMS website operator, I know that a clear and friendly URL structure is crucial for the website's search engine optimization (SEO) and user experience.The pseudo-static rule feature provided by Anqi CMS is one of the key tools to achieve this goal.Today, we will delve into one of the efficient and commonly used patterns - the 'Model Naming Pattern' pseudo-static rule.

Deep understanding of Anqi CMS 'Model Naming Pattern' static rules

The static URL function of AnQi CMS aims to optimize the website's URL structure to make it more friendly to search engines and also improve readability.Among the many built-in pseudo-static rules, "Model Naming Pattern" is a special way to customize the URL structure for content types.It allows us to tightly associate the URL with the content model of the website (such as articles, products, etc.) and its content properties.

The core of this pattern lies in using system-defined variables to construct URLs, so that each URL clearly reflects the model ownership and specific identifier of the content it points to. For example, a page about 'Product A' may have a URL that looks like this./products/product-a-details.htmlof whichproductsRepresents the content model,product-a-detailswhich is the alias of the content. This structure is easy for users to understand and also convenient for search engines to crawl and index.

Applicable scenarios: When to choose 'Model Naming Pattern'

“Model naming pattern” due to its clear and readable structure, is particularly suitable for the following scenarios:

Firstly, forEnglish websites or internationalized sitesIn terms, this pattern is an ideal choice.Because English characters can be directly represented in URLs as meaningful keywords, combined with model aliases and content aliases, it is possible to build highly valuable SEO 'keyword-type URLs'.This helps search engines better understand the page content, thus possibly achieving higher rankings.

Next, when your website content hasa clear content modelFor example, when explicit categories such as articles, products, services, and so on are mentioned, the naming pattern of the model can effectively distinguish these contents at the URL level.By including the model alias in the URL, users and search engines can immediately identify the content type of the current page, enhancing the overall organization and professionalism of the website.

Furthermore,highly value SEO optimization, and hope to pass more keywords through the URLThe website, will also find the value of this pattern. Customized.{filename}and{catname}Variables allow you to embed the core keywords or themes of a page in the URL, further enhancing the SEO weight of the page. For example, an article about the latest features of 'AnQi CMS' could have a URL like/articles/anqicms-latest-features.htmlIt directly contains the theme of the article.

Finally, for those who want to structure the URLBoth concise and descriptiveAvoid websites with long dynamic parameters, the model naming pattern provides an elegant solution.It maps dynamic content to static paths, maintaining the URL's cleanliness and providing rich information.

How to configure the 'model naming pattern' in AnQi CMS

Configure the "Model Naming Pattern" pseudo-static rule is relatively intuitive, just follow a few simple steps:

Firstly, log in to the Anqi CMS backend management interface, navigate tofunction managementsection and clickStatic rules.

On the page of setting pseudo-static rules, you will see a variety of built-in pseudo-static rule options. Find and selectModel naming pattern. The system will preset a set of rule combinations based on this pattern, such as:

  • archive===/{module}-{id}.html(Document Details Page)
  • category===/{module}-{catname}(-{page})(Category List Page)
  • archiveIndex===/{module}.html(Model Home Page)
  • page===/{filename}.html(Single Page Details Page)
  • tagIndex===/tags(-{page})(Tag Home Page)
  • tag===/tag-{id}(-{page})(Tag document list page)

The curly bracket variables in these rules are core:

  • {module}: meansContent model URL alias. You need to set an English lowercase URL alias for each model in "Content Management" > "Content Model". For example, the article model can be set asarticles, the product model can be set asproductsThis is the key to distinguish content types in this mode.
  • {id}: meansData ID of the contentIt is usually a number.
  • {filename}: meansCustom URL alias for document or single page.When editing a document or a single page, the system will automatically generate a pinyin alias based on the title. You can also manually modify it to a more descriptive English alias.Ensure its uniqueness within the entire site.
  • {catname}: meansCustom URL alias for category. When editing document categories, the system will automatically generate拼音 aliases based on the category name, and they can also be manually modified.
  • {catid}: meansData ID of the category.
  • {page}: meansPage number of paginationIt is usually used on the list page. It is usually enclosed in parentheses to indicate optional, for example(-{page}).

After selecting the 'Model Naming Pattern', please make sure that your content model, documents, and categories are configured with the corresponding URL aliases, and these aliases are in lowercase English letters.If you need more precise control, you can switch to "Custom Mode". In this mode, you can refer to the built-in rules of the "Model Naming Pattern" and flexibly adjust the variable combination according to your business needs to create a unique URL structure.

After configuration is complete, save the settings.To ensure that the new pseudo-static rules take effect, it is recommended to clear the website cache and check if your web server (such as Nginx or Apache) is correctly configured to support the rewrite rules for safe CMS pseudo-static.usually, the deployment tutorial of Anqi CMS provides corresponding server configuration examples to ensure that the URL can be correctly parsed to the background processing.

Summary

The "Model Naming Pattern" pseudo-static rule is a powerful tool provided by Anqi CMS for website operators. It binds the URL structure deeply with the website's content model, not only greatly enhancing the semantics and readability of the URL, but also providing strong support for the website's SEO optimization.Make good use of this pattern, which will help your website stand out in search engines and provide a better user experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. I have set up the "model naming pattern" pseudo-static rule in the background, but the page still displays a dynamic URL or a 404 error when accessed. What could be the reason?

In most cases, this is likely due to two main reasons.First, make sure that your web server (such as Nginx or Apache) is properly configured with rewrite rules that match the pseudo-static rules of your CMS.The installation document of Anqi CMS usually provides examples of Nginx or Apache's pseudo-static configuration, you need to add these rules to your server configuration file.Next, check whether the URL alias you have set for the content model, document, or category in the AnQi CMS backend is correct, unique, and in lowercase English letters.If a Chinese character or a duplicate alias exists, it may cause the URL to fail to parse correctly.

2. "Model naming pattern" contains{module}/{filename}and{catname}Where do the variables get their values? Can I include Chinese aliases in my URL?

{module}The value comes from the "URL alias" you set for each content model in "Content Management" > "Content Model", it must be in lowercase English letters.{filename}The variable comes from the 'custom URL' set when editing a document or a single-page, the system will generate pinyin according to the title by default, but you can manually change it to an English alias.{catname}The variable comes from the "custom URL" set when editing the document category, and it can also be manually changed to an English alias.To ensure the compatibility and SEO-friendliness of the pseudo-static rules, it is recommended that these aliases all use English, as the 'model naming pattern' pseudo-static rules of Anqi CMS are designed to prefer English URLs.

**3. Whether the model naming pattern supports adding date information in the URL, for example, `/articles/202