As an experienced CMS website operation person, I know that a reasonable and friendly URL structure is crucial for the search engine optimization (SEO) and user experience of the website.The Auto CMS provides powerful pseudo-static configuration functionality, allowing us to flexibly define the link form of website content according to actual needs.archiveIndexThe pseudo-static rules of ）.

Understanding the model homepage in AnQiCMS.archiveIndex)

In AnQiCMS, the content model is the core mechanism for organizing and managing different types of content, such as articles, products, news, etc.Each content model usually has a corresponding list page or home page, used to display all the content or its categories under the model.archiveIndex。It represents the 'home' or 'entry point' of a content model on a website, for example, if there is an 'article' model, the model homepage might be/article/or/news/，used to list all articles.

AnQiCMS in version 2.1.1 and later has restructured the template tags, removing the originalarticle/producttags, and added unifiedarchivetags to handle model-related content, which makesarchiveIndexThis concept is more prominent and important in pseudo-static rules.

The strategic significance of pseudo-static URLs

The pseudo-static URL, as the name implies, looks like a static HTML file, but it is actually a URL dynamically generated by the backend program.It combines the flexibility of dynamic content with the advantages of static URLs.

Firstly, itGreatly improves the friendliness of search engines. Search engine crawlers tend to grab static or pseudo-static URLs that are clear in structure and contain keywords. Compared to long dynamic parameter URLs (such as?id=123&category=456)，Static URL can better help search engines understand the theme of the page content, thereby possibly achieving better inclusion and ranking.The AnQiCMS project advantages explicitly mention that 'pseudo-static and 301 redirect management' is one of its core functions, aimed at improving SEO effectiveness.

Secondly, pseudo-static URLOptimized the user experience.Short and meaningful URLs are easier for users to remember and share.An explicit URL not only allows users to clearly understand the content of the page, but also helps them manually input or modify the URL for navigation.

Moreover, pseudo-static URLs are helpfulBuilding brand image and website structureBy incorporating model alias or category alias into the URL, it can better reflect the content hierarchy and information architecture of the website, enhancing the professionalism and authority of the website.

AnQiCMS模型首页（English）archiveIndex）的伪静态配置

In AnQiCMS backend, we can enter the 'Static Rules' page for configuration by using the 'Function Management' menu.The system is built with multiple preset modes, but to achieve the most flexible and personalized URL structure, we usually choose the "custom mode".

In custom mode,archiveIndex的规则配置遵循规则名===规则值的格式。对于模型首页，其默认的配置示例通常是archiveIndex===/{module}.html.

这里的关键在于理解{module}This variable.It represents the 'URL alias' of the content model, not the Chinese name of the model.This URL alias can be customized in the content model settings ('Content Management' -> 'Content Model' -> Edit the corresponding model), usually it is recommended to use lowercase English letters.articleThe product model's URL alias is set toproductThen the system will dynamically generate the corresponding URL based on this alias.

Therefore, whenarchiveIndex===/{module}.htmlWhen this rule takes effect:

  • If the URL alias of your article model isarticleThen the article model home page URL will be/article.html.
  • If the URL alias of your product model isproductThen the product model home page URL will be/product.html.
  • If you create a new model named "news" and set its URL alias tonews, then the URL of the home page of the news model will be/news.html.

This configuration method makes different content models have independent and descriptive home page URLs, which is convenient for management and beneficial for SEO.

Configuration Practices and Precautions

Actual ConfigurationarchiveIndexWhen dealing with pseudo-static rules, there are several points to pay special attention to:

Firstly,Ensure the uniqueness and descriptiveness of the model URL aliasIn the content model settings, define a concise English URL alias that reflects the theme of the content for each model. For example, for blog posts,blogorpostsmay be more thanarticlemore personal.

Secondly,Maintain the consistency of the URL structureOnce determinedarchiveIndexThe URL pattern, should be avoided to change frequently.If it is indeed necessary to adjust, especially for websites that have already been launched and indexed by search engines, it is imperative to cooperate with the 301 redirect function provided by AnQi CMS and permanently redirect the old URL to the new URL to prevent traffic loss and a drop in SEO weight.

Moreover,Comprehensive testing must be carried out after the configuration is complete.After changing any rule of pseudo-static, visit the home pages of various models on the website to ensure they can open normally, and the URL displays in the new format you expect.Check if there are 404 errors occurring, as incorrect rule configuration may cause the page to be inaccessible.The pseudo-static rules management page of AnQiCMS also explicitly reminds 'Be sure to configure according to the requirements, otherwise it may cause the page to not open.'

Finally, considerThe corresponding relationship of template files。AnQiCMS的模板设计遵循一定的命名约定。模型首页的模板文件通常命名为English{模型table}/index.html或扁平化模式下的English{模型table}_index.html。The reasonable configuration of pseudo-static rules will ensure that the front-end requests can be correctly mapped to the corresponding template files and present the content.

Through the above detailed configuration and careful practice, your AnQiCMS website model homepage will have clear, SEO-friendly URLs, thereby providing users with a better visit experience and helping the website perform better in search engines.

Common Questions and Answers (FAQ)

What isarchiveIndex?

archiveIndexIt specifically refers to the homepage or entry page of a content model (such as articles, products) in the pseudo-static rule configuration of AnQiCMS. It is usually used to display all content lists or category lists under the model, such as, accessing/article.htmlIt might be the homepage of the article model.

Why should I configurearchiveIndexthe pseudo-static rules?

ConfigurationarchiveIndexThe pseudo-static rules mainly have three reasons: improve search engine friendliness, make URLs more readable, and help the website content be better indexed and ranked by search engines; optimize user experience, making it easier for users to understand, remember, and share your page links; as well as build a clear website structure, reflecting the hierarchical relationship of the content model.

If modifiedarchiveIndexthe rewrite rules and a 404 error occurs, what should I do?

First, please carefully check the settings in "Function Management"->"Rewrite Rules"archiveIndexIs the configuration of the rules correct, especially{module}Is the variable exactly matching the URL alias of your content model (including case)? Secondly, if your website is running on a web server like Nginx or Apache, you need to confirm the configuration file of the web server (such as the Nginx's.confFile or Apache's.htaccessFile) has the forwarding rules been correctly configured, and has the Web service been restarted after modification to take effect?Finally, if the website has been launched and indexed, it is strongly recommended to set up a 301 permanent redirect from the old URL to the new URL to avoid SEO loss.