As an experienced security CMS website operations person, I know that every detail can affect the overall performance of the website, especially in terms of search engine optimization (SEO) and user experience.The URL structure is the foundation of a website, a friendly and clear URL can not only enhance the user's understanding of the website content, but is also an important factor for search engine crawling and ranking.{catname}Variable, create a more semantic, SEO-friendly category URL.
AnQi CMS static mechanism overview
Our CMS was designed with SEO-friendliness in mind, and its powerful URL rewrite feature is a key component in achieving this goal. URL rewrite technology can convert dynamic, parameterized URLs into static, simple, and easy-to-read URLs, such as/?categoryid=123changes to/products/laptops.htmlThis transformation means clearer page hierarchy and content themes for search engines; for users, it provides a more intuitive navigation path.
AnQi CMS provides a variety of built-in pseudo-static rules such as numeric patterns, model naming patterns, etc., allowing users to quickly select and apply them based on the type of website and operational strategy.However, for users who pursue the ultimate SEO effect and personalized URL structure, the 'custom mode' of AnQi CMS provides endless possibilities.By flexibly configuring custom rules, website administrators can accurately control every URL form of the website, thereby better conveying page content information and enhancing the semantic value of URLs.
{catname}The introduction and value of variables
In the pseudo-static custom rules of Anqi CMS,{catname}It is a very important variable, it represents the 'custom URL alias' of the category.This alias is usually automatically generated based on the category name in pinyin, or it can be manually entered by the website administrator, which is an English word or phrase with a clear meaning.
{catname}The introduction of variables allows our category URLs to no longer be limited to boring numeric IDs, but to incorporate the semantic information of the category itself. For example, a category named "Website Construction", its{catname}May be set aswebsite-building. When we use pseudo-static rules{catname}the URL of the category can be simplified from possibly long/category/123.htmlto concise and clear/category/website-building.htmlThis change is not just formal, it directly improves the readability, relevance, and search engine weight of the URL.
Configuration steps: how to utilize{catname}Implementing friendly categorized URLs
Make full use of{catname}Variable, we need to make the following configuration:
First, log in to the Anqi CMS backend, navigate to the "Function ManagementHere, you will see several types of pseudo-static patterns provided by the system as well as the "Custom mode".
To achieve a more user-friendly classification URL, we usually choose the "custom mode" because it allows us to manually write rules to meet specific URL structure requirements. In the custom rule editing area, find or create a rule for the classification list page,categoryThe rule of the parenthesis.
For example, you can set the rule of the category list.category===/{module}/{catname}/(-{page}).
Let's analyze this rule.
category===: This is the identifier of the rule, indicating that this rule applies to the category list page./{module}/:{module}The variable represents the URL alias of the content model, for example, the article model may bearticle, the product model could beproduct. This helps distinguish the classification of different content models.{catname}/: This is the main character we are talking about today, which will be replaced by the "custom URL alias" of the current category, giving the URL semantics.(-{page})This is an optional pagination variable, indicating that if pagination exists, the URL will contain page number information, for example/page-2Parentheses make it optional, meaning the first page will not be displayed/page-1.
After completing the configuration of pseudo-static rules, the next critical step is to manage the custom URL aliases for each category.Navigate to the 'Content Management' menu and select 'Document Category'.When creating or editing a category, you will see a field named "Custom URL".
This field's value is{catname}The variable will actually reference the content.Anqi CMS will automatically generate the pinyin based on the category name you enter as the default custom URL.However, you can manually modify it as needed to make it more descriptive or include target keywords.yingxiao-celue, you can manually modify it tomarketing-strategyThis is particularly important for websites aimed at international users.Make sure that each category's custom URL is unique. If there is a duplicate, the system will automatically add a numerical suffix to ensure uniqueness.
{catname}brings advantages
through careful configuration{catname}variable, your Anqi CMS website will gain the following significant advantages:
first, Search engine optimization (SEO) has a significant improvement effect.Integrating keywords into URLs is one of the basic SEO principles.A friendly category URL directly reflects the category theme in the path, making it easier for search engines to understand the core content and structure of the page, which may improve keyword rankings.A clear URL hierarchy also helps search engine crawlers efficiently crawl and index website content.
secondly,User experience (UX) has been greatly improvedWhen users see in the browser address bar/products/laptops.htmlSuch a URL, they can quickly understand the content of the current page, even if they do not see the page title they can make some predictions. This intuitive URL is not only easy to remember, but also convenient for users to modify the URL path (such as deleting/laptops.htmlReturn/products/Navigate the website, enhancing the overall user-friendliness.
Finally,The professionalism and brand image of the website will be enhanced..A well-structured and semantically clear URL system is an important sign of a professional website.It conveys to users and search engines the impression that the website's content is well-organized and managed, which helps establish the brand's authority and credibility.
Cautionary notes and **practice
In using{catname}When optimizing the category URL, there are several points to pay special attention to:
Maintain自定义URLThe uniqueness is crucial. Although the system automatically handles duplicates, it is recommended to plan the alias when creating categories for the sake of URL simplicity and predictability.
catnameThe value should be concise and clear, avoiding being too long or containing unnecessary words. At the same time, ensure it contains core keywords but also avoid keyword stacking.
In the setting自定义URLIt is recommended to use only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens (-) to separate words, avoiding spaces, underscores, or other special characters to ensure URL compatibility and aesthetics.
The overall URL structure of the website should be consistent and should not be changed arbitrarily for the URL form of published content.If you indeed need to change, be sure to set the 301 permanent redirection from the old URL to the new URL in the "301 Redirect Management" of the Anqi CMS backend to prevent SEO weight loss and dead-end user access.
Summary
The pseudo-static function of AnQi CMS integrated{catname}Variable, provides powerful tools for website administrators to build semantic, SEO-friendly, and excellent user experience category URLs.Reasonably utilizing this feature can effectively enhance the performance of your website in search engines, strengthen users' trust and satisfaction with the website, thereby laying a solid foundation for the long-term operation of the website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When a category is modified自定义URL(i.e.),{catname}After the value () is changed, will the previous old URL be automatically redirected to the new URL?
AnQi CMS indeed supports 301 redirect functionality, which is crucial for maintaining SEO friendliness after URL structure changes. However,自定义URLThe modification will not automatically create a 301 redirect rule. To avoid losing search engine weight and user access