What is the association between the 'Custom URL' field in documents, categories, tags, and single pages and the static rules?
As an experienced security CMS website operator, I am well aware that the organization and presentation of website content are crucial for user experience and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).Where the 'Custom URL' field is combined with the pseudo-static rules, it is the powerful tool provided by AnQiCMS in this regard.
Optimize website structure: The collaborative effect of static and 'custom URL'
In website operation, a clear and meaningful URL address not only improves user experience, but also is an important embodiment of search engine-friendliness.AnQiCMS as an enterprise-level content management system fully understands this requirement, and provides fine-grained URL management capabilities for website administrators through "pseudo-static" technology and flexible "custom URL" fields.
What is static and its practice in AnQiCMS
Static URL, as the name implies, is used to make dynamically generated pages look like static pages in the URL format. For example, a dynamic link might look like this: yourdomain.com/index.php?module=article&id=123And its pseudo-static form can be:yourdomain.com/article/anqi-cms-introduction.htmlIt is not only concise and beautiful, but also more conducive to search engines understanding the content of the page.
AnQiCMS uses pseudo-static as one of its core features and provides a variety of built-in pseudo-static rules (such as numeric patterns, model naming patterns, and category naming patterns) for administrators to choose from.Further, the system also provides an advanced "custom mode", allowing administrators to fully customize the structure of the URL according to actual needs.These pseudo-static rules are the overall designers of the website URL structure, defining how the URLs of various pages (document details, category lists, single pages, etc.) should be generated and displayed.
The "Custom URL" field: the key to content personalization identification
In AnQiCMS, whether you create a document, a category, a tag, or a single page, you will see a field named 'Custom URL'.This field is the core component of content management, which gives each item a unique, controllable English or pinyin identifier (slug).
When you do not manually fill in this field while creating content, AnQiCMS will automatically generate a pinyin-formatted "custom URL" based on the title of the content you enter.For example, if you enter the title 'Anqi CMS Introduction', the system may automatically generate 'anqi-cms-jieshao'.Of course, you can manually modify it according to SEO strategy or brand needs, to make it more readable or include keywords, such as “anqi-cms-introduction”.
The field for the custom URL must not be entered without constraints, it must ensure uniqueness within the entire site.If a duplicate occurs, the system will automatically append a random number to the URL to ensure its unique identifier, avoiding page access issues caused by URL conflicts.
The association mechanism between 'Custom URL' and pseudo-static rules
The association between the "Custom URL" field and the pseudo-static rules is reflected in the variable placeholders of the pseudo-static rules. In the AnQiCMS custom pseudo-static rules, there are several key variables that act as bridges:{filename}and{catname}.
{filename}: This variable is the direct counterpart to the 'custom URL' field content. When the pseudo-static rules you choose include{filename}When a placeholder is used, the system will insert the value written in the 'custom URL' field of the corresponding content into this position. For example, if the pseudo-static rule is defined asarchive===/{module}-{filename}.htmlAnd a document's 'custom URL' is set to 'anqi-cms-features', then the final URL may be/article-anqi-cms-features.html. This variable is widely used in document, tag, and single-page content types.{catname}: This variable is used specifically for the Category page. The content entered in the 'Custom URL' field of the category will be mapped to the static rules in the pseudo-static rules.{catname}Placeholder. For example, if the classification rule is defined ascategory===/{module}-{catname}(-{page})And a category's 'custom URL' is set to 'cms-solutions', then the category page's URL may be/article-cms-solutions/(without pagination).
Therefore, the "Custom URL" field provides semantic identification of content, while the static rules are responsible for combining these identifiers into structured, accessible URL paths.Both work together to construct the URL system of the website.Only when the website's pseudo-static rules use these including{filename}or{catname}When naming the pattern, the setting of the "custom URL" field will take effect.This means that if you choose a numeric pattern and other pseudo-static rules that do not include these variables, even if you manually set the 'custom URL', it will not be reflected in the final page URL.
Manifestation in different content types
- Document (Archive): The 'custom URL' of the document is usually accessed through
{filename}Variables are manifested in pseudo-static rules, used to form such as/news/latest-update.htmlsuch a friendly link. - Category: Custom URL for the category can be accessed via
{filename}or{catname}Variables are used in pseudo-static rules to construct such as/products/electronics.htmlcategory page links. - Tag: The 'custom URL' of the tag is mainly through
{filename}Variables are reflected in the pseudo-static rules, forming such as/tags/anqicms.htmlThe tag list page link. - Single Page (Single Page): The custom URL for a single page is also enabled
{filename}Variables are combined with pseudo-static rules, for example, the "About Us" page can be set to/about-us.html.
By this close association, AnQiCMS allows website operators to flexibly design and manage the URL structure of the website, which not only helps to improve the website's performance in search engines, but also brings users a more intuitive and memorable browsing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. I modified the 'custom URL' of the content and the website access is normal, but will it affect SEO?Modifying the 'custom URL' of published content can indeed have an impact on SEO.The search engine has indexed the old URL, and sudden changes can cause them to be unable to find the new page, resulting in loss of traffic and rankings.As a website operator, I strongly recommend setting up a 301 redirect immediately in the AnQiCMS backend function management after modifying the 'custom URL' of any content that has been indexed.Permanent redirect the old URL to the new URL, telling search engines that the page has moved permanently, thereby retaining most of the SEO value.
2. Why did I set a 'Custom URL', but the URL on the access page is still the default number ID or not displayed in the form I expected?The most common reason for this situation is that the pseudo-static rules of your current website are not configured to use{filename}or{catname}These variables. Please check the AnQiCMS background feature management -> pseudo-static rule settings.Ensure the rules you choose (especially those under the "Custom Mode" rules) include{filename}(used for documents, tags, single pages) or{catname}(Used for classification) Placeholder. If the rules do not include these variables, the system will not use the value you enter in the 'Custom URL' field.
3. 'Custom URL' field can be entered in Chinese? Or how should I fill it in to be most beneficial for SEO?AnQiCMS will automatically generate pinyin as the suggested value for 'custom URL' when you enter Chinese title.However, for the SEO effect and readability of the URL, I recommend that you manually edit the 'Custom URL' field, using English words, pinyin, or a combination thereof, and connect them with a hyphen.For example, if the title is "AnQi CMS Advantages", you can set it asanqicms-advantagesoranqicms-youshiAvoid using Chinese, special characters, or spaces because they are encoded in URLs, making them long and difficult to recognize, which is not conducive to user memorization and search engine crawling.