How to set up 'custom URL alias' for AnQiCMS categories to meet the static rules requirements?

As an experienced security CMS website operations personnel, I know that the URL structure is crucial for the website's search engine optimization (SEO) and user experience.A clear, meaningful, and static-friendly URL can not only help search engines better understand the content of the page, but also allow users to see the theme of the page at a glance.AnQi CMS took this into consideration from the very beginning, providing flexible static configuration and custom URL aliasing functions, allowing us to easily create a SEO-friendly website structure.

Optimize URL structure: The value of AnQi CMS pseudo-static

AnQi CMS is an efficient enterprise-level content management system, one of its core advantages is the deep support for SEO, which includes powerful static page and 301 redirection management functions.Static page, as the name implies, is to make the dynamically generated page appear in the URL in a form similar to a static page.example.com/category.php?id=123Dynamic links can be converted intoexample.com/products/electronics/Static links with better readability and keyword relevance.

This pseudo-static URL structure is more friendly to search engine crawlers, which helps them crawl and index website content faster and more accurately.At the same time, for users, a concise and clear URL can enhance the professionalism and credibility of the website, and is also easy to remember and share.The AnQi CMS simplifies the process with built-in pseudo-static configuration, allowing website operators to focus on the content itself without being troubled by complex server configurations.

The core role of custom URL aliasing for categories

In AnQi CMS, whether it is an article, product, or category page, custom URL aliases can be set.For categorization, this alias is particularly important.It allows us to specify a unique, descriptive English or Pinyin identifier for each content category, thereby replacing the default ID or automatic Pinyin generation.

For example, if we do not customize a category named 'Electronics', the system may generate it according to the rules.example.com/category/dianzipinlei/orexample.com/category/123/Such a URL. By setting a custom URL alias, we can optimize it toexample.com/products/electronics/In which 'electronics' is the custom URL alias we set for this category. This alias will be directly embedded in the page URL, becoming a static rule.{catname}The content represented by the variable.

Operation guide for setting custom URL aliases for categories.

In the Anqi CMS backend management interface, setting up a custom URL alias for categories is a straightforward and convenient process.

First, you need to log in to the Anqi CMS backend and navigate to the "Document Classification" page under the "Content Management" module.Here, you will see the list of all categories created.Select the category you want to set a custom URL alias, click the "Edit" button to enter the detailed edit page of the category.

In the category editing page, scroll down to find the 'Other Parameters' section.In this collapse area, you will find a text box named "Custom URL".By default, Anqi CMS will automatically generate a suggested alias in Pinyin form based on the category name you enter.

Make sure the URL conforms to the static aliasing rules and maximizes SEO benefits. Please enter or modify the alias content manually.It should be noted that the custom URL alias must be unique throughout the entire website.If the alias entered already exists, the system will automatically add a random number when saving to ensure uniqueness.

When choosing an alias, it is recommended to use descriptive English words or concise pinyin, and ensure that it is highly relevant to the content of the category.For example, for a category about 'Anqicms tutorial', you can set aliases such as 'anqicms-tutorial' or 'anqicms_tutorial'.According to the security CMS tag and help document tips, the custom URL alias should usually only contain letters, numbers, and underscores, and it is not recommended to use spaces or special symbols.

Configure the pseudo-static rules to apply the custom alias.

Just set the custom URL alias for the category, it will not take effect immediately as the front-end URL. We still need to specify this alias in the pseudo-static rules of the AnQi CMS.

Please go to the "Function ManagementAnQi CMS provides various predefined static rules, such as 'number pattern', 'model naming pattern', etc.But in order to apply our custom category URL alias, you usually need to select 'Custom Mode'.

In Custom mode, you will see multiple sets of rules, each corresponding to different types of pages, such asarchive(Document Details),category(Document list),page(Single page) and others. For category pages, you need to pay attention to the rules starting withcategory===.

A typical classification pseudo-static rule may be as follows:

category===/{catname}(-{page})

The meaning of this rule is that the URL of the category page will start with the root directory of the site, followed by the custom URL alias of the category{catname}If there is pagination, the page number will be added(-{page})Make sure yourcategoryrules include{catname}Variable.

Summary

By using the custom URL alias and flexible pseudo-static rules provided by Anqi CMS, website operators can effectively control the URL structure of the website, making it simpler and more semantically meaningful, thus achieving better performance in search engines and providing users with a better browsing experience.Reasonable planning and setting custom URL aliases are an indispensable part of website SEO optimization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I have set a custom URL alias for the category, but the front page URL has not changed. Why is that?

Answer: The effectiveness of the custom URL alias for categories depends on the correct configuration of the pseudo-static rules. You need to select the 'custom mode' in the 'Function Management' -> 'Pseudo-static Rule' section of the AnQi CMS backend and make surecategoryThe rule includes{catname}a variable. If the variable is not used, or if you are using an unsupported{catname}The default static routing rule, custom aliases will not be applied to the URL. After saving the static routing rule, please clear the website cache and check the front-end page.

What are the implications if I change the custom URL alias of a category that has been used for a long time? How should I handle it?

Answer: Changing a long-used category URL alias may cause the original URL to become invalid, resulting in a large number of 404 errors and negatively impacting the website's SEO ranking and user experience.In order to avoid this situation, Anqi CMS provides a 301 redirect function.After you change the custom URL alias, it is strongly recommended that you add a 301 redirect rule to the "Function Management" -> "301 Redirect Management" section of the Anqin CMS backend, redirecting the old category URL permanently to the new category URL.This can tell the search engine that the page has been permanently moved, thus maintaining SEO weight and guiding users to the new address.

Ask: What characters should be avoided when setting a custom URL alias?

Answer: To ensure the compatibility and aesthetics of the URL, it is recommended to customize the URL alias using only English letters (lowercase is preferable), numbers, and half-width underscores (_) or hyphens (-). It should avoid using spaces, Chinese characters, or special symbols such as!@#$%^&*()These characters, such as parentheses (）、question mark （?）and slash （/）, may cause URL parsing errors, browser compatibility issues, or obstacles for search engine crawling.