As an experienced CMS website operation personnel, I am well aware of the importance of content management systems in website operation, especially navigation links, which are key elements directly affecting user experience and website structure.For the question you raised, 'If the target page of the CMS navigation link is deleted, how will the navigation display?'This issue, I will elaborate in detail on the functional features of the Anqi CMS.
The navigation system of AnQi CMS aims to provide flexible and configurable link management functions.In the system, whether it is the top navigation, footer navigation, or sidebar navigation, the links are usually configured to point to specific content, such as built-in links (such as the homepage), category pages, single pages, or external URLs.When you create these navigation links in the background, you are actually associating navigation items with a specific page ID, category ID, or a determined URL.This association is direct and clear, the navigation menu will display its name and the URL it points to according to your settings.
When the target page in an AnQi CMS, such as an article detail page, product category page, or an independent "About Us" single page, is deleted, its lifecycle will go through several stages.Firstly, the content that has been deleted is usually not immediately permanently removed from the database, but is instead moved to the system's recycle bin.According to the settings of the security CMS, the content in the recycle bin is kept by default for 7 days.During this period, if the operator needs, it can be restored.However, whether the content is in the recycle bin or has been permanently deleted, once the content is no longer accessible or its corresponding URL is invalid, the user's experience will be affected when accessing the page through navigation links.
Specifically, if the target page of the security CMS navigation link is deleted, the navigation menu itself will not automatically disappear or change.This is because the navigation menu configuration is independent of the specific content of the linked pages.It will continue to display normally on the website front-end unless you manually modify or delete the navigation item, including its set name and original link address.navList，主要负责展示导航的结构和信息，它并不包含自动检测链接有效性并隐藏或标记失效链接的功能。This means that the navigation menu will continue to display a link pointing to a page that no longer exists.
When a user clicks on a navigation link pointing to a deleted page (and no handling has been done), since the URL no longer corresponds to any valid content, the Anqi CMS system will not be able to find the requested resource.In this case, the system will default to displaying a '404 - Page Not Found' error page.errors/404.htmlFile, customize it to provide users with more friendly error messages and guide them to other valid areas of the website.Although the system will provide a 404 page, this still has a negative impact on user experience and the website's search engine optimization (SEO).
To avoid this situation from happening, Safe CMS, as a powerful content management tool, also provides the corresponding solution.The operator can use its built-in "301 Redirect Management" feature.When a page is deleted or its URL changes, it is recommended to set up a 301 permanent redirect in time, pointing the old URL to the new related page, or to the homepage, category page, or even a custom 404 page.This can not only smoothly transition users' visits to valid content, but also pass the SEO weight of the old page to the new page, minimizing the impact on search engine rankings.Regular website health checks and navigation link audits are also an indispensable part of website operation to ensure the accuracy and availability of navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: If the page pointed to by the SafeCMS navigation link is deleted, will the link on the navigation bar disappear?
A1: English.The navigation menu configuration of AnQi CMS is independent of the specific content of the linked pages.Even if the target page has been deleted, the navigation menu item will still be displayed on the website front end according to the original settings, and it will not disappear automatically.You need to manually modify or delete this navigation item in the background.
Q2: What will the user see when they click a navigation link pointing to a deleted page?
A2: The user will usually see a "404 - Page Not Found" error page after clicking this type of link, as the system cannot find the corresponding page content. Anqi CMS allows you to customizeerrors/404.htmlTemplate, to improve the user experience when encountering errors.
Q3: How to avoid navigation links pointing to deleted pages, thus optimizing user experience and SEO?
A3: To avoid this situation, it is recommended to set up a 301 permanent redirect for the old page URL immediately after deleting any page content in the "301 Redirect Management" feature of the Anqi CMS backend.Redirect the old link to the related new page, category page, or home page.In addition, it is very important to regularly check and maintain the navigation links on the website to ensure that all links point to valid content.