As an experienced CMS website operation person, I know the importance of the category page in website structure and user experience, it is not only the aggregation point of content, but also the key for search engines to understand the theme of the website.AutoCMS provides detailed category page management and rich customization options for us, allowing us to accurately create each category page.

Precisely control the TDK of the category page

The TDK (Title, Description, Keywords) on the category page is the foundation of search engine optimization, directly affecting the display and ranking of the category page in search results.In AnQi CMS, we have a high degree of customization authority over each category's TDK, which allows us to tailor the most attractive meta information according to the specific content and target keywords of the category.

Firstly, when adding or editing categories in the category management interface, we can find a dedicated area for SEO settings.The category name will be used as the page title by default, but Anqi CMS provides an 'SEO Title' field that allows us to input an independent and more SEO-friendly title, such as including core keywords or brand names, to attract user clicks.tdkTags, such as{% tdk with name="Title" siteName=true sep="-" %}of whichsiteName=trueThe option can intelligently append the website name to the title afterwards,sep="-"then defines the separator between the title and the website name,showParent=trueThen it can make the title include the parent category information, building a longer path title.

其次,for the page description (Description), the "Category Overview" field plays an important role. If the "SEO Title" is not set, the content of the category overview will also be usedmeta descriptionLabel, it should concisely summarize the content of the category and include relevant keywords to improve click-through rate. Of course, we can also directly call the template to get the category description.{% tdk with name="Description" %}to obtain the category description.

Finally, it is the setting of keywords (Keywords), although its weight in modern SEO has decreased, it can still provide additional information when filled in reasonably. The classification editing form of Anqi CMS provides an independent 'keywords' field, and multiple keywords are separated by English commas,This separates, which conforms to the habits of search engines and helps better understand the theme of the page. In the template, we can go through{% tdk with name="Keywords" %}Get these keywords. Through these refined settings, we can ensure that each category page is presented to search engines and users in **status**.

AnQiCMS category page with diverse custom options

The Auto CMS provides great flexibility in customizing category pages for website operators, far beyond the settings of TDK.These options are贯穿于content, template, URL structure and multiple levels, aiming to meet the needs of different business scenarios.

In terms of content and media display, in addition to the basic "category name" and "category introductionIn addition, the security CMS supports uploading “Banner image” and “thumbnail”.“Banner image” allows multiple images to be uploaded, usually used for the carousel display at the top of category pages, while “thumbnail” provides a visual identifier when the category is called on other pages.These media elements' customization makes the category page no longer just a document list, but can become an independent page with rich visual and information carrying capacity.

In terms of URL structure and SEO-friendliness, Anqi CMS provides the option of 'Custom URL'.By default, the category URL will be automatically generated based on the category name in English.However, if we need a more concise and semantically meaningful URL, or to align with specific SEO strategies, we can manually input a custom English URL alias.{catname}This variable enables custom URLs to take effect, thus generating clear, memorable, and search engine-friendly page addresses, which helps improve the ranking of category pages.

Template design is the key to achieving personalized layout of classification pages. AnQi CMS not only provides the default.{分类模型}/list.htmlAs a category list page template, it also allows us to specify a "category template" for a specific category. For example, if we need a category page specifically for software downloads, we can create adownload.htmlTemplate, and specify its use in the editing interface of this category.Further more, by selecting the option 'Apply to subcategories', we can choose to inherit the custom template of the parent category to all its subcategories, thus quickly achieving a unified page style.In addition, to ensure that the document detail pages under the category also maintain a consistent style, the Anqi CMS provides the 'Document Template' option, allowing a unified detail page template to be specified for all documents under the category.The CMS supports adaptive, code adaptation, and three independent site template types for PC+mobile, meeting the access needs of different terminals.

Overall, Anqi CMS provides comprehensive tools for website operators, ranging from basic TDK settings to advanced template, content, and structure customization, allowing category pages to flexibly adapt to various business scenarios. It meets the optimization needs of search engines while providing an excellent user experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How to apply unique layout and style to a specific category page?A1: Secure CMS allows you to specify a custom template file for a single category page using the "Category Template" option. For example, if your article model has a category with an ID of 10, you can create a file namedarticle/list-10.htmlThe file, or specify a custom template name in the background category editing, for example,custom_category_list.html. The system will prioritize these custom templates to achieve unique layouts and styles.

Q2: I set the SEO title and keywords on the category page, but when I view it in the browser, the Title and Keywords tags are not displayed as expected. Why is that?A2: Please make sure that you have used the front-end template provided by Anqi CMS correctly.tdkTags to dynamically obtain this information. For example,{% tdk with name="Title" %}for the title,{% tdk with name="Keywords" %}Used for keywords.If the template uses hard-coded titles or keywords, or uses other tags to retrieve them, the settings on the back-end will not take effect.Also, check if there are any cached items that have not been updated, and try to clear the system cache.

Q3: What is the impact of custom URLs on SEO in the classification page? How should I set them reasonably?A3: Custom URLs have a positive impact on SEO, making them more readable and semantically meaningful, which helps search engines understand the content of the page and improves user experience.Reasonable setting of custom URLs should follow the following principles: concise, contain core keywords (English), avoid special characters and redundant information.phone-reviewsInsteadfenlei-123Please note that the custom URL must ensure the uniqueness of the entire site. If it is not unique, the system will automatically add random numbers at the end to ensure its uniqueness.