As an experienced website operation expert, I am well aware of the core role of the Content Management System (CMS) in website operation.AnQiCMS with its efficient and flexible features, provides us with many conveniences for building personalized content displays.archiveFiltersLabels are undoubtedly a tool to enhance the user's content search experience and to achieve multi-dimensional content filtering. However, as with all powerful tools, if not used properly or lacks forward-thinking planning, archiveFiltersThe tag-generated filter result page may also fall into the困境 of "repeated content" or "empty list", which not only affects user experience but may also have a negative impact on the website's search engine optimization (SEO).

Today, let's delve into how to make use of AnQiCMS'sarchiveFiltersBuild the tag content filtering page while cleverly avoiding these common problems, ensuring that users get a high-quality, valuable browsing experience.

InsightarchiveFilters: The core mechanism of content filtering implementation

First, let's reviewarchiveFiltersThe working principle of tags. According to the AnQiCMS documentation,archiveFiltersTags such astag-/anqiapi-archive/145.htmlare specifically used on the document homepage or category template, combined witharchiveListLabel, generate filtering conditions based on the parameters of the document.For example, a real estate website can be filtered by dimensions such as 'house type', 'area', and 'price range'.moduleIdThe parameter specifies the model to be filtered throughallTextDefine the text for the “All” option, which ultimately generates a group containing the filtered values (Label), corresponding link (Link), and whether it is currently selected (IsCurrentThe filtering criteria.

These filtering criteria are usually with.archiveListTags andpaginationTags(tag-/anqiapi-archive/141.html,tag-pagination.mdUsed together, they build a functional filtering results page.But the problem is precisely here: if the filter conditions are not set properly, or the organization of the content itself is not refined enough, it is easy to get unexpected results.

Strategy one: Avoid 'duplicate content' - refined content organization and SEO considerations

“Duplicate content” is the archenemy of website operators, it dilutes page authority, and reduces search engine friendliness. AtarchiveFiltersUnder certain circumstances, duplicate content may come from various filtering combinations that point to very similar or even identical pages, or from multiple filtering conditions that essentially describe the same batch of content.

  1. Optimize the top-level design of content classification and tag systems:

    • Define content models and classification (help-content-module.md,help-content-category.md):When defining content models and categories in the AnQiCMS backend, it is necessary to avoid a too flat or too intersecting category structure.Ensure that each document has a clear main category, and the boundaries between categories are clear.For example, do not set the two categories 'News Reporting' and 'Industry Dynamics' at the same time if their content overlaps heavily.
    • Use document tags reasonably (help-content-tag.md):Tags are supplementary descriptions of content, not substitutes for categories.Avoid creating tags that overlap heavily with the classification function.For example, if there is already a category such as "Residential Type: ApartmentTags should be used more for horizontal association of related content across different categories.
    • Avoid the abuse of 'one article, multiple classifications':Although AnQiCMS theoretically may support a document belonging to multiple categories (although it is not explicitly mentioned in the document), it should be avoided as much as possible in actual operation.If indeed necessary, ensure that there is a substantial distinction between these categories, and that the main categories are clear.

  2. RefinementarchiveFilterswitharchiveListThe parameter combination:

    • archiveFiltersThe tag itself passes through:moduleIdTo limit the filtering range. In:archiveListWithin the tag, we can further utilize:categoryIdorexcludeCategoryIdParameters to narrow the search scope. For example, under the real estate model, when filtering for 'apartment' type, documents of the 'villa' category can be excluded at the same time.
    • Using content model to customize fields for multi-dimensional filtering (help-content-module.md):AnQiCMS allows custom fields to be added to content models. These custom fields (such as house area, decoration level, etc.) can bearchiveFiltersIt is used as a filtering parameter.When configuring these filter parameters, ensure the uniqueness of the data type and value range.For example, a 'bedroom number' filter should have unique numeric options (such as 1, 2, 3), rather than vague text.
    • Combineqsearched for by keywords: archiveListTag supportqThe parameter performs keyword search. In the filtering page, besidesarchiveFiltersIn addition to structured filtering, you can also provide a keyword search box for users to enter more specific keywords to further narrow down the search results, which also helps to reduce duplicates or highly similar pages.

  3. Embrace URL normalization to avoid SEO duplicate content penalties:

    • The search results page often generates dynamic URLs with multiple parameters. For example/archive/list?module=1&type=apartment&area=xichengThese URLs, if not handled properly, may be considered as different pages by search engines, but the content is highly similar, leading to duplicate content issues.
    • Use Canonical URL (tag-tdk.md,tag-/anqiapi-archive/142.html,help-content-archive.md):on the filtering results page<head>section, be sure to use<link rel="canonical" href="..."/>Label.This label should point to the page that is the most authoritative or the most basic in the series of filtering results.For example, if there are many filtering conditions, consider pointing the Canonical URL to the list page of the category without any filtering parameters, or to an aggregate page carefully designed.
    • optimized static rules (help-plugin-rewrite.md):ThougharchiveFiltersMost of the generated URLs are dynamic parameters, but AnQiCMS's powerful pseudo-static feature allows us to customize the URL structure.Try to keep the URL of the filtering results page concise and meaningful, avoid redundant parameters.

Strategy two: Avoiding 'empty list' - the cornerstone of improving user experience

The empty list page will greatly undermine the积极性 of users, leading to user loss.When the user eagerly clicks on the filter condition and sees

  1. Offering a reasonable 'All' option (allText):

    • archiveFilterslabel'sallTextThe parameter is the first line of defense against empty lists.Set it to 'All', 'Unlimited', or 'Every', ensure that the user always has an option to return a list containing all (or a broader range) of content, rather than an empty page.
    • When the user selects a filter condition that results in an empty list, they can be guided to click the "All" option to view the content again.

  2. Carefully designed "friendly empty state" prompts:

    • InarchiveListlabel's{% empty %}In the block, do not just display 'No content.' This is an excellent opportunity to retain users and guide them to explore other content.
    • Provide suggestions:Sorry, no related content was found under the current filter conditions.You can try: 1.Adjust filter criteria.2.View all contents under this category.3.Explore our top picks.
    • Offer alternative content:On an empty list page, you can dynamically display some of the "popular documentsarchiveListthe tag.

  3. Data embedding and content strategy:

    • This is the most fundamental solution. In the early stages of content operation, it should be anticipated through which dimensions users may filter, and ensure that there is sufficient content under each core filter combination.
    • For new websites or websites with less content, it is advisable to avoid overly complex filtering conditions in the early stage.It is better to provide a small but content-rich filter than a large one that is prone to empty lists.
    • Regularly review content data and identify which filter combinations often result in empty lists, and supplement content accordingly.

  4. (Advanced) Dynamically adjust filter conditions:

    • Although the AnQiCMS documentation does not provide direct dynamic hiding based on data volumearchiveFiltersThe function of the option, but as an operational idea, we can think about: If some filtering option (such as "Price range: under 500,000") is currentlymoduleIdandcategoryIdThe query result is zero, can this option be disabled or hidden dynamically through JavaScript on the front-end?This can reduce the possibility of users selecting to an empty result from the source.To achieve this, it may be necessary for the front-end to receive some pre-calculated data when rendering the filter or to check the matching quantity of each filter option in real-time via API.

Summary

AnQiCMS'archiveFiltersTags are an important cornerstone for building powerful content filtering functions.By精细化管理content model, categories, and tags, combined with URL normalization, we can effectively avoid duplicate content.At the same time, by providing friendly empty state prompts, reasonable default options, and forward-looking content layout, it can significantly improve user experience and avoid the disappointment brought by empty lists.Combining the wisdom of content operation with the technical capabilities provided by AnQiCMS can truly bring out its maximum value, creating a website that users love and is friendly to search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: I have configuredarchiveFiltersWhat if the page content does not change or the filter function does not work?

A1: First, please check if your template file is using it correctlyarchiveFiltersandarchiveListtags, and the parameters within the tags (such asmoduleId/categoryIdIs it consistent with your backend configuration. Pay special attention toarchiveFiltersVariables declared by tags (for examplefiltersIs it in the subsequentforLoop reference is correct. Secondly, confirm your pseudo-static rules (help-plugin-rewrite.mdIs it correctly configured, because the filtering conditions are usually passed as URL parameters, and incorrect URL rewriting rules may cause parameters to not be recognized by the system.Finally, check if AnQiCMS backend content model has added custom fields that can be used for filtering, and make sure these fields have data.

Q2: Does the complex URL of the filter results page affect SEO?

A2: Yes, URLs that are too complex or have too many dynamic parameters may affect SEO.Search engines may find it difficult to effectively crawl and index these pages or consider them as duplicate content.<link rel="canonical" href="..."/>Label, point it to the filtering results in this series that you think are the most authoritative or the most basic pages (for example, category list pages without any filtering parameters). AnQiCMS'stdkTags(tag-tdk.md)Support outputCanonicalUrlYou can use it to normalize your URL.

Q3: How to recommend some other content to users when the filtered results are empty, rather than a simple 'no content' prompt?

A3: WhenarchiveListthe query results of the tag are empty, {% empty %}The block will be executed. This is the perfect time for recommended content. You can nest other blocks in this one.archiveListTags, such as, based on different.moduleIdorflag(such asflag="c"Recommended to display popular articles, latest products, or editor's picks. For example:

{% archiveList archives with type="page" ... %}
    {% for item in archives %}
        {# 正常列表内容 #}
    {% empty %}
        <div>
            <p>抱歉，当前筛选条件下没有找到相关内容。</p>
            <p>您可以查看我们的热门推荐：</p>
            <ul>
                {% archiveList recommendedArchives with type="list" flag="c" limit="5" %}
                    {% for rec in recommendedArchives %}
                        <li><a href="{{ rec.Link }}">{{ rec.Title }}</a></li>
                    {% endfor %}
                {% endarchiveList %}
            </ul>
        </div>
    {% endfor %}
{% endarchiveList %}

Even if the filtering results are empty, users can still see valuable alternative content.