How to configure URL rewrite rules in AnQi CMS to optimize link display?

The website's link is like the door number of a website, a clear and regular door number is not only convenient for visitors to remember and share, but is also the key for search engines to understand the structure of the website's content, improve the efficiency of inclusion and ranking.This technique of optimizing dynamic links to look like static files is called 'pseudo-static'.Our CMS is well-versed in this field, providing users with powerful and flexible static configuration capabilities, aimed at helping websites perform better in search engines and improving the user browsing experience.

The value of URL rewrite: Why can't it be ignored?

In website operation, the structure of links (URLs) is a key factor in determining user experience and search engine friendliness. A chaotic and overly parameterized dynamic link, such asexample.com/view.php?id=123&category=news&page=5It is not only difficult to remember and spread, but may also confuse search engines when crawling. In contrast, a concise and meaningful pseudo-static link, such asexample.com/news/industry-report.htmlIt can clearly tell users and search engines the content of the page, thus bringing many benefits:

• Improve SEO effectiveness:Search engines prefer URLs that are well-structured and contain keywords, which helps them better understand the page topic and improve the efficiency and ranking of inclusion.
• Optimizing user experience: Users find it easier to understand, remember, and share clean URLs, which increases the professionalism and credibility of the website.
• Simplify data analysis:A clear URL structure helps to see more intuitively what types of content users have accessed when analyzing website traffic.

AnQi CMS treats pseudo-static configuration as one of its core features, not only optimizes the URL structure, but also combines 301 redirect management to ensure the SEO continuity of the website after link adjustments, avoiding unnecessary traffic loss.

Secure CMS URL Rewrite Configuration: Two modes, flexible control

Configure the pseudo-static rules in AnQi CMS, the operation is very intuitive, mainly divided into two modes: the preset default mode and the highly customizable custom mode.These two modes have different focuses and can meet the needs of different users.

1. Default URL Rewrite Mode: Easy to get started

For users who do not want to delve into technical details and just want to quickly own SEO-friendly URLs, Anqi CMS provides four out-of-the-box default static rules.You just need to find the 'Static Rules' option in the backend feature management to see these presets.They are:

• Numeric mode:Details, lists, single pages, tags, and more are all used{id}Used as the basis for generating URLs. For example/article-123.htmlThis pattern is concise and clear, especially suitable for Chinese content websites.
• Model naming pattern:Generally applicable to English sites, the URL includes the model name of the content, for example/article/detail-productname.html.
• Category naming pattern 1:Similarly, it is more commonly used on Chinese sites, the URL includes the category name, for example/news/industry-report.html.
• Category naming pattern 2:English site commonly used, URLs combine categories and content names to form more descriptive links.

After selecting one of the modes, Anqi CMS will automatically generate URLs for all corresponding pages on your website that meet the rules, without the need for any additional complex settings, greatly reducing the operational threshold.

2. Custom Static Link Mode: Create Exclusive Links

If you have a unique design concept for the URL structure of the website, or want to implement more personalized, industry-specific links, then the Anqi CMS custom static mode will be your ideal choice.It gives you great freedom to finely tune URL formats according to content types (such as document details, category lists, model homepages, single pages, tag lists, and tag details).

The core of custom rules lies in the pairing pattern of "rule name===rule value".

• Rule NameCorresponds to different types of content pages on the website, for examplearchive(Document detail page),category(Document list page),page(Single page) etc.
• Rule valueIt is the blueprint you define for the URL structure, where you can ingeniously integrate a series of built-in variables to dynamically generate links, and these variables are enclosed in curly braces{}Enclosed by:
  • {id}: Data ID, such as article ID, category ID.
  • {filename}: Custom link alias of the content, usually automatically generated from the title and can also be manually modified.
  • {catname}Custom link alias of the category.
  • {catid}: Category ID.
  • {module}The URL alias of the content model, such as "article", "product".
  • {page}The pagination page number, to be placed within parentheses, such as(-{page}).

By combining these variables, you can construct a wide variety of URL structures. For example:

• If you want the URL of the article detail page to be/article-{id}.html(ID mode), you can set it like this:archive===/article-{id}.html
• If you want the URL of the category list page to be/news/industry.html(Category alias mode), you can set it like this:category===/news/{catname}.html
• If you want the category page with pagination to be/category/{catname}(-{page}).html, you can set it like this:category===/category/{catname}(-{page}).html
• For a single page, such as the URL for "About Us" is/about-us.html, you can set:page===/{filename}.html

It is particularly worth mentioning that the custom mode is powerful, but it must be configured with caution.The wrong rules can cause the page to become inaccessible and even affect the normal operation of the website.Before applying new custom rules, it is strongly recommended to back up the configuration and thoroughly test in a test environment.

Optimize the details displayed by the link

In addition to the global pseudo-static rule configuration, AnQi CMS also provides more detailed link optimization options at the content management level.When publishing documents, editing categories, or tags, you will find a 'custom URL' field.This field allows you to specify a unique, more descriptive link alias for a single piece of content, such as setting the URL alias for an article titled "AnQi CMS Tutorial"anqicms-tutorial, the final link may display asyourdomain.com/article/anqicms-tutorial.htmlThis provides more information than a pure numeric ID link and is more friendly to search engines.

AnQi CMS also provides a convenient automatic pinyin generation feature, when you enter the title, the system will automatically fill in the "custom URL" field, saving the trouble of manual input.Of course, you can also modify it as needed to ensure that the link meets SEO requirements and clearly conveys the content theme.

In summary, Anqi CMS provides a comprehensive solution for URL static configuration, ranging from simple to complex.Whether you choose to quickly launch with preset rules or delve into the custom mode to create a dedicated link, it can help you build a website that is more friendly to search engines and users.Make good use of these features, it will be a powerful guarantee for the success of your website operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the relationship between the custom URL field and the pseudo-static rules? Which one has priority?

A1: Custom URL field, i.e.{filename}or{catname}A variable is a component of a static rule. When you manually set a "custom URL" in the "document management","document classification" or "document tag" backend, if the static rule you choose includes{filename}or{catname}These variables, then the system will use the custom value you defined as the priority when generating URLs.If you do not set it, the system will usually generate pinyin automatically based on the title.So, the custom URL field provides finer control over individual content links.

Q2: After changing the static rule, will the previous links fail? Will it affect SEO?

A2: Changing the static rule indeed will cause old links to fail. This will affect the website's SEO because search engines have already indexed the old links, and users may also access through old links.To avoid negative effects, Anqi CMS provides the "301 Redirect Management" feature.After changing the pseudo-static rules, you should configure the 301 redirect in the background in time, permanently redirecting the old link (or old link mode) to the new link (or new link mode).This will inform search engines that the page has permanently moved, and the weight of the old links will be passed to the new links, thereby minimizing SEO losses as much as possible.

Q3: What should I do if the website cannot be opened due to an error in the static rule configuration?

A3: If you accidentally configure incorrect rewrite rules, causing the website to be inaccessible, you can try the following steps to resolve it:

1. Access through the backend:If the front-end page cannot be opened, try to access the back-end address directly (usually 你的域名/system/). If you can access the backend, navigate immediately to the 'Feature Management' under the 'URL Rewrite Rule' page, select a default rule, or correct any custom rule and save it.
2. File system recovery:If the backend is also inaccessible, this usually means there is a problem with the configuration file. You need to connect to the server via FTP or SSH to find