How to optimize URL structure through pseudo-static configuration in AnQiCMS to make content links more user-friendly and SEO-friendly?

In today's internet environment, a website's link (URL) is more than just a path to access content; it is also the first impression of user experience and an important basis for search engines to understand and evaluate web content.A clear, concise, and semantically rich URL that can significantly enhance the website's friendliness in the hearts of users and search engines.AnQiCMS knows this point, and its built-in static function is the key to helping us easily achieve this goal.

Why are friendly URLs so important?

Imagine when you see a link that iswww.example.com/index.php?category_id=1&article_id=123&page=4and another link that iswww.example.com/news/industry-trends-report-2023.htmlwhich one would you be more inclined to click on? Clearly, the latter.

  1. Improve user experience:A friendly URL is easier to remember and share. Users can quickly see what the link points to, which enhances the trust in the website and the anticipation of the operation.
  2. Optimize search engine rankings (SEO):The search engine prefers concise, descriptive URLs.Including keywords in the URL helps search engines understand the page topic, which may improve search rankings.At the same time, static URLs (pseudo-static URLs look like static URLs) are easier for search engines to crawl and index, reducing issues with duplicate content caused by dynamic parameters.
  3. Enhance the semantics of links:A clear URL can directly reflect the structure and hierarchical relationship of a website's content, for example/products/electronics/smartphones/Than/view_item.php?id=456More logical.

How to implement pseudo-static in AnQiCMS?

AnQiCMS offers a powerful and flexible pseudo-static configuration scheme, whether you are pursuing simplicity and efficiency, or need highly customized, you can find the appropriate settings.

First, you can find the 'Static Rules' option under 'Function Management' in the AnQiCMS backend management interface.Here, all the pseudo-static settings are centrally managed, and the operation is convenient.

1. Built-in pseudo-static rules: ready-to-use, simplified configuration

For the convenience of users, AnQiCMS has preset four commonly used pseudo-static rule modes, you can choose according to the type and preference of the website, and it will take effect immediately:

  • Numeric mode:This is the simplest pattern, it directly uses the unique ID of the content to build the link. For example, an article with ID 123 might have a link like/article/123.htmlThis pattern is suitable for websites that pursue URL abbreviation and have no high requirements for the inclusion of too much descriptive text in the URL, especially in Chinese websites.
  • Model naming pattern:This pattern combines the name of the content's model (such asarticleorproduct) with the custom name of the content. For example,/article/latest-news.htmlor/product/new-smart-phone.htmlIt is more descriptive, very friendly for websites that want the URL to reflect the content type, especially suitable for English sites.
  • Category naming pattern 1 and Category naming pattern 2:These patterns emphasize reflecting content categories in URLs, combining custom category names to construct links. For example,/category/news/tech-updates.htmlThey can effectively organize content structure on both Chinese and English websites, helping users and search engines better understand the content attribution.

The advantages of choosing these built-in rules lie in their simplicity of operation, no complex configuration is required to quickly achieve URL optimization.

2. Custom static rules: Meet advanced customization needs

For operators with special requirements or who wish to have more fine-grained control over URL structure, AnQiCMS provides a custom static mode.This allows you to tailor the URL format for different types of pages according to the specific strategy of the website.

The custom rules cover the six core page types of the website, including:Document detail page, document list page, model homepage, single page, tag list page and tag detail page. You can use a series of predefined variables to flexibly combine URLs in the corresponding rules:

  • {id}: The unique ID of the content, such as article ID or product ID.
  • {filename}: Custom link name of the content.When publishing or editing documents, categories, and tags in the AnQiCMS backend, you will see a 'Custom URL' field.The system will automatically generate a pinyin alias based on the title, but you can also manually edit it to ensure its uniqueness and SEO**practice.{filename}This is the description of your 'ID card' in the URL content.
  • {catname}: Custom link name for category, with{filename}Similar, used as the URL alias for categorization.
  • {catid}Unique ID of the category.
  • {module}: The name of the model table that the content belongs to, such asarticleorproduct.
  • {page}The page number used for pagination. It should be noted that the pagination variable{page}must be enclosed in parentheses, for example(/{page}).

For example:You may want the format of the link to the article detail page to be/news/{module}/{filename}.htmlof which{module}is the content model (such asarticle），while{filename}Then is the custom URL alias of the article. So you canarchiveConfigure the rule asarchive===/news/{module}/{filename}.html.

By using these flexible variable combinations, you can build URLs that have both a sense of hierarchy and rich keywords, greatly enhancing the professionalism and SEO benefits of the website.

Profit from static configuration

For users:When users browse your website, optimizing the URL means a more intuitive navigation experience.They can more easily judge the content of the page through the URL, and even without clicking on the link, they can also have a good impression of the professionalism of the website through the structure of the URL.This has not only improved the user's stay time on the website, but also encouraged them to share these clear and concise links.

For search engines:Search engine spiders greatly help in crawling and understanding website content when friendly URLs are provided.Keywords included in the URL will increase the relevance score of the page, helping to improve ranking under specific search terms.In addition, static URLs avoid the "duplicate content" penalty that may be caused by dynamic parameters, allowing each unique page of the website to be efficiently identified and indexed by search engines.In the long run, this brings more stable and higher-quality natural search traffic to the website.

Configuration tips

After configuring or modifying the pseudo-static rule, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive test to ensure that all pages can be accessed normally, avoiding dead links that may affect user experience and SEO. AnQiCMS's flexible configuration allows you to adjust the URL structure according to the development stage and operation strategy of the website at any time, but it is recommended to use the 301 redirect function in conjunction with each adjustment, to redirect the old