In a content management system, the importance of URL structure is self-evident.An clear, concise and meaningful URL can not only improve user experience, but is also a key link in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).In AnQiCMS, by carefully configuring the pseudo-static rules, we can convert those dynamic URLs that originally may have complex parameters into static forms, thus allowing the website content to have better display effects in search engines.

Understanding URL Rewriting: Why Is It Crucial for Your Website?

Imagine, the address of a web page iswww.yourwebsite.com/article.php?id=123&category=techand the other iswww.yourwebsite.com/tech/anqicms-seo-guide.htmlWhich is easier to remember and share? Which allows you to see the page content at a glance? The answer is obvious: the latter.

The URL is called pseudo-static URL, as the name implies, it is a 'URL that looks like a static one but is actually dynamically generated'.It hides dynamic parameters, making the URL concise and intuitive.

  1. Enhance user experience:Clean and tidy URLs are easier for users to understand and remember, and they are more willing to click and share.
  2. Improve search engine crawling:The search engine crawlers prefer static or pseudo-static URLs. They believe that such URLs have stable structures, authoritative content, and are more conducive to crawling and indexing.
  3. Keyword-friendly:The pseudo-static URL allows you to embed relevant keywords in the address, which helps search engines better understand the page topic, thereby possibly improving search rankings. For example,anqicms-seo-guide.htmlIt clearly includes the keywords "anqicms" and "seo".
  4. Improve Click-Through Rate:On the search results page, users tend to click on those URLs that are clearly structured and contain keywords, as they appear more professional and relevant.

AnQiCMS knows these advantages, therefore it built-in powerful pseudo-static and 301 redirection management functions, aiming to help users easily optimize URL structure and improve the SEO performance of the website.

Overview of pseudo-static in AnQiCMS

AnQiCMS provides a flexible and easy-to-configure pseudo-static rule management system.Whether you want to quickly apply preset modes or need to finely customize the URL structure, AnQiCMS can meet your needs.You can find the 'URL Rewrite Rule' option under the 'Feature Management' menu in the background.

Built-in pseudo-static rules: Quick selection and application

To facilitate users, AnQiCMS has preset four commonly used rule modes for pseudo-static, you can simply choose according to the type and preference of the website without manually writing complex configuration code: English

  1. Digital Mode:This is a concise URL structure, usually identified by ID. For example, the article detail page may be displayed as/article/123.htmlThis pattern is widely used on Chinese websites, as it directly uses the content ID with a simple structure.
  2. Model Naming Pattern:If you want the name of the content model to be included in the URL, for example/article/anqicms-seo-guide.html(Among whicharticleThis is the model name), this pattern is very suitable. It is often used on English websites and can enhance the context of the URL through the model name.
  3. Category naming pattern 1:This will also integrate the category name into the URL, for example/news/company-news/anqicms-update.htmlIt emphasizes the classification of content, and it is also common in Chinese websites.
  4. Category naming pattern 2:Similar to pattern 1, but there may be differences in the order or separator of the model name and category name, such as/news/anqicms-update-company-news.html. This pattern can better organize and distinguish content on English websites.

Selecting these built-in modes is very simple, just click to select and save directly on the "fake static rules" page in the background.Each time you make a modification, please be sure to visit the website's front page to confirm that the URL is generated as expected, and check whether the link jumps normally.

Custom rewrite rules: Create personalized URL structure

For users with specific needs, AnQiCMS also provides advanced custom rewrite rules.This allows you to create a URL structure that completely suits your taste, based on your business and SEO strategy.

Configuration of custom rules follows规则名===规则值format, AnQiCMS allows you to configure the following six types of pages:

  • archive (文档详情页): English控制文章、产品等详情页的URL。 English
  • category (分类列表页): English控制分类页面的URL。 English
  • archiveIndex (模型首页):control the homepage URL of each content model.
  • page (单页面):Control the URL of single pages such as 'About Us' and 'Contact Us'.
  • tagIndex (Tag Home):Control the URL of the tag list home page.
  • tag (标签详情页): EnglishControl the specific tag detail page URL.

When setting the configuration rule value, you can use a series of predefined variables to dynamically generate URLs:

  • {id}: Content or category's numeric ID.
  • {filename}: Custom link name for document or single page.AnQiCMS will automatically generate pinyin based on the title as the default value, you can also manually modify it on the content editing page to ensure SEO-friendliness.
  • {catname}: Custom link name for the category, which can also be automatically generated or manually set.
  • {catid}: Numeric ID for the category.
  • {module}: Content model's URL alias, can be customized in content model management.
  • {page}: Page number for pagination, usually used on list pages. It should be noted that,{page}it must be placed within parentheses, for example,(-{page}).

Example:

Suppose you want to configure a URL for the article detail page that includes the model name, category link name, and custom document link, you can set it like this:

archive===/{module}/{catname}/{filename}.html

This may generate something similar to/news/company-updates/our-latest-project.htmlThe URL of.

If you want the category page to display in/category/分类自定义链接名(-分页页码)format:

category===/category/{catname}(-{page})

this may generate/category/company-updates/or/category/company-updates-2/URL such as (second page).

Important reminder:The custom static rule function is powerful, but improper configuration may cause the website page to not open.Therefore, please make sure to backup your configuration before making any modifications, and thoroughly verify it in the test environment.Modify the system cache and check all website links.

actual operation suggestions and** practice for static rules

  1. Maintain consistency:Once the pseudo-static rules are determined, it should be avoided to frequently change them. Changes in the URL structure may affect SEO and may take a relatively long time to recover.
  2. Integrate keywords:Make full use of{filename}and{catname}Variable, cleverly integrates the core keywords into the document title and category name.In AnQiCMS, you can manually adjust the 'Custom URL' field when editing articles and categories to ensure it contains meaningful English keywords, rather than just automatically generated pinyin.
  3. Concise and Readable:Keep the URL concise, avoid overly long URLs. Users and search engines both prefer short and powerful addresses.
  4. Use 301 redirects wisely:If your website has ever used a different URL structure or you decide to modify the existing pseudo-static rules, please make sure to use AnQiCMS's 301 redirect function.Redirect the old URL permanently to the new URL to ensure that users and search engines can find the page smoothly, avoid the generation of "dead links", and retain the SEO weight accumulated by the old URL.
  5. Comprehensive test:Each time the pseudo-static rules are adjusted, all pages of the website should be thoroughly checked, including the homepage, category pages, detail pages, tag pages, and search results pages, to ensure that all links can be accessed normally.

Through the flexible pseudo-static configuration of AnQiCMS, you can effectively optimize the URL structure of your website, making it more attractive and easier for search engines to crawl and rank. This ultimately enhances the overall SEO performance of your website, allowing your content to stand out in the vast sea of online information.

Common Questions (FAQ)

Q1: I have configured custom rewrite rules, and some pages of the website cannot be opened. Why is that? How should I troubleshoot?A1: This is likely due to improper custom rule configuration.The static rules need to be matched precisely, any syntax error or logical conflict may lead to the page being unable to be parsed.===Correct spelling of delimiters and variables (such as{filename}English