Unlock SEO Potential: A practical guide to customizing the article detail page URL structure of AnQi CMS

In website operations, the URL structure of article detail pages may seem minor, but it actually has a significant impact on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and user experience.A clear, concise, and keyword-rich URL not only helps search engines better understand the content of the page but also allows users to quickly grasp the theme of the page while browsing.AnQi CMS knows this point well, therefore it provides flexible pseudo-static rules and custom URL features, helping us easily create SEO-friendly link structures.

Understanding why URL structure is important

Let's first simply understand why it is necessary to pay attention to the structure of URLs.The URL is an important clue for search engines to understand the theme and structure of a web page during the crawling and indexing of website content.yourdomain.com/article/seo-guide.html,yourdomain.com/?p=123More informative. Additionally, a clear URL is easier to remember and recognize when shared on social media or viewed directly in a browser, enhancing trust.

Start from the basics: The pseudo-static rules of AnQi CMS

To customize the article detail page URL structure, we need to start from the Anqi CMS backend management interface.After logging in to the backend, please find the "Function Management" menu and click on "URL Rewrite Rule" below.This is the core area that controls the overall URL display method of the website.

The default static rules provided by AnQi CMS include 'number pattern', 'model naming pattern', and 'category naming pattern', etc.These patterns simplify the URL configuration to some extent and can be directly selected for use.However, if you want to implement a more advanced and SEO-friendly URL structure, we need to understand and enable the 'custom mode'.

Deepen into custom modes: Create a unique URL

After selecting "Custom Mode", you will see an area where you can freely edit the rules.Each rule within this follows the format 'rule name===rule value', corresponding to different types of pages such as document detail pages, document list pages, and single pages.archiverules.

The power of custom rules lies in the ability to use a series of predefined variables to build URLs. Understanding the meaning of these variables is the key to successful configuration:

  • {id}【en】Represents the unique numeric ID of the article. Although simple, the SEO effect is generally average.
  • {filename}This is a very important variable, corresponding to the 'Custom URL' field set when each article is edited.This field allows us to manually input a descriptive alias containing keywords for each article.
  • {catname}【en】Represents the 'custom URL' of the category to which the article belongs, also known as the alias of the category.
  • {catid}【en】：Represents the unique digital ID of the article category.
  • {module}【en】：Represents the 'URL alias' of the content model (such as 'Article', 'Product') to which the article belongs.
  • {page}【en】：Used for pagination, indicating the page number.

By flexibly combining these variables, we can create various SEO-friendly URL structures. For example, if you want the URL to include the model name, category name, and a custom alias for the article, you can set it up like this:

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

This rule will generate something similaryourdomain.com/article/seo-tutorial/how-to-optimize-url.htmlThe URL is.articleIs the model alias,seo-tutorialIs the category alias,how-to-optimize-urlIs the custom URL alias of the article. Such a URL structure clearly shows the hierarchical relationship and theme of the article, which is very friendly to search engines and users.

Of course, you can also simplify or adjust according to your needs, for example:

archive===/{catname}/{filename}.html(Removed the model name, more concise)archive===/{filename}.html(Only retains the custom alias of the article, suitable for flat structure)

Remember,{filename}The value of this variable is reflected in the 'custom URL' you carefully set for each article.When publishing articles, Anqi CMS will automatically generate a pinyin custom URL based on the article title as the default value, but we strongly recommend that you manually edit this field, fill in core keywords highly relevant to the article content, and connect them with a hyphen “-”, for example, “anqicms-url-seo-optimization”.

Practical Optimization Strategies and Precautions

  1. Keyword Richness:In{filename}and{catname}In it, use the target keywords as much as possible. This helps search engines understand the theme of the page.
  2. Concise and Readable:Keep the URL structure simple, avoid being too long or containing unnecessary characters. Users and search engines prefer clean URLs.
  3. Consistency in structure:Once the URL structure of the article detail page is determined, it is best to maintain consistency for a long time. Frequent changes to the URL may cause SEO fluctuations.
  4. Use 301 redirects cautiously:If you need to adjust the existing URL structure, it is necessary to use the 301 redirect feature built into the Anqi CMS to permanently redirect the old URL to the new URL to avoid traffic loss and a drop in SEO weight.You can configure under "Feature Management" and "301 Redirect Management".
  5. The uniqueness of the custom URL:When editing articles, the 'custom URL' manually set must ensure its uniqueness across the entire site. If a duplicate exists, the system will automatically add random numbers at the end to ensure its uniqueness.

By following these steps and strategies, you will be able to fully utilize the powerful functions provided by the AnQi CMS, to build a beautiful and SEO-friendly URL structure for your article detail page, thereby better serving your website optimization goals.

Common Questions and Answers (FAQ)

1. How to deal with 404 errors after modifying the pseudo-static rules?

After modifying the rewrite rules, if a 404 error occurs, please first carefully check if there are any syntax errors in the rules you entered in the 'Custom Mode', such as spelling errors of variables, missing slashes, etc.Secondly, confirm that the reverse proxy configuration of your server (Nginx or Apache) is correct, especially when deploying using tools like Baota panel, ensure that the pseudo-static rules have been correctly saved and activated.If there was an old URL previously, it is recommended to immediately configure a 301 redirect to the new URL, and check if there are any internal links pointing to the old URL that need to be updated.

2. The "Custom URL" field and pseudo-static rules in{filename}What is the difference?

{filename}It is a placeholder defined in the URL structure of the pseudo-static rule.It does not display any content itself, but waits to be filled with actual, specific content.{filename}Placeholder needs to fill in the actual content.In simple terms, the pseudo-static rule sets the 'skeleton' of the URL, while 'custom URL' provides the 'flesh' for each article, ensuring that the final generated URL is unique and descriptive.

3. Do all articles have to be set with a custom URL? What will happen if I don't set one?

The absence of setting the "Custom URL" field will not prevent the article from being accessible. If you do not manually fill in this field, Anqi CMS will automatically generate a pinyin-based URL alias based on the article title and use it as{filename}Use this value.However, to achieve **'s SEO effect, we strongly recommend that you manually set a custom URL for each important article, making it include core keywords. This can significantly enhance the semantic level of the URL and the friendliness to search engines.