In website operation, the display method of URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is crucial for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and user experience.An URL that is clean and meaningful not only helps users understand the content of the page more easily, but also helps search engines better crawl and index the website.AnQiCMS knows this, so its built-in pseudo-static and 301 redirection features are powerful tools to help you optimize URL display and greatly improve search engine friendliness.

Static page: Make your URL more "understandable" to search engines and users

Imagine, the address of a web page iswww.yourdomain.com/view.php?id=123&category=techand the other iswww.yourdomain.com/tech/anqicms-seo-guide.html.Would you find which address clearer and more worth clicking?There is no doubt that the latter is the case.The so-called pseudo-static, as the name implies, is to make the dynamically generated pages look like static HTML files, with a concise, keyword-containing URL structure.

Why is static page important for a website?

Firstly, from the perspective of search engines, pseudo-static URLs are generally considered to be cleaner.Search engine spiders prefer to crawl URLs with clear structure and explicit paths, which helps them better understand the content of the page, thereby affecting inclusion and ranking.The URL containing keywords can also enhance the relevance of the page to the search query.

其次，for the users who actually visit the website, a meaningful URL can significantly improve the user experience.Users will find the URL clear and easy to understand, making the website seem more professional and the content more trustworthy. It also makes it more convenient when copying and pasting or sharing links.

How to implement pseudo-static pages in AnQiCMS?

In AnQiCMS, the configuration of the pseudo-static function is very intuitive.You can find the 'Rewrite Rules' option in the 'Feature Management' menu on the backend.

  • Digital Mode:This is the most basic mode, usually using ID as the basis for URL generation, for example/article/123.html.
  • Model Naming Pattern:适合希望在URL中体现内容模型（如文章、产品）的网站，例如 English/article-anqicms-features.htmlThis is particularly commonly used when building English websites, as English keywords can be directly included in the URL.
  • Category naming pattern:There are two different naming patterns for categories, which you can choose according to your preference, for example/category-seo-tips/anqicms-features.htmlor/seo-tips/anqicms-features.htmlThis is very helpful for websites with clear content hierarchy and the hope to display category structures via URL.

These built-in patterns almost cover the needs of most websites, allowing you to "use out of the box".

Of course, if you have more personalized needs, AnQiCMS also provides powerful custom rewrite rules. By combining{id}(Data ID),{filename}(Data custom link name),{catname}（分类自定义链接名）、{catid}(Category ID),{module}(Model table name) and{page}Page number variables such as (pagination page number) can be designed to have a unique custom URL structure that matches your brand image and SEO strategy. For example, you can set the article URL to/{module}/{catname}/{filename}.htmlSuch a path clearly shows the model, category, and alias of the article title, which is very friendly to search engines and users.

It is worth mentioning that when you add articles, categories, or tags, AnQiCMS will automatically generate a URL alias based on the title ({filename}or{catname}）。This alias is the pinyin or direct translation in English, and you can always manually modify it on the edit page to ensure the uniqueness, accuracy, and keyword relevance of the URL.

301 redirect: Smooth transition, prevent traffic loss

Why is 301 redirect indispensable for a website?

Firstly, 301 redirect can avoid the appearance of a 404 error page.The old link will still be accessed by users or search engines. If not handled properly, it may result in a '404 Page Not Found' error page, which seriously affects user experience and the search engine's evaluation of the website.Continuous 404 errors can damage the reputation of a website, even leading to a decrease in the overall ranking of the site by search engines.

How does AnQiCMS manage 301 redirect?

In AnQiCMS, setting up 301 redirection is also very simple.You can find the '301 Redirect Management' option in the 'Feature Management' menu on the backend.Here, you just need to simply fill in the "original URL" and "target URL" you need to redirect, and the system will automatically complete the permanent redirect.

This feature is very useful for handling the following situations:

  • Website redesign:When you make a significant adjustment to the website structure, causing a large number of old URLs to change, you can redirect the old URLs in bulk to the new URLs.
  • Page merge or deletion:When multiple similar pages are merged into a new page, or certain pages are completely deleted, the old page URL can be redirected to the most relevant new page or the homepage of the website to save potential traffic and authority.
  • Domain change:When a website migrates from one domain to another, a 301 redirect is essential to ensure that the new domain inherits the old