Ultimate SEO v3 (and v2.200) [Support Thread]

[neteasy]

I use the current version and it works OK on v1.5.4.

[lhungil]

I use the current version and it works OK on v1.5.4.

Aye, as long as people are VERY careful on the merges... Apply all the known bug fixes for Zen Cart 1.5.4 (at least one affects URLS)... And disable the "automatic redirect" option (at least two known issues - non-trivial patches)... And apply all of the known patches for Ultimate URLs (from this thread)... Then Ultimate URLs 2.212 does work under Zen Cart 1.5.4.

I just do not recommend installing Ultimate URLs versions prior to 2.215 in Zen Cart 1.5.4 due to the complexity of the installation (and patch hunting / application).

[lhungil]

Ultimate URLs 2.215 (for Zen Cart)
The next version of this module has been submitted for review. This release includes some big changes since the last public release, so be sure to read the included documentation. Kindly note the official name change to "Ultimate URLs".
Once available for download, I would strongly recommend stores running older versions upgrade.


Compatibility
Running this version on PHP < 5.3.7 is not recommended or supported. Please upgrade your server environment if you are still using obsolete versions of PHP.

Version 2.215 has been tested under:

• Windows, CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu.
• PHP 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6.
• MySQL 5.1, 5.5, and 5.6.
• Apache 2.2 and 2.4.
• Zen Cart 1.3.9h, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.5.2-BETA, 1.5.3, and 1.5.4.

Installation and Upgrading
This process has changed significantly. With this release, manual merging (or overwriting core files) should rarely (if ever) be needed. This version is compatible with "Plugin Manager" (you do not need to have "Plugin Manager" to install, upgrade, or remove Ultimate URLs). Make sure you read the documentation (all pages / tabs) before attempting to install or upgrade.


BETA team members
Without the help of these individuals during QA testing, many bugs and issues might have been overlooked. Thank You for all of the time and effort you donated to help make Ultimate URLs a better Zen Cart plugin.

[neteasy]

Thank you lhungil. I can't wait for the download.

[shags38]

Larry I just upgraded a v1.3.9h site from 2.1 to 2.212 and in configuration I selected true for 'reset URL cache' and I lost the lot - no website and no admin. I subsequently uninstalled using uninstall files and still nothing and then I reloaded a backup version of my database and a complete copy of a site backup ... and still I have a totally blank login page but I do get the website with standard ZC url's ............ what have I done wrong? how can I restore login page?

cheers, Mike

[lhungil]

Curly, this module does not alter the "login" page. If you restored from a "working" backup of the database and files, your site should now be "working". Perhaps the backup was not complete (or the restore was not completed correctly / fully)? A broken install (or extra / missing files) can cause the catalog and admin to not load. Have you double checked the auto_loader and init_scripts folders against the stock Zen Cart distribution?

Are you sure the previously installed version of this module was 2.1 (do not see that version listed on this site - 2.209 was the first Zen Cart 1.3.9 compatible version)? When upgrading from such ancient versions of Ultimate (SEO) URLs (prior to 2.150), it is always best to first completly uninstall the ancient version.

Moe, in what ways does your store differ from a stock Zen Cart installation? A blank page = error logs; please provide these (or indicate there are none). What do you mean by "lost the lot"? Did you not win the lottery? Or did you lose a piece of real estate in a poker game? Please provide step by step instruction on how to duplicate the issue(s) you are encountering (starting from a clean Zen Cart installation).

Perhaps the login issue relates to the partial FEC installation and removal reported in another thread? Or is this a completely different store? Version of PHP? Link to the site (the sites in your footer do not have blank login pages)? Answers to the other questions asked in the "Posting Tips"?

[shags38]

Curly, this module does not alter the "login" page. If you restored from a "working" backup of the database and files, your site should now be "working". Perhaps the backup was not complete (or the restore was not completed correctly / fully)? A broken install (or extra / missing files) can cause the catalog and admin to not load. Have you double checked the auto_loader and init_scripts folders against the stock Zen Cart distribution?

Are you sure the previously installed version of this module was 2.1 (do not see that version listed on this site - 2.209 was the first Zen Cart 1.3.9 compatible version)? When upgrading from such ancient versions of Ultimate (SEO) URLs (prior to 2.150), it is always best to first completly uninstall the ancient version.

Moe, in what ways does your store differ from a stock Zen Cart installation? A blank page = error logs; please provide these (or indicate there are none). What do you mean by "lost the lot"? Did you not win the lottery? Or did you lose a piece of real estate in a poker game? Please provide step by step instruction on how to duplicate the issue(s) you are encountering (starting from a clean Zen Cart installation).

Perhaps the login issue relates to the partial FEC installation and removal reported in another thread? Or is this a completely different store? Version of PHP? Link to the site (the sites in your footer do not have blank login pages)? Answers to the other questions asked in the "Posting Tips"?

I have managed to get login back but still have a blank index page of site www.treeoflife.net.au/tree_of_life_store/

I am going to start from scratch - am pretty tired and making too many errors. Will get back to you once I have had another shot at this. By the way, who was the fourth Bother?

[lhungil]

If I remember correctly the hosting provider for that site is using LiteSpeed as a webserver, yes? Not all Apache directives (such as those in a .htaccess file) are supported by LiteSpeed... I would guess one of them may be causing the HTTP 500 / Internal Server Error now showing on that site... Could also be an errant "auto_loader" or messed up PHP file... Hard to say without the server logs.

... I am going to start from scratch ...

Makes sense at a certain level... May also be worth looking into a Hosting Provider running a different LAMP stack if you keep running into issues... And of course what post would be complete without the suggesting to have two stores (if you do not already): one LIVE and one TEST. That way you can test changes w/o affecting the live store.


NOTE: Go get some sleep!

[DivaVocals]

Hard to say without the server logs.

Yep.. the proverbial "it's broken", "it doesn't work", or my favorite "isn't compatible" posts are soooooooo unhelpful for both the community and the person posting such non-information.. If one wants a SOLUTION, then one must post ALL the information.. It's broken is the SYMPTOM, the ERROR LOGS will help the narrow down the CAUSE.. Knowing the CAUSE will lead to a SOLUTION..

'tis all.. carry on..

(I need to get some sleep too.. all nighters are NOT my thing..)

[coucho]

Hello,

I installed this plug in about a year ago and noticed it had been updated to 2.2. My initial install is working fine. Are there any real world advantages to upgrading and possibly breaking the site.

Thanks in advance for your input.