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

lhungil:

In a nutshell, dead on DivaVocals. Until the next release of Ultimate URLs, anyone usung a Numinix module and running into issues is more than welcome to contact me via PM.
Yeah.. but what the heck do I know.. Since apparently despite the posts here to the contrary (or even your own words), I never communicated about with either you or Numinix about the issue.. Apparently I am LYING when I say I have installed both modules together.. (say what??????:shocking:) I am apparently just makin' this all up. Nonetheless, I will continue to post information I know is TRUE for the benefit of other more receptive community members.. (which is why my reply was a general one for those who don't demand PROOF that fat meat is greasy..:laugh:)

lhungil:

@shags38, First - there is a fix. The fix has been communicated to Numinix. DivaVicals was one of those who tested and verified the fix works.Apparently I really didn't test anything even if YOU say so..:laugh:

lhungil:

In a nutshell, dead on DivaVocals. Until the next release of Ultimate URLs, anyone usung a Numinix module and running into issues is more than welcome to contact me via PM.

@shags38, First - there is a fix. The fix has been communicated to Numinix. DivaVicals was one of those who tested and verified the fix works. The offer to help in the PM I sent earlier still is open. I would also strongly recommend upgrading to Zen Cart 1.5.x in the near future.

Talk about confusion!!
ihungil - your PM to me says fix posted in the forum is only "partial". Numinix says they don't have a fix. ihungil says the fix has been "communicated to Numinix" but they are ignoring it. The complete yet to be published fix is available via PM and signing a NDA. DivaVocals tested what? the partial fix posted in here or the yet to be published fix sent via email? If it was the partial fix how come it works? If it was the yet to be published fix then Diva I apologize but I was unaware you were talking about that fix, I thought you were talking about the "partial" fix posted in the forum which apparently is not the proper fix.
What is going on - why the intrigue?

I really have no idea what to do now - do I wait for the "real" fix to be published or sent to me or do I apply the "partial fix" .. or do I delete USU and install CEON URI Mapping which I have been informed does not have any issues with FEC. At present I have switched off USU so that the FEC can work but obviously I am in favor of SEO based URL's so am not happy to settle for dynamic url's just to have the FEC work. ihungil, Updating to 1.5.x is something that probably should be done in a general sense but what effect/advantage does it have in respect to USU/FEC compatibility issues?

I don't know why the reticence of Numinix to not adopt your fix for their FEC or vice versa but it doesn't sit well with me that a major contributor like Numinix would provide a fix for another SEO url mod but not USU with its thousands of users - strange to say the least. Is there a feud of some sort?

At the end of the day anyone reading the posts on this subject in both threads, this one and FEC (and the Private Messages if they had access to them) would be reaching for the vallium, honestly so confusingly disjointed.

Alas I am but a humble ZC plebeian trying to improve his lot.

Hopefully we can help you resolve the issues you are experiencing and clear up any confusion.

The fix posted earlier includes the functional changes needed for the version of the Numinix module at the time of posting (and Zen Cart 1.5.1 if memory serves me correctly).

The BETA version of Ultimate URLs includes some additional information regarding Numinix code changes to core Zen Cart files affecting Ultimate URLs. It also includes changes to accomodate modules not using full Zen Cart pages, simplified configuration options (and radio buttons), a completely different installation / upgrade process, etc.

The BETA version of this module is always released only under a NDA. I will not go into a discourse on the many reasons, but will say they are to protect Zen Cart store owners.

Those wishing to help BETA test can send me a PM. Be aware I do require active and constructive feedback from BETA team members. Those wishing to apply can send me a PM.

I have never said Numinix is "ignoring" anything, only that the cause and remedy have been communicated. I do know they were looking into changes, but I have no further information.

As for why Zen Cart 1.5.x? Zen Cart 1.3.x is no longer officially supported (even 1.5.0 is past EOL). Zen Cart 1.5.3+ also includes fixes and enhancements to the handling of MySQL queries (directly benefiting this module).

hi

i stall for first a version 2.212 on zencart 153

i dont have error but the rewrite dont work

the modules not active in every case

i have a atachement screen shot on admin panel ( i upload a file languages on admin/includes/languages ) but the text dont see

thanks for support

Based on the screenshot, it looks like some of the files may not have been uploaded (or uploaded to the wrong location) during step 2. Copy files from "2_new_files". This includes moving files found in "2_new_files/your_admin_folder" to the actual admin folder on the store.

If you are using a non-english language for the Zen Cart administrative interface, you will need to copy the language files (and optionally translate them - submissions are welcome) to the language folder for the language used in the Zen Cart administrative interface. This is only needed for Ultimate URLs 2.212 and older.

All installation steps must be done in the order listed, any deviation will cause issues. I would recommend salvo72 start over from step 1b and take each step one at a time. Handle any "language file" changes during step 2 if using non-english for the Zen Cart administrative interface. Keep in mind for Ultimate URLs 2.212 to correctly operate under Zen Cart 1.5.3, you WILL need to use step 1b (manually merging the changes).

NOTES: REF #1, REF #2, REF #3, REF #4, REF #5, and REF #6.

i re-upload the file and it's upload without error and its at just position on server !!!

i use english and italian languages,, but its the every problem in every language setting

ok ok, excuse

i do not upload a file of folder 1-affected-151

but when i upload this file i see a page blank on admin page access!!!!

Question:

salvo72:

...i use english and italian languages,, but its the every problem in every language setting

Answer:

lhungil:

... If you are using a non-english language for the Zen Cart administrative interface, you will need to copy the language files (and optionally translate them - submissions are welcome) to the language folder for the language used in the Zen Cart administrative interface. This is only needed for Ultimate URLs 2.212 and older. ...

For example if you have configured your Zen Cart administrative interface to use "italian":
During step 2 you need to also copy "/2_new_files/your_admin_folder/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/seo.php" to "/your_admin_folder/includes/languages/italian/extra_definitions/seo.php" on the server. Remember, "your_admin_folder" should be replaced with the actual name of the Zen Cart administrative location (folder) on your server.

Another example can be found in the previous posts: REF #4, REF #5, REF #6.

Question:

salvo72:

... i do not upload a file of folder 1-affected-151 ... but when i upload this file i see a page blank on admin page access!!!!

Answer:

lhungil:

... Keep in mind for Ultimate URLs 2.212 to correctly operate under Zen Cart 1.5.3, you WILL need to use step 1b (manually merging the changes). ...

This means you cannot just overwrite files (cannot use step 1a). You need to MANUALLY integrate the changes for Zen Cart 1.5.3. The following previous posts contain more details: REF #1, REF #2, and REF #3.

Unless the merges are done correctly, things will not work.

If you are getting a blank page, post your debug log(s).

Im having the "EP4 FATAL ERROR: No default language set." problem on my 1.5.3 store. Its a known issue between Easy populate 4 and USU. I tried uploading the files linked here
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?190417-EasyPopulate-4-0-Support-Thread&p=1260149#post1260149
but they didnt fix the issue. It looks to me like the problem lies within
includes/classes/db/mysql/query_factory.php
as when I replace that file with the 1.5.3 version, EP4 works (USU does not though)

Does the beta version have a new includes/classes/db/mysql/query_factory.php file?

@Chargin

There is no known compatibility issue with Easy Populate 4 and Ultimate URLs. The problems listed in the post you are referencing were traced back to the OP incorrectly merging files (and merging some files not requiring merging).

For more details on installing Ultimate URLs 2.212 in Zen Cart 1.5.2 and 1.5.3 please read reference #1, #2, and #3 in the post immediately proceeding your post.

As per REF #2 (in the post immediately before yours), query_factory.php from Zen Cart 1.5.3 should not be modified when installing Ultimate URLs.

The copy of query_factory.php in Zen Cart 1.5.0 and 1.5.1 had known bugs (corrected in Zen Cart 1.5.2). The distribution zip file for Ultimate URLs simply included already patched versions of query_factory.php for Zen Cart 1.5.0 and 1.5.1.

If you are still encountering issues after following the instructions in those three posts please post more details including any debug logs and a link to your TEST site.

And yes the BETA is far easier to install, but still undergoing some QA testing.

Hi,

I am using zen cart version 1.3.7

will this module work fine with my version?

kindly reply

Version: 2.105 would, but it's really time to upgrade.

Is this mod suppose to also change the sitemap.xml files to friendly urls ?
I have it installed and working, it appears to working fine, but I noticed the sitemap.xml was not being changed to friendly urls. Not sure if this is an issue or something it doesn't do?

Zen V: 153 sitemapxml 3.2.12 ultimatseo 212

SStreich:

Is this mod suppose to also change the sitemap.xml files to friendly urls ?
I have it installed and working, it appears to working fine, but I noticed the sitemap.xml was not being changed to friendly urls. Not sure if this is an issue or something it doesn't do?

Zen V: 153 sitemapxml 3.2.12 ultimatseo 212
Zen Cart internally generates URLs using the function zen_href_link. This function should be used by all code when generating URLs (however some 3rd party modules may not be properly coded to use this function). Ultimate URLs alters zen_href_link (to generate alternative "friendly" URLs).

If you are not seeing the alternative URLs, either Ultimate URLs is not properly installed -- or -- the third party module you are using to generate the "sitemap.xml" is not properly coded to use zen_href_link.

Do you have a link to your site (so we can see if the URLs are being properly generated on the various store pages)?

site: https://www.streichs.com
sitemap is http://www.streichs.com/sitemap.xml
In Ultimate seo I had to remove a couple of the pages I am not currently using as it was throwing a error in the server logs: These are what I left intact:
index, product_info, document_general_info, document_product_info, products_new, products_all, shopping_cart, featured_products, specials, contact_us, privacy, shippinginfo, faqs_all, site_map, gv_faq, discount_coupon, page
Should I be adding the sitemap.xml to this list ?

SStreich:

... sitemap is "www.streichs.com/sitemap.xml" ...
I am seeing the alternative URLs in the XML sitemaps found above. Did you need to do anything special? Or just install the SitemapXML plugin for Zen Cart by a_berezin?

The next release of Ultimate URLs is currently awaiting some additional QA testing by the BETA testers. Once the current BETA testers have finished their own QA testing, if no major bugs are found Ultimate URLs 2.215 will be released (Zen Cart 1.3.9h, Zen Cart 1.5.0 - 1.5.4).

One of the HUGE changes in Ultimate URLs 2.215 is the installer (installs, upgrades, and removal) code now merges to the required core files programmatically; essentially removing the need for manual merging (in most hosting environments). Anyone willing to BETA test (required to provide feedback) can contact me via PM.

ZC 1.5.4
Any release date on the new version yet? I have noticed some major diff between the core files and halted the implementation. Is the current version compatible with 1.5.4?

I would not recommend installing Ultimate URLs 2.212 under Zen Cart 1.5.4. While most of the code will work, some of the "automatic redirection code" if enabled may cause issues.

No release date yet for Ultimate URLs 2.215; have not heard from any of the current BETA testers yet. In their defense they are donating their time, so they may have other priorities at the moment.

Helping someone with their site. ZC 1.5.1 installed, Site was built as a rebuild from ZC 1.5.0 (database upgraded using zc_install) Zip of the store files were downloaded from the zen-cart website. Unfortunately at the moment unable to identify php version without writing a file to directly display the phpinfo, but they are receiving the following errors (1 or more type of error message displayed possibly pretty much at least once a day.

[07-Jan-2015 13:58:24] PHP Warning:  parse_url(/https://www.sitename.com/index.php?main_page=account&amp;zenid=(value removed)) [<a href='function.parse-url'>function.parse-url</a>]: Unable to parse URL in /sub-directory-removed/public_html/subfolder/includes/classes/seo.url.php on line 1273

[05-Jan-2015 19:11:09] PHP Warning:  parse_url(/rewritten-directory-c-5/rewitten_product_name-c-5_11/http://) [<a href='function.parse-url'>function.parse-url</a>]: Unable to parse URL in /sub-directory-removed/public_html/subfolder/includes/classes/seo.url.php on line 1273

Hadn't seen a similar post, wondering if anyone else has had this issue, or if a "patch" existed to prevent these types of terror messages. It does seem that in some cases it is possible to reproduce the error by incorrectly entering the URIs shown to cause problems... Thank you for your time.