Simple SEO URL (OLD version) [support thread]

Here's my stupid question of the day. Where's the debug mode toggle? :)

stretch555:

Here's my stupid question of the day. Where's the debug mode toggle? :)
Here is the article
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=82

You can also try the new link.php and see if that fixes your problem.

Regarding the double / : this has been fixed several versions ago, it's weird that you still get it. Can you post your includes/configure.php without the passwords here? (and pm me your site url as well)

Ok, the links.php file fixed some of the problems, but not all. Here's my configure file. Thanks for you help with this.

I'm pming you also.

<?php
/**
 * @package Configuration Settings circa 1.3.8
 * @copyright Copyright 2003-2007 Zen Cart Development Team
 * @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
 * @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
 */


/*************** NOTE: This file is similar, but DIFFERENT from the "admin" version of configure.php. ***********/
/***************       The 2 files should be kept separate and not used to overwrite each other.      ***********/

// Define the webserver and path parameters
  // HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com
  // HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com
  define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com');
  define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com');

  // Use secure webserver for checkout procedure?
  define('ENABLE_SSL', 'true');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
  // these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

  define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
  define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
  define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
  define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
  define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
  define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
  define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
  define('DIR_WS_TEMPLATES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'templates/');

  define('DIR_WS_PHPBB', '/bigberkeywaterfilters.com/Forums/');

// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
  //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/home/.mutley/stretch555/bigberkeywaterfilters.com/');

  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');
  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
  define('DIR_WS_UPLOADS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'uploads/');
  define('DIR_FS_UPLOADS', DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_WS_UPLOADS);
  define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');

// define our database connection
  define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');
  define('DB_PREFIX', '');
  define('DB_SERVER', 'shop.bigberkeywaterfilters.com');
  define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', '');
  define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '');
  define('DB_DATABASE', 'berkey');
  define('USE_PCONNECT', 'false');
  define('STORE_SESSIONS', 'db');
  // for STORE_SESSIONS, use 'db' for best support, or '' for file-based storage

  // The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.
  // For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from:  none, database, or file
  // If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache 
  // or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder
  // ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache   -- leave no trailing slash  
  define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none'); 
  define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/home/.mutley/stretch555/bigberkeywaterfilters.com/cache');

// EOF

The warnings are caused by your server somehow has strict error report on. Anyhow, it's a good chance to remove all deprecated functions, try to visit the links in my signature and download 3.4.3, see if that remove the remain warnings.

Ok!, down to 3 errors, but still the double "/". Getting close.

stretch555:

Ok!, down to 3 errors, but still the double "/". Getting close.
Getting close is good, this should fix ALL the warnings (get the new one on my server)

Im a bit puzzled by the double / though, go to admin and clear ssu cache after you upload the new one

Regards

Hi,

I'm having problems finding articles for Zen Cart 1.2.6 : Database Patch Level: 1.2.6.

Can someone please lead me in the right direction.

Every search I type for aligning the form fields on the create_account.php & login.php page failed.

Please leed me to the path of the 1.2.6 chat room.

I know there was a fix for it.

Bueller Bueller Bueller Bueller Bueller

:cool:

Please do not post unrelated question in a thread. Open your own topic would be a better way. You wouldnt like it when you are having a conversation and someone jumps in asking something totally off-topic?

Hey Yellow! The double "/" is gone with a reset cache! :)

I've uploaded 3.4.3 before and after the reset cache.

I'm still getting the three errors on the top of my screen through. Is there a way I can hide these from the customer if we cannot remedy them?

I'll def hook you up for this help yellow.

stretch555:

Hey Yellow! The double "/" is gone with a reset cache! :)

I've uploaded 3.4.3 before and after the reset cache.

I'm still getting the three errors on the top of my screen through. Is there a way I can hide these from the customer if we cannot remedy them?

I'll def hook you up for this help yellow.
3.4.4 should fix the 3 warnings you get, I uploaded this last night, maybe you did not see it?

Regards

I have "installed" the newest version of SEO URL, which is the beta. I am not finding out how to turn it on. I am also getting a few error messages at the top.

Screenshot:
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1194/seontworkto6.jpg

PoultryChamp:

I have "installed" the newest version of SEO URL, which is the beta. I am not finding out how to turn it on. I am also getting a few error messages at the top.

Screenshot:
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1194/seontworkto6.jpg
TROUBLESHOOTING: After installing itself, this module writes a file named ".keep" in admin\includes\module_installation, if your server doesnt allow it to do so, it may make the module attempting to install itself everytime. The fix is easy though, just manually create a .keep file there (after the module has already installed itself, of course)

Ok, I uploaded the newest version 3.4.4, but I am still getting those 3 errors. I cleared the cache also.

yellow1912:

TROUBLESHOOTING: After installing itself, this module writes a file named ".keep" in admin\includes\module_installation, if your server doesnt allow it to do so, it may make the module attempting to install itself everytime. The fix is easy though, just manually create a .keep file there (after the module has already installed itself, of course)

Ok that works now. :D However, a lot of my URLs are long and it doesn't seem to parse right....

See below:
http://www.hvacusa.com/store/

PoultryChamp:

Ok that works now. :D However, a lot of my URLs are long and it doesn't seem to parse right....

See below:
http://www.hvacusa.com/store/
There was a minor bug in the language parsing (I was working on a recommendation made by some users, to remove non alpha-numeric characters from the name), and that messed up the name a bit (all the name parts got stuck together into a very long string)

This should fix the problem right away:
http://public.rubikintegration.com/ssu_beta_3.4.5.zip

(You only need to upload the files/folders inside the includes/classes folder in the package)

Remember to clear ssu cache after uploading.

Hello Yellow, et all.
I am currently on the very doorstep to start installing SEO, but i need to be careful as we are doing reasonable in our shop and december is high traffic & sales for us.
Page ranks and SERP's are currently pretty good for us too, but i have the feeling i can improve those plus i really need some "normal" url's to advertise with. like in http://mysite/mygreatproduct as i have seen in the alias option.

few questions remain before i will go over the doorstep tough :)

1. what SEO should i use best, given my requirements is simple seo the best option or is ultimate or magical maybe offering stuff that i should look at as well.

2. given it is simple seo, should i go with the now posted latest version or are you recommending a stable version?

3. my old links won't be reachable obviously, will all of my current indexed links still be reachable via the rewrite?

4. i never got the zenid stuff entirely, just wondering, is that pasted behind the seo url?

5. i know i have a few internal links that don't use the zen_href_link but use /shop/index.php?cat=112prod=4 or something like that. After installing the mod i think those should be rewritten or will the always be valid as long as the products are there?

Many thanks in advance, i can see you put alot of time in this and helping alot of people out, great stuff :clap:

Cheers,
Jeroen.

nagelkruid:

plus i really need some "normal" url's to advertise with. like in http://mysite/mygreatproduct as i have seen in the alias option.
Crappers, i forget my most important question about the aliases :)
If an alias is created, is that link then available on both the links?
so it's a true alias, or is it a replacement?

Thanks,
Jeroen

First of all, static vs dynamic links has been a hot topic, and the opinions vary. I myself do not claim that using static links will help search engine ranking in any way.

SSU does offer some useful features that correct some "wrong" behaviors by zencart default (http://wiki.rubikintegration.com/zencart/modules/ssu/about)

I wouldnot recommend UltimateSeoUrl, that mod support and development have stopped for 2 years. As for the commercial ones, I think they are good and have their own advantages.

2. given it is simple seo, should i go with the now posted latest version or are you recommending a stable version?
   --> latest, if you are on php5

3. my old links won't be reachable obviously, will all of my current indexed links still be reachable via the rewrite?
   --> they will all be reachable(when you visit old links, you will be redirected to new ones)

4. i never got the zenid stuff entirely, just wondering, is that pasted behind the seo url?
   --> zenid is neccessary, so it's passed in the urls (doesnt matter which seo module you use)

5. i know i have a few internal links that don't use the zen_href_link but use /shop/index.php?cat=112prod=4 or something like that. After installing the mod i think those should be rewritten or will the always be valid as long as the products are there?
   --> if you are talking about links put in ezpage, they will be translated as well. If you are talking about links hardcoded in templates, i would recommend using zen_href_link for those.

6. If an alias is created, is that link then available on both the links?
   I guess "alias" is misleading, when you create an "alias" using SSU, the old links will be redirected to new one (this is to prevent content duplication problem)

yellow1912:

First of all, static vs dynamic links has been a hot topic, and the opinions vary. I myself do not claim that using static links will help search engine ranking in any way.
Ok yellow, thanks for taking your time to answer those.
I was allready on the rubiks page and i have read all the long discussions about rewriting will/will not help rankings.
Frankly, i don't care, i just want the url's to be readable and i have plenty of good reason's why i want that.
In fact, if it wasn't for that then i wouldn't touch the module at all as i allready said, i am fine with my current rankings.

Starting up xamp, this may become a long night :cool:

cheers