Creating SEO-Friendly URLs
Removing Language ISO from Default Language
General Settings:
Remove Language ISO from Default Language: By enabling this option, the language ISO (e.g., “/en” for English) will be removed from the URLs of the default language. Disabling it will keep the ISO visible in the URL.
Optimize URLs of Multiple Pages
Product URLs:
To improve the SEO of product pages, you can modify URL structures and remove unnecessary elements:
Remove ID From URLs: Choose whether to display product IDs in the URL. Set Yes to remove IDs.
Remove ID Attribute: Choose to display or remove ID attributes in the URL.
Remove Attribute Alias: You can eliminate attribute identifiers, such as “#/1-size-s/8-color-white,” to make URLs cleaner.
Redirect OLD URLs to NEW: Enable this option to redirect old product URLs to the new SEO-friendly ones.
Product URL Structure: Customize product URL patterns to align with your SEO strategy.
Category URLs:
Categories are essential for organizing products and should have optimized URLs:
Remove ID From URLs: Enable or disable the inclusion of category IDs in URLs.
Redirect OLD URLs to NEW: Automatically redirect old category URLs to the new structure to maintain SEO value.
Category URL Structure: Define a custom pattern for category URLs under Shop Parameters > Traffic & SEO.
Supplier URLs:
Optimize URLs for supplier pages to enhance their visibility:
Remove ID From URLs: Select whether to keep or remove IDs from supplier URLs.
Redirect OLD URLs to NEW: This option helps manage old supplier URLs by redirecting them to updated ones.
Supplier URL Structure: Modify supplier URLs for better readability and SEO performance.
Brands URLs:
Brand pages can also be optimized:
Remove ID From URLs: Decide if the URL should include or exclude brand IDs.
Redirect OLD URLs to NEW: Redirect existing brand URLs to the updated SEO-friendly structure.
Manufacturer URL Structure: Configure brand URL patterns to make them more descriptive.
CMS URLs:
Improve the SEO for CMS pages by managing their URLs:
Remove ID From URLs: Choose whether to remove IDs from CMS URLs for a cleaner look.
Redirect OLD URLs to NEW: Ensure old CMS page URLs redirect correctly to new ones.
CMS URL Structure: Adjust the structure to enhance the SEO of CMS pages.
CMS Category URLs:
CMS categories need clear and organized URLs:
Remove ID From URLs: Toggle this setting to decide if CMS category IDs should be part of the URL.
Redirect OLD URLs to NEW: Enable this to avoid losing traffic from old URLs.
CMS Category URL Structure: Customize how CMS category URLs appear.
Note: All URL structures can be configured via Shop Parameters > Traffic & SEO settings.
Configuring URL Redirection
URL Redirection Settings: Proper URL redirection is essential for maintaining SEO rankings and user experience.
URL Redirection: Turn this feature on to manage URL redirection across your site.
Redirect 404 Pages: Configure redirects for 404 errors to ensure users are sent to relevant pages instead of seeing error messages.
- Default
- Home Page
- CMS Page: Select from a list of existing CMS pages.
- URL: Specify any custom URL for redirection.
URL Redirect: Use the Manage URL Redirects feature to configure, edit, or remove existing redirects.
Adding a New Page with SEO-Friendly URL
Get a complete list of all existing pages with SEO & URLs in a log. Take action to view, edit, or delete any page.
From the SEO & URLs tab, click on the “Add New Page” to create a new page and configure its settings.
Meta Tags:
Page Name: Select a suitable page name from the dropdown.
Page Title: Enter a descriptive, keyword-optimized title.
Meta Description: Enter a short description for your shop.
Meta Keywords: Add key terms that describe the page’s content.
Rewritten URL: Customize the URL to make it more user-friendly and search engine-friendly.
Adding New Search Engines
Go to the Search Engines tab and view a complete list of all created search engines in a log.
To create a new search engine, click on “Add New Search Engine” and configure the settings.
Referrer:
Server: Specify referrer server.
$_GET variable: Define the necessary $_GET variable.
Identifying Duplicate URLs in a Report
In the Duplicate URLs section, you can identify duplicated URLs for:
- Product URLs
- Category URLs
- Conflicts Between Product & Category URLs
Managing URL Redirections
In the URL Redirect section, you can manage existing and create new URL redirects. Click on “+” and provide the following details:
Manage Redirects:
Redirect Type: Choose from the three redirection types:
- 301 Moved Permanently
- 302 Moved Temporarily
- 303 Other Source
Old URL: Ensure the old URI starts with a “/” (e.g., /old-page.html) and does not include domain or protocol details.
New URL: Specify the full destination URL (e.g., https://www.example.com/new-page.html).