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

Can you link me to where you downloaded? :blink:

newtozc32:

Can you link me to where you downloaded?
It is in the plugins link above

newtozc32:

Hello,

I recently downloaded the latest release and the folder that is supposed to contain the .htacess file is empty.
If you are on a UNIX, BSD, or APPLE computer: you will need to make sure the default folder view option "hide files starting with a dot" is disabled.

lhungil:

If you are on a UNIX, BSD, or APPLE computer: you will need to make sure the default folder view option "hide files starting with a dot" is disabled.

Bingo! That was the problem, however it takes a little work to make hidden files visible on an Apple. http://www.macosxtips.co.uk/index_files/quickly-show-hidden-files.php

Moving on.. Do I have to edit the file in any way and where does it need to be placed?

newtozc32:

Bingo! That was the problem, however it takes a little work to make hidden files visible on an Apple. http://www.macosxtips.co.uk/index_files/quickly-show-hidden-files.php

Moving on.. Do I have to edit the file in any way and where does it need to be placed?In your shop root.. but all of this is covered pretty well in the module's readme file..

Yes, but I am still confused. :blush:

newtozc32:

Yes, but I am still confused. :blush:
So are we unless you say what you are confused about..:smile:

DivaVocals:

So are we unless you say what you are confused about..:smile:

I am just not quite sure how to fully perform the installation. Specifically, how to configure the .htaccess file.

newtozc32:

Specifically, how to configure the .htaccess file.
Do nothing to it - just upload it to the root of your store

newtozc32:

I am just not quite sure how to fully perform the installation. Specifically, how to configure the .htaccess file.Have you unzipped the file and read through the installation instructions? It's all very well documented and short of simply repeating verbatim what is already in those instructions, I'm gonna suggest that you simply jump in and try following the installation steps and then ask questions about the things you are unclear about..

Before you begin -- BACKUP YOUR STORE AND DATABASE!!!

Then give it the old college try!:smile:

DivaVocals:

Have you unzipped the file and read through the installation instructions? It's all very well documented and short of simply repeating verbatim what is already in those instructions, I'm gonna suggest that you simply jump in and try following the installation steps and then ask questions about the things you are unclear about..

Before you begin -- BACKUP YOUR STORE AND DATABASE!!!

Then give it the old college try!:smile:

How do I back up my store?

newtozc32:

How do I back up my store?

I'm afraid that a discussion on how to backup your store is a subject that's out of scope for this support thread.. I would suggest searching the forum first to see if there is already a discussion that covers how to backup your store.. If you do not find a topic that covers this (and I'd be surprised if there are multiple threadson this topic), then you should start your own separate thread to pose the question.. Once you have your store backed, up follow the installation instructions and have a go at installing this add-on..

DivaVocals:

I'm afraid that a discussion on how to backup your store is a subject that's out of scope for this support thread.. I would suggest searching the forum first to see if there is already a discussion that covers how to backup your store.. If you do not find a topic that covers this (and I'd be surprised if there are multiple threadson this topic), then you should start your own separate thread to pose the question.. Once you have your store backed, up follow the installation instructions and have a go at installing this add-on..

I found this: http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?162973-BackUp-ZC-Support-Thread/page20

Should I try it?

newtozc32:

I found this: http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?162973-BackUp-ZC-Support-Thread/page20

Should I try it?

It's up to you.. I don't use any of the backup mods since I backup my sites using FTP and mySQL or cron jobs.. Take a read through the support thread and then decide.. You might also contact your host and see if they can help you with backups..

That said, the subject of backups is off topic for this support thread.. If you want to ask questions about backup, check out the forum and post your questions elsewhere on the forum where appropriate..

DivaVocals:

It's up to you.. I don't use any of the backup mods since I backup my sites using FTP and mySQL or cron jobs.. Take a read through the support thread and then decide.. You might also contact your host and see if they can help you with backups..

That said, the subject of backups is off topic for this support thread.. If you want to ask questions about backup, check out the forum and post your questions elsewhere on the forum where appropriate..

I think I'll do this:

Full Backup
A full backup includes all of the files in your home directory, your MySQL databases, and your email forwarders and filters. You can back up your account to preserve your data, or to move your account to another cPanel server.

Download or Generate a Full Website Backup

Ok, I won't post anymore about backing up. I promise.

Wish me luck on the install.:cool:

newtozc32,

Fullsite backup is not a good use of the tool for what you are doing

cPanel:

You cannot restore full backups through your cPanel interface.

kobra:

newtozc32,

Fullsite backup is not a good use of the tool for what you are doing
We really need to move this duscussion to a more appropriate forum.. but I will say this quickly.. you CAN use the backups from that module to restore the site manually.. (it creates zip files which can be unzipped and used to restore the site)

But again.. a full blown discussion about backup options/backup how-tos really should be taken to a seperate thread..

Looking for support or documentation on the 301 Auto Redirect feature. I've changed the names of certain products which changed the URLs so I'm loosing them on Google. The old URL now shows a "product not found" message. I tried creating my own 301 redirect but it appears this plugin overrides them and continues to show "product not found".

How does the 301 Auto Redirect feature work?

Stig57:

Looking for support or documentation on the 301 Auto Redirect feature. I've changed the names of certain products which changed the URLs so I'm loosing them on Google. The old URL now shows a "product not found" message. ... I tried creating my own 301 redirect but it appears this plugin overrides them and continues to show "product not found".
As you have not specified what version of Zen Cart nor what version of Ultimate SEO URLs you have installed... Based upon your question, I would guess you are running an old version of USU (or USU is not correctly / fully installed). If this is the case you will need to upgrade to the latest version of USU to enable incoming URL redirection when a product name has changed. Old versions only supported redirecting Zen Cart dynamic URLs.

Stig57:

How does the 301 Auto Redirect feature work?
The latest version of USU includes a number of fixes, patches, and new features. This includes many additional safety checks and performance enhancements. In the latest version, automatic 301 redirects are generated when:

• Ultimate SEO URLs is enabled.
• Redirects are enabled.
• The URL corresponds to a page included in the list of pages to rewrite.
• The request was not made by a page in the Zen Cart admin.
• The request does not include any POST data.
• The request URI does not match the generated URI.
• The request QUERY data does not match the generated QUERY data.

If you are running the latest version...
When you change the product name - the products_id stays the same. As long as the products_id is the same you will never see a "Product Not Found". The only time you will see a "Product Not Found" is when Zen Cart says the product_id does not exist or you have disabled the product in the Zen Cart admin.

If you have caching enabled in the configuration of USU and used a tool such as "Easy Populate", a direct database edit, or any tool other than the built in "admin" > "catalog" > "category / product" to change the product / category name... this module has no way to know you changed the names. In this case the correct product is still shown, but no redirect will be issued until the cache expires (by default 30 days) or when the cache is manually reset ("admin" > "configuration" > "Ultimate SEO" > Reset SEO URLs Cache).