mod_rewrite for vB3
 

Hi all -

I'm looking to rewrite my dynamic vB3 pages to static HTML. This isn't a field I know a great deal about in terms of technical application, but I am very much under the impression that the vB3 code itself needs some tweaking to work with mod_rewrite.

I'd therefore like to ask whether anyone has a hack in place for implementing this, or whether anyone wishes to pick up a high-kudos gauntlet and develop one?

Many thanks,

Brian

Why do you want to have mod_rewrite for vB3?

There are search engines out there that are not keen on indexing dynamic content - Yahoo, MSN, and other Inktomi driven systems for starters.

I've also noticed that the Google toolbar almost never displays a PR value for forum threads and topics while dynamic, but will when mod_rewrite is used to render to static HTML pages. Although it's impossible to make a statement of how that relates for ranking purposes, I think it does hint at a very real issue to be considered.

Therefore for SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) purposes, I sincerely believe that there still remain advantages to using a full mod_rewrite option on the main vBulletin boards.

Of course, I could always try and mess with the presentation of the HTML archive bundled with vB3 - but I would rather optimise my main presented forum content.

I know you already know about us, Brian, but for anyone else who reads this thread, check out

http://www.daniweb.com/tutorials/9379.html

and

http://www.daniweb.com/tutorials/12725.html

Both links are dead !! :(

Here is one of them :

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...d_rewrite.html

I actually applied the mod_rewrite, then reverted back to dynamic and using the static archive.

Amanpartaps, use:

http://www.daniweb.com/tutorials/tutorial9379.html

and

http://www.daniweb.com/tutorials/tutorial12725.html

So sorry about that!!

I, Brian ... what made you switch back to the static archive?

Hey there fellas. I just want to give you an update on the DaniWeb mod_rewrite hack - I've updated it to what DaniWeb is currently using, in a whole new tutorial. There is support for multiple pages, Who's Online (no more Unknown locations!), previous / next threads, linear / hybrid / threaded modes, and much more! Enjoy :)

http://www.daniweb.com/tutorials/tutorial22840.html