vRewrite - SEOed URLs for vBulletin
Mod Version: 1.5.1, by Immortal
This modification is in the archives.
| vB Version: 3.5.3 | Rating:  (20 votes - 4.55 average) |
Installs: 506 |
| Released: 05 Jan 2006 | Last Update: 16 May 2006 | Downloads: 1766 |
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About
vRewrite is an advance but simple system to rewrite vB's URLs. The rewrite system uses preg_match_all and str_replace to rewrite the URLs. It will rewrite any URLs that are dynamic ex: showthread.php?t= to /the-forum/title-of-the-forum-id.html. Why? SEs (Search Engines) rate results based on filename. Not only that, but most SEs give a "boost" to static URLs (what we do here) versus dynamic URLs. vRewrite accomplishes both of this, for all URLs that a search engine (or a guest) will see.
Installation
Please download vRewrite.zip and read install.html for more information on how to install it.
Requirements
vRewrite assumes that you are using Apache with the mod_rewrite module enabled, and running vBulletin 3.5.x. However, if you ask for support here on IIS' module or on vBulletin 3.0.x - I will be more then happy to assist you.
Contributions
I would like to thank Chroder and Cole for assisting me release vRewrite. I could not have released it if it wasn't for them.
I would like to thank the following people/boards for helping beta test vRewrite and making it a better product.
http://www.gamingultimate.net/forums/, http://www.bpgaming.com/, http://www.nbsdesignz.com http://www.cyclez.net/, http://www.hosting-talk.com/ and http://www.forumuniversity.com/.
Copyright
I've spent many hours working and perfecting vRewrite. The only thing I ask you to do is if you use it, please keep the link back. If you wish to put it in your style instead, simply remove or comment out that line. However, if you use vRewrite you MUST link back. That is the only thing I ask.
Known Issues
There are no known issues with the latest release (1.0).
Support / Issues
If you have any problems or discover a bug please post here in this thread. I have also included my email in the install.html email for one-on-one support. The only thing I ask you is please do not post this email address publicly - it is my personal email.
Changelog
1.5 Release - vRewrite 1.5 has become stable, and all users under 1.5 RC3 and 1.0 need to upgrade. Support for 1.0 will no longer be offered, and you will be told simply to upgrade. Please continue to keep all bug and feature suggestions on the bug tracker at:
1.1 Release - Several bug fixes, and a few new features. Details http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?p=976752.
03/26/06 - Updated the thread to reflect vRewrite 1.5 Beta links. vRewrite files has NOT changed.
03/11/06 - Updated the thread to take advantage of vB.org's new prefix feature. vRewrite itself has NOT changed.
1.0 Release (02/19/06) - I have released the much awaited 1.0. This is the first stable release of vRewrite. All users now should be safe installing vRewrite. For more information, and how to upgrade, please see here
.
1.0 Preview (01/12/06) - I have released a preview version of 1.0. This is the final version before 1.0 is considered stable. I believe everything should work in this new preview, but one bug (see known issues). Please see here
for more information and how to upgrade.
01/05/06 - Updated ZIP to include a fix for boards running a table prefix. You do not need to upgrade unless you previously had SQL errors. You can upgrade by importing the product and choose "Allow Overwrite".
Donations
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=tyler%40cbttechs%2ecom&item_name=vRewrite%20Donations&item_number=vRewrite&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8 Any donations are very much appreciated! I do this out of my free time and work many hours on it - all for free. Anything to help is always very welcomed
If you use vRewrite, please click . This helps you keep track of additional upgrades and shows to me that you care about vRewrite
You may not post vRewrite ZIP or any files contained in the ZIP on any website. You may not also post any support requests/give support on any website other then this one, without my permission. If you do so, you will get a DMCA for copyright infringement. I do not want this spread to pirated users. Please stop piracy and do not share the source outside of this thread and vB.org/com. Thanks.
Support will only be obtained at:
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=182
vRewrite is an advance but simple system to rewrite vB's URLs. The rewrite system uses preg_match_all and str_replace to rewrite the URLs. It will rewrite any URLs that are dynamic ex: showthread.php?t= to /the-forum/title-of-the-forum-id.html. Why? SEs (Search Engines) rate results based on filename. Not only that, but most SEs give a "boost" to static URLs (what we do here) versus dynamic URLs. vRewrite accomplishes both of this, for all URLs that a search engine (or a guest) will see.
Installation
Please download vRewrite.zip and read install.html for more information on how to install it.
Requirements
vRewrite assumes that you are using Apache with the mod_rewrite module enabled, and running vBulletin 3.5.x. However, if you ask for support here on IIS' module or on vBulletin 3.0.x - I will be more then happy to assist you.
Contributions
I would like to thank Chroder and Cole for assisting me release vRewrite. I could not have released it if it wasn't for them.
I would like to thank the following people/boards for helping beta test vRewrite and making it a better product.
http://www.gamingultimate.net/forums/, http://www.bpgaming.com/, http://www.nbsdesignz.com http://www.cyclez.net/, http://www.hosting-talk.com/ and http://www.forumuniversity.com/.
Copyright
I've spent many hours working and perfecting vRewrite. The only thing I ask you to do is if you use it, please keep the link back. If you wish to put it in your style instead, simply remove or comment out that line. However, if you use vRewrite you MUST link back. That is the only thing I ask.
Known Issues
There are no known issues with the latest release (1.0).
Support / Issues
If you have any problems or discover a bug please post here in this thread. I have also included my email in the install.html email for one-on-one support. The only thing I ask you is please do not post this email address publicly - it is my personal email.
Changelog
1.5 Release - vRewrite 1.5 has become stable, and all users under 1.5 RC3 and 1.0 need to upgrade. Support for 1.0 will no longer be offered, and you will be told simply to upgrade. Please continue to keep all bug and feature suggestions on the bug tracker at:
Code:
http://www.techhelpforum.com/vrewrite
03/26/06 - Updated the thread to reflect vRewrite 1.5 Beta links. vRewrite files has NOT changed.
03/11/06 - Updated the thread to take advantage of vB.org's new prefix feature. vRewrite itself has NOT changed.
1.0 Release (02/19/06) - I have released the much awaited 1.0. This is the first stable release of vRewrite. All users now should be safe installing vRewrite. For more information, and how to upgrade, please see here
Spoiler (click to open)
Update - 1.0
Instead of taking all that time to type up all the changes, let's just say you should upgrade.
All known bugs were fixed (that I said was going to be fixed). And you now have the option to turn on 301 redirects. This means that all old threads, like showthread.php?t= will redirect to your new vRewritten one.
This hack is now stable. All users that have been waiting to install it, should now be safe to install.
If you find a bug, please let me know so I can fix in the next version.
Upgrade Instructions
Reimport the product, allowing overwrite.
Reupload .htaccess.
That's it!
Happy SEOed URLs!
Instead of taking all that time to type up all the changes, let's just say you should upgrade.
All known bugs were fixed (that I said was going to be fixed). And you now have the option to turn on 301 redirects. This means that all old threads, like showthread.php?t= will redirect to your new vRewritten one.
This hack is now stable. All users that have been waiting to install it, should now be safe to install.
If you find a bug, please let me know so I can fix in the next version.
Upgrade Instructions
Reimport the product, allowing overwrite.
Reupload .htaccess.
That's it!
Happy SEOed URLs!
Close
1.0 Preview (01/12/06) - I have released a preview version of 1.0. This is the final version before 1.0 is considered stable. I believe everything should work in this new preview, but one bug (see known issues). Please see here
Spoiler (click to open)
Hello Everyone,
I am pleased to announce the release of 1.0 Preview. This is the final version before 1.0 is considered to be stable. This should be perfectly fine to run on a live board now, but please be forewarned.
Changelog
1.0 Preview is a huge change, thanks to everyone who has let me know of bug(s).
-Table prefixes http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=865172&postcount=35
-Fixed forumdisplay member info http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=865583&postcount=49
-Fixed table prefixes [#2] http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=865700&postcount=64
-Additional rewrite rules http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=866275&postcount=85
-Merging threads http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=866908&postcount=93
-Less queries and use of THIS_SCRIPT http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=868097&postcount=126
-Additonal Rewrite rules http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=868442&postcount=136
-Previous/Next Threads Rewrite http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=868864&postcount=147
-Many many additional rewrites.
It is encouraged everyone who is running .90 to upgrade ASAP.
Upgrade
Upgrading is rather easy this time. Upload your .htaccess overwrite it, change RewriteBase if needed (see install.html if you are unsure).
In the template: memberinfo find $headinclude and add above that:
<base href="$vboptions[bburl]/" />
Import the product and choose "Allow Overwrite". I am not planning on finding many more bugs for the release of 1.0. If you wish to have additional rewrites, I will begin development on 1.5. 1.0 stable will be released when the new post has been fixed.
Thank you everyone for your support
I am pleased to announce the release of 1.0 Preview. This is the final version before 1.0 is considered to be stable. This should be perfectly fine to run on a live board now, but please be forewarned.
Changelog
1.0 Preview is a huge change, thanks to everyone who has let me know of bug(s).
-Table prefixes http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=865172&postcount=35
-Fixed forumdisplay member info http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=865583&postcount=49
-Fixed table prefixes [#2] http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=865700&postcount=64
-Additional rewrite rules http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=866275&postcount=85
-Merging threads http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=866908&postcount=93
-Less queries and use of THIS_SCRIPT http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=868097&postcount=126
-Additonal Rewrite rules http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=868442&postcount=136
-Previous/Next Threads Rewrite http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showpost.php?p=868864&postcount=147
-Many many additional rewrites.
It is encouraged everyone who is running .90 to upgrade ASAP.
Upgrade
Upgrading is rather easy this time. Upload your .htaccess overwrite it, change RewriteBase if needed (see install.html if you are unsure).
In the template: memberinfo find $headinclude and add above that:
<base href="$vboptions[bburl]/" />
Import the product and choose "Allow Overwrite". I am not planning on finding many more bugs for the release of 1.0. If you wish to have additional rewrites, I will begin development on 1.5. 1.0 stable will be released when the new post has been fixed.
Thank you everyone for your support
Close
01/05/06 - Updated ZIP to include a fix for boards running a table prefix. You do not need to upgrade unless you previously had SQL errors. You can upgrade by importing the product and choose "Allow Overwrite".
Donations
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=tyler%40cbttechs%2ecom&item_name=vRewrite%20Donations&item_number=vRewrite&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8 Any donations are very much appreciated! I do this out of my free time and work many hours on it - all for free. Anything to help is always very welcomed
If you use vRewrite, please click . This helps you keep track of additional upgrades and shows to me that you care about vRewrite
You may not post vRewrite ZIP or any files contained in the ZIP on any website. You may not also post any support requests/give support on any website other then this one, without my permission. If you do so, you will get a DMCA for copyright infringement. I do not want this spread to pirated users. Please stop piracy and do not share the source outside of this thread and vB.org/com. Thanks.
Support will only be obtained at:
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=182
Download
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Supporters / CoAuthors
- Bhuwan
- Chroder
- Cole2026