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[mycreativewishes]

clarocque, on Feb 4 2005, 10:59 PM, said:

Support thread for cDynamic Meta Tags v1.0

Please advise if I set this code up correctly for meta tag useage.

<?php
/*=======================================================================*\
|| #################### //-- SCRIPT INFO --// ########################### ||
|| # Script name: meta_tags.php # ||
|| # Contribution: cDynamic Meta Tags # ||
|| # Version: 1.3 # ||
|| # Date: April 15 2005 # ||
|| # ------------------------------------------------------------------ # ||
|| #################### //-- COPYRIGHT INFO --// ######################## ||
|| # Copyright © 2005 Chris LaRocque # ||
|| # # ||
|| # This script is free software; you can redistribute it and/or # ||
|| # modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License # ||
|| # as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 # ||
|| # of the License, or (at your option) any later version. # ||
|| # # ||
|| # This script is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, # ||
|| # but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of # ||
|| # MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the # ||
|| # GNU General Public License for more details. # ||
|| # # ||
|| # Script is intended to be used with: # ||
|| # osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce Solutions # ||
|| # http://www.oscommerce.com # ||
|| # Copyright © 2003 osCommerce # ||
|| ###################################################################### ||
\*========================================================================*/

############################################################################
# USER SETTINGS #
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# If you want to cache the results (reduce server load and boost speed)
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin - $cache_type = 0; # number only, no ' or "
$cache_type = D_METATAG_CACHE_OPTIONS; # number only, no ' or "
# 0 (zero) = off
# 1 = Use Chemo's osC Advanced Cache Class **REQUIRES v1.1 or higher**
# 2 = Cache to directory ** MUST specify $meta_cache_path **

# If using Cache Class set lifetime of cache:
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin - $expires = '30/days'; # only valid if $cache_type = 1
$expires = D_METATAG_CHEMO_LIFETIME; # only valid if $cache_type = 1

# only valid if $cache_type = 2
# must have read-write permissions
# specified in admin/includes/reset/meta_tags.php (if you changed it) MUST HAVE READ/WRITE CHMOD to 777
// for version 1.6 : $meta_cache_files_path = DIR_FS_CATALOG.'cache/'; #this should work for most
$meta_cache_files_path = DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_FS_CACHE; #this should work for most , modifialbe in admin


# Show Model in Title
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin -$show_model_in_title = false; # no ' or "
$show_model_in_title = D_METATAG_SHOW_MODEL_INTITLE; # no ' or "
# true or false

# Show Manufacturer in Title
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin -$show_man_in_title = false; # no ' or "
$show_man_in_title = D_METATAG_SHOW_MANUF_INTITLE; # no ' or "
# true or false

# Enter y=text to be removed from Manufacturers when using them for keywords
# enter in all lower case
$strip_man_array = array('inc.','co.','inc');

# Pages to use HEADING_TITLE for title
# Do not list pages w/ specific meta tags: (index.php, product_info.php, specials.php, products_new.php)
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin -$heading_pages = array('contact_us.php', 'product_reviews.php');
$heading_pages = array(D_METATAG_EXTRA_PAGES);

#---------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# Define specific meta tags by entering the value between the '':

# For all pages using meta_tags:
define('HEAD_TITLE_TAG_ALL','J and J Gourmet Foods'); # Title
define('HEAD_DESC_TAG_ALL','J and J Gourmet Foods offers a wide variety of gourmet frozen wine coolers as well as gift ideas and winter time favorites. Vineyard Frost is the nest best thing to frappe vino.'); # Description
define('HEAD_KEY_TAG_ALL','Frappe Vino,stocking stuffers, great hostess gift,frozen wine drink d'marie Tuscan Triangles,Bitch Bags, gourmet foods, gourmet wine, snacks, unique beverages, Vodka Lemon Freeze, Snow Capped Cocoa Cones, Vineyard Frost in box, Wine E Margarita in box, White Chocolate Pecans, Simply Sinsational Trail Mix, trail mix, Double Dutch Hot Cocoa / Holiday, grapevine icestirs, holidays, Holiday Wassail Mix, Margarita Frozen Bar Mixer, Margarita Mix, Old Fashioned Holiday Cider, Picture Perfect Lemonade, trade shows, Vineyard Frost '); # Keywords

# For default index page (no products or categories)
define('HEAD_TITLE_TAG_INDEX',''); # Title
define('HEAD_DESC_TAG_INDEX',''); # Description
define('HEAD_KEY_TAG_INDEX',''); # Keywords

// Removed from admin to language:
define('STORE_DESCRIPT','J and J Gourmet Foods offers a wide variety of gourmet frozen wine coolers as well as gift ideas and winter time favorites. Vineyard Frost is the nest best thing to frappe vino'); # Store Description
define('STORE_METDEX','Productivity Sold Here'); # Store Index Description ,Place a seperate index page meta description here, for use with dynamic meta-tags
define('STORE_KEYWORD','ecommerce, Frappe Vino,stocking stuffers, great hostess gift,frozen wine drink d'marie Tuscan Triangles,Bitch Bags, gourmet foods, gourmet wine, snacks, unique beverages, Vodka Lemon Freeze, Snow Capped Cocoa Cones, Vineyard Frost in box, Wine E Margarita in box, White Chocolate Pecans, Simply Sinsational Trail Mix, trail mix, Double Dutch Hot Cocoa / Holiday, grapevine icestirs, holidays, Holiday Wassail Mix, Margarita Frozen Bar Mixer, Margarita Mix, Old Fashioned Holiday Cider, Picture Perfect Lemonade, trade shows, Vineyard Frost'); # Store Key Words : Place your sites meta key words here, for use with dynamic meta-tags


?>


thanks

Joe

[invasi0n]

Hi,

I just tried this contribution with php5 (safe mode on) and mysql 5, and everytime i edit, change status or add a product, the following appears:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in F:\xampp\htdocs\test\admin\includes\reset_meta_cache.php on line 36

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at F:\xampp\htdocs\test\admin\includes\reset_meta_cache.php:36) in F:\xampp\htdocs\test\admin\includes\functions\general.php on line 67

The problem seems to be here:

# DO NOT ALTER OR EDIT BELOW THIS LINE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING #
 foreach (glob($meta_cache_files_path."{*.meta-cache}", GLOB_BRACE) as $filename_page) {
	   unlink($filename_page);
	   }

Thanks.

[massdigitalmedia]

I've use cDynamic, and configured it according to the directions. I am still not seeing any meta tags on any page. the site is www.hapkidogear.com
here is my meta_tags.php:

<?php
/*=======================================================================*\
|| #################### //-- SCRIPT INFO --// ########################### ||
|| #	Script name: meta_tags.php									  # ||
|| #	Contribution: cDynamic Meta Tags								# ||
|| #	Version: 1.3													# ||
|| #	Date: April 15 2005											 # ||
|| # ------------------------------------------------------------------ # ||
|| #################### //-- COPYRIGHT INFO --// ######################## ||
|| #	Copyright (C) 2005 Chris LaRocque								# ||
|| #																	# ||
|| #	This script is free software; you can redistribute it and/or	# ||
|| #	modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License		# ||
|| #	as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2	# ||
|| #	of the License, or (at your option) any later version.			# ||
|| #																	# ||
|| #	This script is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,	# ||
|| #	but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of	# ||
|| #	MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the	# ||
|| #	GNU General Public License for more details.					# ||
|| #																	# ||
|| #	Script is intended to be used with:								# ||
|| #	osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce Solutions					# ||
|| #	http://www.oscommerce.com										# ||
|| #	Copyright (c) 2003 osCommerce									# ||
|| ###################################################################### ||
\*========================================================================*/

############################################################################
# USER SETTINGS															 #
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------#	
# If you want to cache the results (reduce server load and boost speed)
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin  - $cache_type = 0; # number only, no ' or "
$cache_type = D_METATAG_CACHE_OPTIONS; # number only, no ' or "
#  0 (zero) = off
#  1 = Use Chemo's osC Advanced Cache Class **REQUIRES v1.1 or higher**
#  2 = Cache to directory ** MUST specify $meta_cache_path **

# If using Cache Class set lifetime of cache:
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin  -  $expires = '30/days'; # only valid if $cache_type = 1
$expires = D_METATAG_CHEMO_LIFETIME; # only valid if $cache_type = 1

# only valid if $cache_type = 2
# must have read-write permissions
# specified in admin/includes/reset/meta_tags.php (if you changed it) MUST HAVE READ/WRITE CHMOD to 777
// for version 1.6 : $meta_cache_files_path = DIR_FS_CATALOG.'cache/'; #this should work for most
$meta_cache_files_path = DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_FS_CACHE; #this should work for most   , modifialbe in admin
# Show Model in Title
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin  -$show_model_in_title = false;  # no ' or "
$show_model_in_title = D_METATAG_SHOW_MODEL_INTITLE;  # no ' or "
#  true or false

# Show Manufacturer in Title
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin  -$show_man_in_title = false;  # no ' or "
$show_man_in_title = D_METATAG_SHOW_MANUF_INTITLE;  # no ' or "
#  true or false

# Enter y=text to be removed from Manufacturers when using them for keywords
# enter in all lower case
$strip_man_array = array('inc.','co.','inc'); 

# Pages to use HEADING_TITLE for title
# Do not list pages w/ specific meta tags: (index.php, product_info.php, specials.php, products_new.php)
// for version 1.6 : moved to admin  -$heading_pages = array('contact_us.php', 'product_reviews.php');
$heading_pages = array(D_METATAG_EXTRA_PAGES);

#---------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# Define specific meta tags by entering the value between the '':

# For all pages using meta_tags:
define('HEAD_TITLE_TAG_ALL','Hapkido Gear Online Store'); # Title
define('HEAD_DESC_TAG_ALL','Hapkido Gear for Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do & MMA'); # Description
define('HEAD_KEY_TAG_ALL','Hapkido gear, Hapkido, Hapkido Gear, Hapkido training equipment, Hapkido, equipment, Martial arts, Martial art equipment, Martial arts supply, Taekwondo, Taekwondo equipment, Karate, Karate Supplies, Century, Macho, Golden Tiger, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, tai chi'); # Keywords

# For default index page (no products or categories)
define('HEAD_TITLE_TAG_INDEX','HapkidoGear.Com Online Store'); # Title
define('HEAD_DESC_TAG_INDEX','Gear for Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do & MMA'); # Description
define('HEAD_KEY_TAG_INDEX','Hapkido gear, Hapkido, Hapkido Gear, Hapkido training equipment, Hapkido, equipment, Martial arts, Martial art equipment, Martial arts supply, Taekwondo, Taekwondo equipment, Karate, Karate Supplies, Century, Macho, Golden Tiger, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, tai chi'); # Keywords

// Removed from admin to language:
define('STORE_DESCRIPT','Dan Paulson's HapkidoGear.Com Online Store'); # Store Description
define('STORE_METDEX','Gear for Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do & MMA'); # Store Index Description ,Place a seperate index page meta description here, for use with dynamic meta-tags
define('STORE_KEYWORD','Hapkido gear, Hapkido, Hapkido Gear, Hapkido training equipment, Hapkido, equipment, Martial arts, Martial art equipment, Martial arts supply, Taekwondo, Taekwondo equipment, Karate, Karate Supplies, Century, Macho, Golden Tiger, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, tai chi'); # Store Key Words :  Place your sites meta key words here, for use with dynamic meta-tags
?>									

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I also added the sql file, but have nothing in my admin area to configure anything...???

INSERT INTO configuration_group (configuration_group_id, configuration_group_title, configuration_group_description, sort_order, visible) VALUES (9999,'Dynamic Meta Tag','Configuration options for the Dynamic metatag',4,1);# Affected rows: 1
INSERT INTO `configuration` (`configuration_id`, `configuration_title`, `configuration_key`, `configuration_value`, `configuration_description`, `configuration_group_id`, `sort_order`, `last_modified`, `date_added`, `use_function`, `set_function`) VALUES 
('', 'Cache options', 'D_METATAG_CACHE_OPTIONS', '0', 'Change the result cache type (reduce server load and boost speed) : 0-Off<br>1-Chemo\'s osC Advanced Cache Class (REQUIRES v1.1 or higher))<br>2-Cache to directory ', 9999, 30, '2007-02-00', '2007-02-01', NULL, 'tep_cfg_select_option(array(\'0\', \'1\',\'2\'),');# Affected rows: 1
INSERT INTO `configuration` (`configuration_id`, `configuration_title`, `configuration_key`, `confi[...]

Thanks in advance!

Scott

[massdigitalmedia]

Chris,

Please forgive my bluntness, but you asked me in another thread to ask in the right thread, so I have. Please give my inquiry a look. Thank you so much for your help!

[suicidelle]

massdigitalmedia, on May 7 2008, 10:40 PM, said:

Chris,

Please forgive my bluntness, but you asked me in another thread to ask in the right thread, so I have. Please give my inquiry a look. Thank you so much for your help!

I'm have the exact same problem as you, Scott - and I've tried a gazillion things to try to make this work. I don't get any errors, but somehow it's not including any meta tags so not sure where it's going wrong in the code - my server log didn't show anything. My site is http://echoesofasoul.com/store//catalog/index.php and I'm not sure how to troubleshoot since no error comes up. The first problem is that the install for the package has bad directions:
According to the instructions (file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Ellie/Desktop/STORE/metatags/cDynamic_Meta_Tags%20v1.6/install.html#info) ..

The files should be located in the upload directory of this contribution.

* admin/includes/reset_meta_cache.php should be uploaded to your *catalog*/admin/includes/ directory
* includes/meta_tags.php should be uploaded to your *catalog*/includes/ directory
* includes/languages/english/meta_tags.php should be uploaded to your *catalog*/includes/languages/english/ directory
* includes/functions/meta_tags.php should be uploaded to your *catalog*/includes/ directory
* cache/ should be uploaded to your *catalog*/ directory

The name of the file in the functions folder is "meta.php". If you were to rename it to meta_tags.php - still doesn't work. If you place it in your includes folder as the instructions say (and not includes/functions), nothing changes - whether it's meta.php or meta_tags.php (which overwrites the other meta_tags.php in there....)... ARGH!!!!

A royal pain. After I've tried everything and then some to get this to work, it still does not. All the SQL entries are in the database, the Admin portion of the config works properly as far as I can tell. I've tried modifying everything just to SEE something on the screen (regardless of my actual meta_tags) and none of the pages have them.
Someone please help? I'll be happy to give you any other code, but as far as I can decipher the incorrect instructions, I've done everything correctly.

Thanks much,
Ellie

[her_unlimited]

cDynamic MetaTags VS Google Analytics.

I have a problem with Analytics, when I search content by title the pages shows as "not set". Anyone have the same problem??

[Benjjj6]

Hi

I am looking to uninstall cDynamic meta Tags v1.6 in favour of Header Tags SEO v.3. Other than working backwards through the install steps what else do I need to do to uninstall this contribution?

For example, do I need to undo the .sql command and remove it from the admin panel. Could someone write a sql command to do this?

[i2Paq]

Benjjj6, on Aug 1 2008, 06:44 PM, said:

Hi

I am looking to uninstall cDynamic meta Tags v1.6 in favour of Header Tags SEO v.3. Other than working backwards through the install steps what else do I need to do to uninstall this contribution?

For example, do I need to undo the .sql command and remove it from the admin panel. Could someone write a sql command to do this?

It would be wise to remove the sql part from you database.

[Benjjj6]

Hi Norman,

How would I go about doing that?

[shaka]

I have installed cDynamic_Meta_Tags v1.6 on my site and it was working fine, but than I installed anothr contribution "Ultimate Seo Urls (19 Jul 2008)" and though Ultimate Seo Urls (19 Jul 2008) is working fine but cDynamic_Meta_Tags v1.6 have stopped working. Can anybody help ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[shaka]

I installed "cDynamic_Meta_Tags v1.6" and every thing was working fine. But when I installed another contribution "Ultimate Seo Urls (19 Jul 2008)" My store description has stopped displaying on all the pages including index page. I have rchecked every thing but I am unable to find the solution. Will anybody help me ??????????????????????????????????

Edited by shaka, 08 August 2008, 06:00.

[clarenceloh]

I am having the same problem too. I installed Ultimate SEO and it works. After that I installed cDynamic Meta Tags and it did not work.

@Ben
Any reason why you choose Header Tag compare to cDynamic Meta Tags?

Edited by clarenceloh, 08 August 2008, 14:54.

[Bushmaster]

[quote name='massdigitalmedia' post='1245125' date='May 6 2008, 11:17 AM']I've use cDynamic, and configured it according to the directions. I am still not seeing any meta tags on any page. the site is www.hapkidogear.com
here is my meta_tags.php:[/quote]

The code was writen for osCommerce not magento. If you want meta tags for that your looking in the wrong place.
[quote]<meta name="keywords" content="Magento, Varien, E-commerce" />[/quote]

[Benjjj6]

clarenceloh, on Aug 8 2008, 03:53 PM, said:

I am having the same problem too. I installed Ultimate SEO and it works. After that I installed cDynamic Meta Tags and it did not work.

@Ben
Any reason why you choose Header Tag compare to cDynamic Meta Tags?

Hi Clarence

I decided to change over to Header Tags mainly due to the fact that it gives you greater control over your Meta Tags. I also changed due to the fact that this contribution (whilst very good, easy install and simple) lacked any real support and hadn't been updated for a while. Header Tags seems to be the better contribution if you are interested in seriously trying to optimise your pages for search engines.

Also, Jack_mcs created Header Tags and he is clearly very knowledgeable with lots of other useful contributions. He also provides full support and often updates his contributions. His contributions always have a professional approach so I thought this would be the best way to go as I look to upgrade and promote my site more.

However, Header Tags also has a number of problems. The install instructions are clear, but it is still a long and complicated install (cDynamic is so simple which is why I used it originally). Also there are a few bugs and the title tags for your index page also show up on category pages.

But still, if you are looking for a simple solution, which is most likely to work without any hassle I would recommend cDynamic Meta Tags.

[Bushmaster]

shaka, on Aug 5 2008, 10:51 PM, said:

I have installed cDynamic_Meta_Tags v1.6 on my site and it was working fine, but than I installed anothr contribution "Ultimate Seo Urls (19 Jul 2008)" and though Ultimate Seo Urls (19 Jul 2008) is working fine but cDynamic_Meta_Tags v1.6 have stopped working. Can anybody help ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Use version 1.5 posted bt GLcustoms Jan 22 2006( it shows it is 1.0 but it is 1.5. you will also need the fix 1.5a) and UltimateSEO version 2.1d posted on Feb 23 2008 by FWR.

[shaka]

Bushmaster, on Aug 8 2008, 05:58 PM, said:

Use version 1.5 posted bt GLcustoms Jan 22 2006( it shows it is 1.0 but it is 1.5. you will also need the fix 1.5a) and UltimateSEO version 2.1d posted on Feb 23 2008 by FWR.

Thank you I used your suggestion and installed version 1.5 and every thing started working fine.

Thanks again

Edited by shaka, 09 August 2008, 05:39.

[dreamlab]

Hello,

I'm looking for a code modification that will allow for displaying both the category name and subcategory name (when in a subcategory) at the same time in the title for cDynamic Meta Tags Version 1.3?

Currently, either only the category name or subcategory name is displayed.

Can anyone please share with me how to do this?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Dreamlab

[Bazza-UK]

invasi0n, on Mar 31 2008, 02:22 AM, said:

Hi,

I just tried this contribution with php5 (safe mode on) and mysql 5, and everytime i edit, change status or add a product, the following appears:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in F:\xampp\htdocs\test\admin\includes\reset_meta_cache.php on line 36

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at F:\xampp\htdocs\test\admin\includes\reset_meta_cache.php:36) in F:\xampp\htdocs\test\admin\includes\functions\general.php on line 67

The problem seems to be here:

# DO NOT ALTER OR EDIT BELOW THIS LINE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING #
 foreach (glob($meta_cache_files_path."{*.meta-cache}", GLOB_BRACE) as $filename_page) {
	   unlink($filename_page);
	   }

Thanks.

Im having this problem also... has anybody figured a fix out for this as yet? I dont really wanna roll back my PHP/mySQL upgrade

Any help would be much appreciated

Baz

[dan113]

how could i leave just the description of the product/category ?
I mean to have <PRODUCT NAME> as title not <PRODUCT NAME> <STORE NAME>

AND ALSO on the main page i have this
<META NAME="Description" Content="Toys Zoix - Online Toys Shop -"> How could i change this to a stable or for example not to be the same as title. I have a What's new box, and i would like to take the content from there
sorry if it already has been asked!

Edited by dan113, 21 October 2008, 16:17.

[pbor1234]

Running cDynamic_Meta_Tags v1.6 and sometimes get this SQL error:

Errno: 1062
Error: Duplicate entry '70565053ded90650b4b13ac716d2969b-4' for key 1
Query: insert into cache (cache_id, cache_language_id, cache_name, cache_data, cache_global, cache_gzip, cache_method, cache_date, cache_expires) values ('70565053ded90650b4b13ac716d2969b', '4', '_catalog_product_info.php_products_id=604.meta-cache', 'lVNNjxMxDL3zK6yeQ0ECiUt3pdWuxIGvFQvcPRM3Y5rEIyczZar98Xgoi6all7051rOf/fyyqVwjXd9HzJXgYSqVEnzCsiOFRzhNP8J7OnDb1ZH0IBo4B/CYqFxA3qkEtmbKP+Gb9D1p2bw6cr3YJKoI2SqvVjdD7URXcCvGn+vV6kLh6vqk5H5oIpeOnld1K/2kHLr6LK47Kq1yX1nyou5Ulr9qjZhhi43yzqT8T7nvGii3BD/E9LPZTZoYKT9JbYrAl0QB4Q28fQ0pwoMBKniCQJ66yStWIrV3N7AHzlAqYgVJM2acuzZoRyywNxjYLRc
kxjPfqzqPeXewi3giSNyqQI9aeUexuFFEgSiv1+szwT/QtBf1ZaFAf/RLOfol/fGLs1Ev2sPBCdyBP5rjXzC7xAGVTnrDom6H5KDBZnKwHXJmKk9pQ5KDFj3hYMnRAvUYHCQxmY5hGyWUs
xVs3DBgoMUKnz+eYVQaqcslOXv6ZSNIjLI/A3+lkQvXlzdb8/ii6zv7EdPM/hs=', '0', '1', 'RETURN', '2008-10-28 07:13:25', '2008-11-27 07:13:25')

Anyone recognize this issue?
Could it be the case that the same page/product is loading twice? And thus cached twice?
I'm thinking about a workaround to redo the $cache->get_cache($meta_cache_file) before $cache->save_cache($meta_cache_file....)

Thanks in advance,
Paul