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[toyicebear]

mycreativewishes, on Mar 13 2008, 12:25 PM, said:

Thanks, where exactly in the code would I put this? I'm new to php.

Joe

Read the instruction files included in the downloaded contributions.



Easy Meta Tags support tread...

[mycreativewishes]

toyicebear, on Mar 13 2008, 02:27 PM, said:

Read the instruction files included in the downloaded contributions.



Easy Meta Tags support tread...

I did read the instructions dude. The following part is where I am unsure:

3. In your language file(s) add this code before the final ?>: (For english that would be in this file includes/languages/english.php)

define('DEFAULT_META_TITLE', 'your meta title');
define('DEFAULT_META_DESCRIPTION', 'your meta descriptin');
define('DEFAULT_META_KEYWORDS', 'your meta keywords');

where in the english.php file do I place these define codings, or does it matter?

Joe

[toyicebear]

mycreativewishes, on Mar 13 2008, 03:23 PM, said:

I did read the instructions dude. The following part is where I am unsure:

3. In your language file(s) add this code before the final ?>: (For english that would be in this file includes/languages/english.php)

define('DEFAULT_META_TITLE', 'your meta title');
define('DEFAULT_META_DESCRIPTION', 'your meta descriptin');
define('DEFAULT_META_KEYWORDS', 'your meta keywords');

where in the english.php file do I place these define codings, or does it matter?

Joe

it does not mather aslong as its before the ending ?>

[mycreativewishes]

toyicebear, on Mar 13 2008, 03:42 PM, said:

it does not mather aslong as its before the ending ?>

Not sure if this is the right place for this or not, but my site loads really slow. How do I fix this?

Also, I submit the url to yahoo and it says that the domain name doesn't exist. Please review the site to understand. www.jandjgourmet.com. how do I fix this as well.

Joe

[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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Thanks in advance!

Scott

[massdigitalmedia]

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[...]

[toyicebear]

massdigitalmedia, on May 6 2008, 04:03 PM, said:

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[...]

Ask in the support tread for c-dynamic meta tags.....

[jhande]

I'd like to jump back to the use of meta tags and keywords for a little help and guidance.

I am getting ready to install Header Tags Controller v2.6.3 by Jack_mcs (2 April 2007) and Ultimate SEO URLs v2.1d by Chemo (7 June 2005).

I recently noticed that Jack has now released (5 April 2008) as a replacement or new version for the Header Tags Controller, called Header Tags CEO v3.0.1. Should I be using that contrib instead along with Ultimate SEO URLs v2.1c ? I am also assuming it is fine to add one contrib right after the other? Also should I add the Google Sitemap Generator and Dynamic SiteMap (v1.6 or v2.0 MOD?) at the same time?

Now for some tricky questions that I need help with...

Take a look at this page from my site - Plum Crazy , it will help with all that I am about to ask.

Model Master is a brand of Testors paints, there are both name brands - Testors & Model Masters amoung others.
I think I have the description figured out: "Model Masters Plum Crazy 3 oz spray enamel paint 2950".
But I am not sure about the keywords, was thinking: "Plum Crazy, MM/2950, Model Master, Testors". Does that sound about right?

The reason I was going to use such a combination of keywords is because as a hobbiest myself, when I Google for such items I first try - MM/2950 (the part number), then I might try Model Master 2950 or Testor 2950 or Model Master Plum Crazy or Testors Plum Crazy...

Now regarding my product description page...
The Plum Crazy MM/2950 is listed under the Model Master category. Is the information on the page which is called from the database going to be enough (Plum Crazy * & MM/2950)? Or should I actually add some of that information into the product description area?

[toyicebear]

jhande, on May 6 2008, 08:53 PM, said:

I'd like to jump back to the use of meta tags and keywords for a little help and guidance.

I am getting ready to install Header Tags Controller v2.6.3 by Jack_mcs (2 April 2007) and Ultimate SEO URLs v2.1d by Chemo (7 June 2005).

I recently noticed that Jack has now released (5 April 2008) as a replacement or new version for the Header Tags Controller, called Header Tags CEO v3.0.1. Should I be using that contrib instead along with Ultimate SEO URLs v2.1c ? I am also assuming it is fine to add one contrib right after the other? Also should I add the Google Sitemap Generator and Dynamic SiteMap (v1.6 or v2.0 MOD?) at the same time?

Now for some tricky questions that I need help with...

Take a look at this page from my site - Plum Crazy , it will help with all that I am about to ask.

Model Master is a brand of Testors paints, there are both name brands - Testors & Model Masters amoung others.
I think I have the description figured out: "Model Masters Plum Crazy 3 oz spray enamel paint 2950".
But I am not sure about the keywords, was thinking: "Plum Crazy, MM/2950, Model Master, Testors". Does that sound about right?

The reason I was going to use such a combination of keywords is because as a hobbiest myself, when I Google for such items I first try - MM/2950 (the part number), then I might try Model Master 2950 or Testor 2950 or Model Master Plum Crazy or Testors Plum Crazy...

Now regarding my product description page...
The Plum Crazy MM/2950 is listed under the Model Master category. Is the information on the page which is called from the database going to be enough (Plum Crazy * & MM/2950)? Or should I actually add some of that information into the product description area?

The most stable ultimate seo url is 2.1d ORIGINAL updated , a slightly updated version of chemos latest version by FWR Media.

You can uninstall header tags controller and then install the new Header Tags CEO instead.


The base rule for adding meta keywords is that they should also be in the visible on page text, so if that is the case it should be ok.

[jhande]

toyicebear, on May 6 2008, 10:21 PM, said:

The most stable ultimate seo url is 2.1d ORIGINAL updated , a slightly updated version of chemos latest version by FWR Media.

Thank you Nick
I just downloaded and will use that updated version.

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You can uninstall header tags controller and then install the new Header Tags CEO instead.

Again thank you! I haven't installed a version yet and was wondering which would be a better choice. CEO it is then.

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The base rule for adding meta keywords is that they should also be in the visible on page text, so if that is the case it should be ok.

Still a bit fuzzy on this.
What I think you are saying is that what I have already should be fine?

Thanks again Nick

[mrssocolov]

Well - I just wanted to pass along a thank you. I have been trying to figure this out for weeks now and yea! I was able to install it with no problems. You actually saved me $200. I went to scriptlance to find someone to help me with this and well - someone wanted to charge me $200 to do exactly what your contribution did. LOL Maybe I should go into to scriptlance as a programmer and charge someone else that much. Just teasing....

Anyway - thank you - thank you - thank you - I love it when I can find things on this forum. Please EVERYONE keep posting! It really does help! I am learning new things everyday on how to update and edit my store!

Marlo
MarloDee Designs
www.marlodee.com/store

[Blondinen]

toyicebear, on Mar 21 2006, 08:13 AM, said:

If you only want the product name to fill the metas like with the header tags auto fill function, you can actually achive that without installing any meta contrib.

It requires a very small modification of the file product_info.php

Here is how you do it....
........
Thats it.....now all your products will have the products name as tittle, meta description and meta keyword. (Just like if you had been using header tags and the auto fill function)

Hello

Why is it that I can not get this to work? I change all reguired.. but nothing shows...
I have also tried Jack's contribut header tags controller.. and it did not work either..
What can possible be rong since nothing works? :-(
Anyone?

Sorry.. my misstake.. it works..
:-)

Edited by Blondinen, 20 May 2008, 15:38.

[phpnew]

the download button on this contribution page does not seem to work http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions,2895/ does anyone know what to do? thanks

[toyicebear]

phpnew, on Jun 1 2008, 02:00 AM, said:

the download button on this contribution page does not seem to work http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions,2895/ does anyone know what to do? thanks

Probably just a temporary connection error, just try again later....

[phillife76]

Hi there, Been reading thru the threads and have benefit alot from it. I had also tried using the above contribution and everythings works great. I can see the description and keywords on my product page now.

Just a little problem. Why is it that my index.php page is not showing any thing under the description and keyword? Infact when i m inside admin/header_tags_edit.php?... i also dont see a part that i can add description or keyword... Please advice.

The contribute i had used is : http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contri...all/search,meta


Thanks a great bunch.

[toyicebear]

phillife76, on Jun 18 2008, 01:08 AM, said:

Hi there, Been reading thru the threads and have benefit alot from it. I had also tried using the above contribution and everythings works great. I can see the description and keywords on my product page now.

Just a little problem. Why is it that my index.php page is not showing any thing under the description and keyword? Infact when i m inside admin/header_tags_edit.php?... i also dont see a part that i can add description or keyword... Please advice.

The contribute i had used is : http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contri...all/search,meta


Thanks a great bunch.

Ask thw question in the support tread for the contribution/meta mod that you have used.

[webbydeb]

I've just installed the cDynamic Meta Tags v1.6 and I've got to say, it took me 10 minutes at most and worked right away. I'm just thrilled! I have almost 3000 products in my store, and I had been trying to work with Header Tags SEO, but it was so much work and changes, and would have taken me forever to get the store the way I wanted it, so I opted to try cDynamic instead. Good call for me. If you don't have many products, it doesn't matter, but for me, the ease of cDynamic was a big plus.

I'm getting category names, product names and the site name and description.
On a category page, I'm getting the category name, site name, site description
On a sub-category page: sub-category name, site name, site description
On a product page: product name, site name, site description

Now I don't know if this is just because its the way I have it initially set up, but anyway, it's good enough for jazz.

Thanks for this thread Nick, it's very helpful.

[Isiah]

ok im not sure if i got this thing right or not so for this contribution do i just do the code changes and it will generate meta tags for my pages? Is there suppose to be some sort of tab for it in my osscommerce admin when i upload the sql file?

[toyicebear]

Isiah, on Jan 23 2009, 08:33 AM, said:

ok im not sure if i got this thing right or not so for this contribution do i just do the code changes and it will generate meta tags for my pages? Is there suppose to be some sort of tab for it in my osscommerce admin when i upload the sql file?

Some meta tags contributions require you to upload a sql file through phpmyadmin, while some meta tags contributions only require code changes in specified files, just read the instructions for the meta tags solution you wish to use.

[nnclyn]

toyicebear, on Mar 21 2006, 04:13 AM, said:

If you only want the product name to fill the metas like with the header tags auto fill function, you can actually achive that without installing any meta contrib.

It requires a very small modification of the file product_info.php

Here is how you do it....

1.

Locate this:



and replace it with this:



2.

locate this code: (about line 72 )


now mark this code section in the file and right click and choose "cut"

then locate this pice of code at the top of the file:



Right under this you then just past inn the section you marked previously.


after you have done so it will look like this:




Thats it.....now all your products will have the products name as tittle, meta description and meta keyword. (Just like if you had been using header tags and the auto fill function)

Is there a way to do this type of fix to the categories as well?