♥FWR Media Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 My bad - here is more info about the problem. The url rewrite works fine when I select the "standard" method. But the links stop working when I use "rewrite" method. So for example, the following link works - http://usgc.fewtureweb.com/index.php/apple...tridge-c-3.html But this one is NOT working - http://usgc.fewtureweb.com/apple-toner-cartridge-c-3.html I added the .htaccess file from the extra folder of the USU install folder, but that did not work either. So I have removed it. The only difference between having the .htaccess and deleting it, is that when its deleted, the error page shown is the one from FWR media. If the htaccess file is available in the catalog folder, then the default Apache error page shows up. - Raheem That just means that your server is not allowing RewriteRules 1) Make sure RewriteBase is correct 2) Try commenting out Options +FollowSymLinks So #Options +FollowSymLinks If that doesn't work you either do not have mod_rewrite compiled with apache or AllowOveride is not set to ALL. Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raheemm Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That just means that your server is not allowing RewriteRules 1) Make sure RewriteBase is correct 2) Try commenting out Options +FollowSymLinks So #Options +FollowSymLinks If that doesn't work you either do not have mod_rewrite compiled with apache or AllowOveride is not set to ALL. Hi Robert, Yes, the problem was with the RewriteBase file but not the symlinks part - it was the "RewriteBase" line. I removed the catalog folder from the line "RewriteBase /" and its all working. Thanks for your help. - Raheem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alea Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi, I am having two problems, both problems go away when I turn off Ultimate SEO 5 and then are back when I turn it on. I would really like to use this program, as it is really cool! Background: I have installed STSv4.5.8, Ultimate SEO 5.0, and HeaderTags SEO V 3.1.5. I started with a clean install of oscommerce, dropped STS directly over it (so their shouldn't be any mistakes with that part) and then altered the various many pages for the other two. So far all of the programs are working well except.... Problem: With STS you can alter the product_info page so that you get it to look the way you want it but it uses the c path which Ultimate changes. Also the popup boxes work, but something else pops up instead of the picture, again, I am pretty sure it is because STS pulls from the c path and the c path has been changed. Any clues? Thanks to all of the many people who help the people like me who don't have a clue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi, I am having two problems, both problems go away when I turn off Ultimate SEO 5 and then are back when I turn it on. I would really like to use this program, as it is really cool! Background: I have installed STSv4.5.8, Ultimate SEO 5.0, and HeaderTags SEO V 3.1.5. I started with a clean install of oscommerce, dropped STS directly over it (so their shouldn't be any mistakes with that part) and then altered the various many pages for the other two. So far all of the programs are working well except.... Problem: With STS you can alter the product_info page so that you get it to look the way you want it but it uses the c path which Ultimate changes. Also the popup boxes work, but something else pops up instead of the picture, again, I am pretty sure it is because STS pulls from the c path and the c path has been changed. Any clues? Thanks to all of the many people who help the people like me who don't have a clue! Header tags and STS issues have already been covered in this support thread .. read them and see if they cover your issues. Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alea Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi, But my problem is NOT with the HeaderTags it is with the Ultimate SEO. The header tags are working great and as far as I can see there is no problems. When Ultimate SEO is turned on in the admin panel NONE of the product_info.php.html pages work. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) Hi, But my problem is NOT with the HeaderTags it is with the Ultimate SEO. The header tags are working great and as far as I can see there is no problems. When Ultimate SEO is turned on in the admin panel NONE of the product_info.php.html pages work. Thanks. The problem IS with header tags .. this contribution produces uris via the correct tep_href_link() function ... header tags breaks because it uses $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] to assertain the filename which is known to be unreliable and hackable .... header tags "assumes" PHP_SELF contains the filename but often with seo urls it contains /my-great-product-c-33. As I said before .. read the previous posts. Edited July 10, 2009 by FWR Media Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webwork Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Hi, I use PC as local host. =============================== Server Host: (192.168.0.17) Database Host: localhost (127.0.0.1) Server OS: Database: MySQL 5.0.67-community-nt Server Date: 07/10/2009 22:37:46 Datebase Date: 07/10/2009 22:37:46 Server Up Time: HTTP Server: Microsoft-IIS/5.1 PHP Version: 5.2.6 (Zend: 2.2.0) =============================== I installed osc with /catalog/diretory. I installed SEO Urls 5 with upload the files and manually changed the files following "install_modify_files.html". I try to access the front page http://localhost/catalog/index.php?osCsid=...gfl77a4ug2fl580 It shows "Page not found". Your help is very appreciated. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavCopy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Can someone advise what Tables are used for this contrib. I got side tracked when I first installed and made some errors. A second try gave me the "At least one of the tables to insert already exists!" error when running the /installer.php file. There is no tables with 'seo' included so I do not know what other tables are part of it. Thanks, Nav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alea Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi, I have looked through all of the pages and from what I can tell is that the guy whole wrote the Headers add-on uses hardwired links and when you have a addon that changes the links problems are caused. Which must drive those who do follow the standards nuts.... I don't know php that well to go through his code by myself and change it to the oscommerce standards. Can you help me with this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavCopy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Is anyone out there able to address this issue of what tables are being used by Ultimate Seo Urls 5? I am stuck with a partial install and no answers to fix it so I can complete the install. I have removed all tables with 'SEO' and 'FWR' referenced but I still get a "At least one of the tables to insert already exists!". The installation does not refer to this error, nor does it give any heads-up on how to work around it. I really do not want to start randonly deleting table to see what works. Nav Can someone advise what Tables are used for this contrib. I got side tracked when I first installed and made some errors. A second try gave me the "At least one of the tables to insert already exists!" error when running the /installer.php file. There is no tables with 'seo' included so I do not know what other tables are part of it. Thanks, Nav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alea Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi, Try deleting usu_cache. I did that once when I was trying to reinstall Ultimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavCopy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi, Try deleting usu_cache. I did that once when I was trying to reinstall Ultimate. Thanks Alea, thats the table that needed to be deleted. It's now installed correctly. Nav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks Alea, thats the table that needed to be deleted. It's now installed correctly. Nav Sorry for my not answering NavCopy, been a bit busy on commercial stuff, glad you got it sorted. Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanna Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi, I'm in the process of building oscommerce shop and from previous experience now take a different approach. I first install all contribs one by one before changing the look and adding products. Now already installed a few things (not alot) but did install header tags seo from jack_mcs. Now i wanted to install this one but read through the support thread first. Now i really want this contrib and a header tag contrib. I dont want to do burts solution as it leaves the more weak basename. Is there another header tag solution that will work or is there a way to get the headertag seo to work with your basename solution? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hi, I'm in the process of building oscommerce shop and from previous experience now take a different approach. I first install all contribs one by one before changing the look and adding products. Now already installed a few things (not alot) but did install header tags seo from jack_mcs. Now i wanted to install this one but read through the support thread first. Now i really want this contrib and a header tag contrib. I dont want to do burts solution as it leaves the more weak basename. Is there another header tag solution that will work or is there a way to get the headertag seo to work with your basename solution? Thanks Most of the people I know, including professionals, use cDynamic meta tags .. you can't set the tags yourself but they are fully automated and it is far far "less fat" than the header tags contrib. If you send me a personal email I can direct you to a newer version of it. admin (at) <my forum name> dot co dot uk Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanna Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Cheers, i've send you an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paiger Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Hi, Thanks for the great contribution, works a treat. I do have a problem though. I bought a template from template monster and assumed it would be an after install like with Zen Cart templates. However, it's the full OSC package. So, I installed it for a fresh site and when I dropped the Ultimate SEO files on top, it kind of killed the template layout. Is there a recommended way to make this contribution work with Template Monster templates? Thanks in advance. Edited July 21, 2009 by Paiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥toyicebear Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hi, Thanks for the great contribution, works a treat. I do have a problem though. I bought a template from template monster and assumed it would be an after install like with Zen Cart templates. However, it's the full OSC package. So, I installed it for a fresh site and when I dropped the Ultimate SEO files on top, it kind of killed the template layout. Is there a recommended way to make this contribution work with Template Monster templates? Thanks in advance. When adding contributions to a Monster Template version, or other template versions, you can not drop over and replace files ... you will have to install the contributions manually and add in the required code changes by using text or php editor like notepad, crimson editor ++ You can also use programs like Winmerge and beyond compare to compare code differences in the files. Quote Basics for osC 2.2 Design - Basics for Design V2.3+ - Seo & Sef Url's - Meta Tags for Your osC Shop - Steps to prevent Fraud... - MS3 and Team News... - SEO, Meta Tags, SEF Urls and osCommerce - Commercial Support Inquiries - OSC 2.3+ How To To see what more i can do for you check out my profile [click here] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paiger Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 When adding contributions to a Monster Template version, or other template versions, you can not drop over and replace files ... you will have to install the contributions manually and add in the required code changes by using text or php editor like notepad, crimson editor ++ You can also use programs like Winmerge and beyond compare to compare code differences in the files. Thanks, I'll give that a go. Just done a fresh install of the template. I plan on istnalling the meta tags contribution as well, I guess thats the same procedure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Most of the people I know, including professionals, use cDynamic meta tags .. you can't set the tags yourself but they are fully automated and it is far far "less fat" than the header tags contrib. If you send me a personal email I can direct you to a newer version of it. admin (at) <my forum name> dot co dot uk I, of course, disagree with this. I don't want to get into a "mine is better than yours" type of argument. It really doesn't matter to me which contribution is used. But it should be pointed out that the two contributions really aren't comparable. cDyanmic is a script to handle meta tags. The fact that it does it poorly is irrelevant for this point. Header Tags SEO handles meta tags but makes many other improvements that are needed for a site. I don't know what you mean by "less fat," but keep in mind that simpler doesn't mean better. Jack Quote Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I, of course, disagree with this. I don't want to get into a "mine is better than yours" type of argument. It really doesn't matter to me which contribution is used. But it should be pointed out that the two contributions really aren't comparable. cDyanmic is a script to handle meta tags. The fact that it does it poorly is irrelevant for this point. Header Tags SEO handles meta tags but makes many other improvements that are needed for a site. I don't know what you mean by "less fat," but keep in mind that simpler doesn't mean better. Jack No offence intended Jack and certainly no "mine is better than yours" type argument as I have "as yet" not written a contribution to manage meta tags. I realise that a lot of effort and thought have gone into the various "header tags" contributions which should be applauded. By "less fat" I mean that (for me) the header tags contribution just adds way to much complexity for what is effectively a simple addition (I am avoiding purposefully the added functionality) and I choose cDynamic (albeit my own version) adding the ability to "personalise" each tag is simple without adding "bloat". Users will choose what they think best. Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 No offence intended Jack and certainly no "mine is better than yours" type argument as I have "as yet" not written a contribution to manage meta tags. I realise that a lot of effort and thought have gone into the various "header tags" contributions which should be applauded. By "less fat" I mean that (for me) the header tags contribution just adds way to much complexity for what is effectively a simple addition (I am avoiding purposefully the added functionality) and I choose cDynamic (albeit my own version) adding the ability to "personalise" each tag is simple without adding "bloat". Users will choose what they think best. No offense taken. My point, though, wasn't to differentiate between how each handles meta tags. The purpose behnd both is to improve the SEO of the shop. cDynamic stops at meta tags. Header Tags goes a number of steps beyond. Your statement implied they did the same thing so I just wanted to point out that mistake since it could cause some shops to list more poorly. Jack Quote Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maartenvonz Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 No offense taken. My point, though, wasn't to differentiate between how each handles meta tags. The purpose behnd both is to improve the SEO of the shop. cDynamic stops at meta tags. Header Tags goes a number of steps beyond. Your statement implied they did the same thing so I just wanted to point out that mistake since it could cause some shops to list more poorly. Jack I am interested in the original question of whether the 2 contibutions (Header Tags and this one) are at all possible to install together. I have already installed the Header Tags, so may as well leave the extra functionality (a cop out for trying to un-install it!) if it is possible to install together. Also, it may be nice to have the extra functionality that Header Tags provides as well as this in more general terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hello, Didn't get any feedback AT ALL from a previous post category so I thought I would try it here. I have this contribution installed. It works perfectly in standard mode. But when I try to test it in rewrite mode, I face issues. I installed rc2a and it works great. I'm working from my catalog folder (mysite->catalog->all my files) I have Options +FollowSymLinks RewriteEngine On in my .htaccess page, within my catalog directory, just to make sure I have mod_rewrite enabled. I have AllowOverride set to "All" in my <Dicrectory "c:/.../htdocs"> block, located in my httpd.conf file. So with all that said, when I land on my homepage everything works fine. But when I go away from it to any category or product page, I get... Object not found! The requested URL was not found on this server. The link on the referring page seems to be wrong or outdated. Please inform the author of that page about the error. If you think this is a server error, please contact the webmaster. Error 404 Any advice? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hello,Didn't get any feedback AT ALL from a previous post category so I thought I would try it here. I have this contribution installed. It works perfectly in standard mode. But when I try to test it in rewrite mode, I face issues. I installed rc2a and it works great. I'm working from my catalog folder (mysite->catalog->all my files) I have Options +FollowSymLinks RewriteEngine On in my .htaccess page, within my catalog directory, just to make sure I have mod_rewrite enabled. I have AllowOverride set to "All" in my <Dicrectory "c:/.../htdocs"> block, located in my httpd.conf file. So with all that said, when I land on my homepage everything works fine. But when I go away from it to any category or product page, I get... Object not found! The requested URL was not found on this server. The link on the referring page seems to be wrong or outdated. Please inform the author of that page about the error. If you think this is a server error, please contact the webmaster. Error 404 Any advice? Thanks in advance! If you posted elsewhere then you wouldn't get a responce as this is the support topic. What server type are you on? If rewrites don't work then it is only one of a few things which are all mentioned somewhere in this topic. Quote Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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