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How to Create a User-friendly URL Using htaccess

How to Create a User-friendly URL Using htaccess

Step-by-step guide to implementing user-friendly URLs with htaccess      
In this article, we provide a detailed walkthrough on how to create user-friendly URLs using htaccess. We cover everything from setting up the necessary server configurations to rewriting the URLs in a clean and organized structure. With our easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can achieve professional-looking results.    

If your website is using a long URL such as example.com/files/folder/sitemap.html, you can change it to "example.com/sitemap" using htaccess.  

Modify this line according to your needs, and then add this code to your htaccess file.  

RewriteEngine on    
RewriteRule ^sitemap/$   /files/folder/sitemap.html [L]  

By following our comprehensive guide, you'll be able to create a user-friendly URL structure using htaccess that not only improves your website's usability but also boosts its visibility and rankings in search engine results pages.      

 

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