What is a 'Friendly URL'?

So-called Friendly URLs are simply a method used to shorten the address that a visitor types in the address bar.

Unfriendly URL:

http://www.swisscms?index.php?page=1&Style=Default&highlight=word

Friendly URL:

http://www.swisscms.com/?1,Default,word

...or simply:

http://swisscms.com/?1

The SwissCMS Method

The SwissCMS Friendly URL method adds an extra twist to the process. You could enter this URL for exmaple:

http://www.yourdomain.com/keyword

If a page exists with the title 'keyword', the system will take you straight to that page.  If not, a search will automatically be performed on the word and the results shown.  Intelligent indeed.

Turning it on

You can toggle Friendly URLs on and off via the Global Configuration page in the admin area.

Requirements...and warnings

Friendly URLs DO NOT WORK when the link method is set to POST.

The link method decides how the main menu at the top of the page requests other pages.  If it is set to POST, the destination address is hidden from the address bar in the browser.  If it's set to GET, the address is shown.  It's a way of masking page locations.
Friendly URLs depend entirely upon the way your server has been set up.  If your instance of SwissCMS does not work with Friendly URLs, you may need to contact your System Administrator for further assistance.

Alternatively, we can provide support at the corresponding rates, depending upon your solution.

Shortcut URLs

Even with Friendly URLs turned off, you can still access named pages via a simple shortcut method:

For example, if you have a page called 'News', the shortcut URL would be:

htttp://www.youdomain.com/?news

However, page names must not have spaces in them so the shortcut method is really only suitable for key, top-level items such as 'about', 'contact, 'services' etc.

If in doubt, or if you experience bugs, simply stick to the default set-up.