Changing URL's to be SE friendly

[combs84]

I own www.sportstix.us I am havig a new ticket site created like it but with a much better custom design rather than a template.

The thing i hate tho is how the destinations go to http://sportstix.us/ResultsGeneral.aspx?stype=0&kwds=Detroit+Pistons
or
http://sportstix.us/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=Christina Aguilera

instead of something like:

http://www.sportstix.com/tickets/detroit-pistons-tickets.htm

Is there a way to do this quickly, affordably, and easily? Anybody want to do it at a cost? Or is it easy for me to do? What do I change?

 

[beaver6813]

You use a tool in apache called mod_rewrite. Basically in the .htaccess file you specify what it should look for in the url and then convert this behind the scenes to what you want... kinda like a mask.

I reccomend these tutorials:
http://www.sitepoint.com/article/guide-url-rewriting
http://www.yourhtmlsource.com/sitemanagement/urlrewriting.html

Have fun!

 

[netzilla]

I concur that mod_rewrite is the most effective way to go.

 

[RegisterRants]

RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule tickets/detroit-pistons-ticket.htm ResultsGeneral.aspx?stype=0&kwds=Detroit+Pistons

 

[beaver6813]

A much better way would be:

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^tickets/(.*)\.html$ ResultsGeneral.aspx?stype=0&kwds=$1 [L]
</IfModule>

 

[combs84]

Where do I put these codes?

 

[beaver6813]

In the home directory of your site, or wherever the files are located create a file called .htaccess and insert the stuff i've posted into it.

 

[cerebus]

Combs84, they all assumed you were using Apache as your webserver. Which you are not.

If you see .asp you can assume its a IIS webserver. It's easily verified by seeing the headers sent by the server - 'Microsoft-IIS/6.0' (web developer toolbar or firebug, anyone?).

Read the comments (and to little extent the original post) at:
http://ask-leo.com/does_iis_support_url_rewriting.html

In short: IIS is capable if you have the access, patience and energy to do some extra work.