Convert Dynamic to Static???

[nickfoster]

Can anybody tell me if there is a piece of software or coding out there that can convert dynamic pages to static so that all search engines can generate pages to be listed?

Is this just a silly request?

Thanks

Nick

[flood6]

Well, assuming you are trying to convert the URL and not the whole site, and further assuming your site is hosted using apache, you can use "mod rewrite" to change your ugly, variable laden URL's to seemingly static ones. I've heard that there is something for IIS servers, but I don't know jack about that (which is only slightly less than what I know about mod rewrite).

A google search for "mod rewrite spider friendly url (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&q=mod+rewrite+spider+friendly+url)" shows some tutorials that might help get you started.

[cyanide]

I agree with flood6, if You're on Apache, mod-rewrite is the way to go. Big learning / curve and lots of troubleshooting.

However, I'm not sure it will work for you anyway.
In your URL you're picking up what looks like a session id as well as visiting IP address.
I'm not 100% sure, but don't think it will work in the cgi-bin.

If you are hoping to get picked up in search engines, probably best to integrate a different cart

[nickfoster]

Thanks Guys really helpful, Its something I'll have to take into account.I might just see if I can get a company in to optimise the site as best they can and see how it goes from there!! Thanks!

[cyanide]

Thanks Guys really helpful, Its something I'll have to take into account.I might just see if I can get a company in to optimise the site as best they can and see how it goes from there!! Thanks!
As best they can?
If you are paying them, you may as well flush your hard-earned money down the toilet. You'll get the same results.
There's no amount of SEO in the world that's going to make Google your best friend unless you fix up the urls, which in my opinion means a re-write of your cart or a different one entirely.