PHP URL RE-WRITE

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I have a URL http://www.domain.com/products.php?cat=women-clothing-tops and want to re-write it to http://www.domain.com/women-clothing-tops, how do I go about this? Is it just a URL re-write or there are other things I need to do to get it re-written?

Did you already try some things? I could copy and paste this page (URL Rewriting for Beginners) but maybe it's best for you to just go there. — Rik
– Rik, Commented Sep 17, 2013 at 15:01
I've been there but didn't get at what I needed. It's the reason why I'm here to seek further help — OmniPotens
– OmniPotens, Commented Sep 17, 2013 at 15:04

Jon Lin · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-17 15:10:07Z

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Try adding these rules to the htaccess file in your document root:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^([a-z0-9-]+)$ /products.php?cat=$1 [L]

answered Sep 17, 2013 at 15:10

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OmniPotens Over a year ago

Does I still get the value of "cat" in the URL "domain.com/products.php?cat=women-clothing-tops"? Please, how exactly do I use my GET method so I can get the correct page?

Jon Lin Over a year ago

@OmniPotens If you go to http://www.domain.com/women-clothing-tops, you will get served the page http://www.domain.com/products.php?cat=women-clothing-tops, that's what a rewrite is

OmniPotens Over a year ago

Thanks. I'll implement. I just wanted to be sure I was doing the correct thing so I don't break my codes and fall into deep confused state.

iiiqi · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-17 15:04:08Z

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if apache server

.htaccess

update

Options +FollowSymLinks
IndexIgnore */*
RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . products.php

answered Sep 17, 2013 at 15:04

iiiqi

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OmniPotens Over a year ago

Thanks for your guide though I used @Jon Lin's solution above as it was more in dept to solving my challenge.

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