vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator v.2.2 Readme File

Note: If you encounter issues during the installation, please search the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap release thread(s) @ vBulletin.org or vBHackers.com before posting a support request. Thank-you.

Copyrights, Credits, and other important information

Copyright Statement

Credits

Juan Carlos Muriente
Nico Vrouwe
Oleg Ignatiuk
Joe Ward
Michael Brandon
vBSEO Community Members @ vBSEO.com

License Agreement (for vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator v.2.2)

You are free to download and install this plugin on any vBulletin forum for which you hold a valid vB license.
You ARE NOT allowed to REMOVE or MODIFY the copyright text within the .php files themselves.
You ARE NOT allowed to DISTRIBUTE the contents of any of the included files.
You ARE NOT allowed to COPY ANY PARTS of the code and/or use it for distribution.

Thanks for your cooperation.

vBulletin 3.5.x, 3.6.x & 3.7.x Installation Instructions

A. Upload ALL the files and folders within the 'upload' folder to your forum root folder.

CHMOD 777 the 'forum-root/vbseo_sitemap/data/' folder

Note: Ensure all files are uploaded with the same folder structure provided within your 'upload' folder.

B. Enable rewriting via .htaccess (vBSEO Users skip this step):

Upload the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap .htaccess file (located in the 'htaccess' folder) to your forum root.

Note: In some operating systems, the .htaccess file is not visible. If this is your case, find the htaccess.txt file in the same folder, (1) upload it to your forum root folder and (2) rename it to .htaccess.

Note: If you already have an .htaccess file in your forum root, DO NOT upload the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap .htaccess file as it will replace the contents of this file. Instead, enter the following code in your 'forum-root/.htaccess' file at the bottom:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^((urllist|sitemap).*\.(xml|txt)(\.gz)?)$ vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_getsitemap.php?sitemap=$1 [L]

C. Go to your ADMIN CP > 'Plugin System' > 'Manage Products' > Click on [Add/Import Product]

Browse to the 'docs' folder of the installation package and open 'vbseo_sitemap.xml', Click 'Import'.

D. Configure the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemaps:

Note: The vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap default settings are optimal for most forums, do not change settings you are not familiarized with.

Go to your ADMIN CP > vBulletin Options > vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator.
Edit your settings as desired.
Important: Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password (this will prevent unauthorized access to your automated reports).

E. Define a Scheduled Task for the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemaps:

Note: This is a required step for vBulletin 3.5.x series. If using vBulletin 3.6.x or 3.7.x, vBSEO will automatically create a scheduled task at 2AM without having to go through the steps below.

Go to your ADMIN CP > Scheduled Tasks > Add New Scheduled Task
Edit new task options:
1. Title: vBSEO - Create Google/Yahoo Sitemap
2. Filename: ./vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_sitemap.php
3. Set task schedule according to your forums activity. For instance, to generate a daily sitemap at 2AM set:
  - Day of the Week: *
  - Day of the Month: *
  - Hour: 2 (or any other)
  - Minute: 0 - -

F. Access your vBSEO Google / Yahoo Sitemap Reports:

Using your browser, visit: http://www.yoursite.com/vB-root/vbseo_sitemap/.
Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password as defined in step D.

vBulletin 3.5.x, 3.6.x & 3.7.x Upgrade Instructions

A. Upload (and replace) ALL the files and folders within in the 'upload' folder to your forum root folder.

Note: Ensure all files are uploaded with the same folder structure provided within your 'upload' folder.

B. Go to your ADMIN CP > 'Plugin System' > 'Manage Products'

Click on [Add/Import Product]
Browse to the 'docs' folder of the installation package and open 'vbseo_sitemap.xml', set 'Allow Overwrite' to 'Yes' then click 'Import'.

F. Access your vBSEO Google / Yahoo Sitemap Reports:

Using your browser, visit: http://www.yoursite.com/vB-root/vbseo_sitemap/.
Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password as defined in your sitemap settings via the vB admincp.

vBulletin 3.0.x Installation Instructions

A. Upload ALL the files and folders within the 'upload' folder to your forum root folder

CHMOD 777 the 'forum-root/vbseo_sitemap/data/' folder

Note: Ensure all files are uploaded with the same folder structure provided within your 'upload' folder.

B. Enable rewriting via .htaccess (vBSEO Users skip this step):

Upload the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap .htaccess file (located in the 'htaccess' folder) to your forum root.

Note: In some operating systems, the .htaccess file is not visible. If this is your case, find the htaccess.txt file in the same folder, (1) upload it to your forum root folder and (2) rename it to .htaccess.

Note: If you already have an .htaccess file in your forum root, DO NOT upload the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap .htaccess file as it will replace the contents of this file. Instead, enter the following code in your 'forum-root/.htaccess' file at the bottom:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^((urllist|sitemap).*\.(xml|txt)(\.gz)?)$ vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_getsitemap.php?sitemap=$1 [L]

C. Configure the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemaps:

Note: The vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap default settings are optimal for most forums, do not change settings you are not familiarized with.

Open the vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_sm_config30x.php file using a text editor.
Edit your settings as desired.
Important: Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password (this will prevent unauthorized access to your automated reports).
1. Find the following setting: 'vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password'.
2. Enter your preferred password.

D. Define a Scheduled Task for the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemaps:

Go to your ADMIN CP > Scheduled Tasks > Add New Scheduled Task
Edit new task options:
1. Title: vBSEO - Create Google/Yahoo Sitemap
2. Filename: ./vbseo_sitemap/vbseo_sitemap.php
3. Set task schedule according to your forums activity. For instance, to generate a daily sitemap at 2AM set:
  - Day of the Week: *
  - Day of the Month: *
  - Hour: 2 (or any other)
  - Minute: 0 - -

E. Access your vBSEO Google / Yahoo Sitemap Reports:

Using your browser, visit: http://www.yoursite.com/vB-root/vbseo_sitemap/
Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password as defined in your vbseo_sm_config30x.php file

vBulletin 3.0.x Upgrade Instructions

A. Upload (and replace) ALL the files and folders included in the 'upload' folder EXCEPT vbseo_sm_config30x.php to your forum root folder.

Note: Ensure all files are uploaded with the same folder structure provided within your 'upload' folder.

B. Access your vBSEO Google / Yahoo Sitemap Reports:

Using your browser, visit: http://www.yoursite.com/vB-root/vbseo_sitemap/
Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password as defined in your vbseo_sm_config30x.php file

Installing the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemaps under Other Servers

vBSEO supports various other web servers like IIS, Lighttpd, Zeus & Litespeed

Note: Often, the installation procedure for these servers types requires assistance from our support team. Please submit a support ticket (if you are a vBSEO customer) or visit the vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemaps Forums if you have any questions.

IIS Web Server
Lighttpd Web Server
Zeus Web Server
Litespeed Web Server

IIS Web Server

In step B of the installation process defined ("Enable rewriting via .htaccess"):

Instead of uploading the .htaccess file, open/edit your httpd.ini file (ISAPI_Rewrite module configuration) and enter the rules defined in the isapi_rewrite.txt file included within the 'htaccess' folder of the installation package (replace "/forums/" with your vBulletin folder name). (vBSEO Users skip this step since the sitemap rules for IIS Web Server are already included with your vBSEO installation)

Lighttpd Web Server

In step B of the installation process defined ("Enable rewriting via .htaccess"):

Instead of uploading the .htaccess file, open your Lighttpd Control Panel and enter the rules defined in the lighttpd_rewrite.txt file included within the 'htaccess' folder of the installation package (replace "/forums/" with your vBulletin folder name). (vBSEO Users skip this step since the sitemap rules for Lighttpd Web Server are already included with your vBSEO installation)

Zeus Web Server

In step B of the installation process defined ("Enable rewriting via .htaccess"):

Instead of uploading the .htaccess file, open your Zeus Control Panel and enter the rules defined in the zeus_rewrite.txt file included within the 'htaccess' folder of the installation package (replace "/forums/" with your vBulletin folder name). (vBSEO Users skip this step since the sitemap rules for Zeus Web Server are already included with your vBSEO installation)

Litespeed Web Server

Should work exactly like Apache webserver (use .htaccess file included in the 'htaccess' folder of the installation package). (vBSEO Users skip this step since the sitemap rules are already included with your vBSEO installation .htaccess file)

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