CRR - what are the benefits?

I've been browsing the CRR section for an explanation but have not found one...

can someone give me a basic explanation of the benefits that using CRR provides?

as an example, I read the thread about CRR for arcade. if I apply these rules, what benefit can it give our site?

I mainly use CRR's on my forums to offer clean readable urls to members.

Hey Ron,

CRR's are basically just used to give you the ability to rewrite non core files into clean and readable URL's like the rest of the site. This makes it easier for the user in most parts looks nicer and if done well can increase the page's relevance.

As an example if you have a page that is currently in the format of

Code:

custom-script.php?uid=16&t=my-online-store

Using this CRR

Code:

'^custom-script\.php\?uid=(\d+)&t=(.*)$' => 'custom/$1-$2/'

This will create a very nice URL of

Code:

custom/16-my-online-store/

Search engines prefer this format over GET variables, and personally the URL becomes more readable to users.

You don't have to use this, and personally it is a little more readable to the end user.

Ceri

thank you Mert & Ceri.

so beyond cleaner, better looking URLs, there is potentially some SEO benefit.

time for me to learn more & start using them, thanks again!