301 Redirect Help with Dynamic URL's and Multiple Id's

Question

Hello,

I just did a redesign for www.wildchildclothes.com which has a new URL structure. The old site ran on Zen Cart and had a bad URL structure. Here are some examples of what I want to redirect from:

OLD: www.wildchildclothes.com/page.html?chapter=1&id=21 NEW: www.wildchildclothes.com

and...

OLD: www.wildchildclothes.com/index.php?main_page=faq_info&fcPath=0&faqs_id=13 NEW: www.wildchildclothes.com/customer-service.html

Here is what's in my .htaccess to achieve this:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase / 
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*chapter=1(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*id=21(&|$)
RewriteRule ^page\.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com? [L,R=301]
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*main_page=faq_info(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*fcPath=0(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*faqs_id=13(&|$)
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ http://www.wildchildclothes.com/customer-service.html? [L,R=301]

But this doesn't work at all - I only get sent to my 404 page instead of begin redirected. Can anyone shed some light? The full .htaccess is posted below.

Thanks much, Jonah

Answer 1

It would be easier and far better if you use PHP for the redirect. You could, for example, rewrite such requests to a PHP script that analyzes the URL arguments and redirects to the correct page. Maybe something like this:

// old-to-new.php
$rules = array(
    array(
        array('chapter' => '0', 'id' => '23'),  // old URL parameters
        '/customer-service.html'                // new URL
    ),
    // …
);
foreach ($rules as $rule) {
    if (array_intersect_assoc($rule[0], $_GET) == $rule[0]) {
        header('Location: http://example.com'.$rule[1], true, 301);
        exit;
    }
}
header($_SERVER['SERVER_PROTOCOL'].' 404 Not Found', true, 404);
exit;

And the corresponding RewriteRule:

RewriteRule ^page\.html$ old-to-new.php [L]

Answer 2

You want to allow more than one character in the query parameters. Change [^&]& to [^&]*&:

RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*chapter=1(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*id=21(&|$)
RewriteRule ^page\.html$ http://www.wildchildclothes.com? [L,R=301]

RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*main_page=faq_info(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*fcPath=0(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*faqs_id=12(&|$)
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ http://www.wildchildclothes.com? [L,R=301]

Answer 3

Here is the full .htaccess for reference:

ExpiresActive on
ExpiresDefault A0

DirectoryIndex index.html index.php

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine on
# Some hostings require RewriteBase to be uncommented
# Example:
# Your store url is http://www.yourcompany.com/store/cart
# So "RewriteBase" should be:
# RewriteBase /store/cart 
RewriteBase /
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !\.(png|gif|ico|swf|jpe?g|js|css)$
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . index.php?sef_rewrite=1 [L,QSA]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} .*\/catalog\/.*
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME}/index.html !-f
RewriteRule . index.php?sef_rewrite=1 [L,QSA]

</IfModule>

redirect 301 /accessoriesmisc-c-72.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/accessories-1-2.html
redirect 301 /circo-p-225.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys.html
redirect 301 /dressesskirts-c-76.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/0-18-months/dresses.html
redirect 301 /legginglong-john-p-200.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/girls-legging.html
redirect 301 /nowali-tights-p-215.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /moose-sweatshirt-p-193.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys/sweatshirt.html
redirect 301 /mushroom-hat-p-218.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys/boys-mushroom-hat.html
redirect 301 /fleece-jumpsuit-p-205.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /hand-painted-clothes-c-88.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /new-baby-gifts-c-89.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/newborns/0-6-months/gift-sets-gift-items.html
redirect 301 /hot-pink-flower-growth-chart-p-240.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/eeboo-growth-chart-flower.html
redirect 301 /sweatpants-p-201.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys/sweatpant.html
redirect 301 /little-leaf-house-p-230.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/haba-little-leaf-house.html
redirect 301 /girls-jumpsonesies-c-66_82.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls.html
redirect 301 /painted-dinosaur-tee-p-301.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /girls-dressesskirts-c-66_81.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/0-18-months/dresses.html
redirect 301 /girls-tops-c-66_79.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls.html
redirect 301 /boys-bottoms-c-65_68.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys.html
redirect 301 /counting-birds-wall-cards-p-244.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/eeboo-wall-cards-counting-birds.html
redirect 301 /footwear-c-65_78.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /long-sleeve-dress-p-209.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/long-sleeve-pocket-dress.html
redirect 301 /biker-short-p-196.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/biker-short.html
redirect 301 /on-sale-c-90.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /boys-jumpsonesies-c-65_73.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys.html
redirect 301 /mimi-the-sardine-apron-p-221.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/accessories-1-2/mimi-the-sardine-apron.html
redirect 301 /tromper-p-206.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /long-sleeve-baby-dress-and-hat-set-p-306.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/newborns/long-sleeve-dress-with-hat-set.html
redirect 301 /faqs_all.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/customer-service.html
redirect 301 /site_map.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/sitemap.html
redirect 301 /boys-accessories-c-65_70.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/accessories-1-2.html
redirect 301 /outfits-c-85.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /gv_faq.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/customer-service.html
redirect 301 /girls-accessories-c-66_83.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/accessories-1-2.html
redirect 301 /products_new.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /dog-fleece-jumpsuit-p-208.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /toys-eeboo-c-71_87.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/eeboo.html
redirect 301 /bogtog-pants-p-197.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys/bog-tog-pants.html
redirect 301 /tops-c-74.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /ruffled-tee-p-192.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/short-sleeve-curly-tee.html
redirect 301 /tops-c-74.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /robeez-navy-rodeo-star-shoes-p-265.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /monkey-sweatshirt-p-185.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /hooded-cardigan-p-180.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/girls-hooded-cardigan.html
redirect 301 /robeez-purple-butterfly-shoes-p-249.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /painted-monster-tee-p-299.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /flapsi-p-228.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/haba-flapsi-rattle.html
redirect 301 /morning-drew-jewelry-box-p-236.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /girls-c-66.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls.html
redirect 301 /moose-fleece-jumpsuit-p-207.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /jumpersonesies-c-77.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /toys-c-71.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys.html
redirect 301 /short-sleeve-fitted-tee-p-191.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls/girls-short-sleeve-fitted-tee.html
redirect 301 /thermal-blanket-p-216.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/newborns/blanket.html
redirect 301 /toys-haba-c-71_86.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/haba.html
redirect 301 /long-sleeve-fitted-tee-p-187.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys/boys-long-sleeve-fitted-tee.html
redirect 301 /robeez-cream-puppy-shoes-p-263.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /boys-tops-c-65_67.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys.html
redirect 301 /dream-journey-p-223.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/haba-dream-journey.html
redirect 301 /boys-c-65.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys.html
redirect 301 /bottoms-c-75.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /girls-bottoms-c-66_80.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/girls.html
redirect 301 /salto-p-224.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/haba-salto-rattle.html
redirect 301 /shippinginfo.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/shipping-information.html
redirect 301 /short-sleeve-boxy-tee-p-188.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/boys/short-sleeve-boxy-tee.html
redirect 301 /skull-cap-p-212.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/newborns/baby-hat.html
redirect 301 /gift-certificate-p-220.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/index.php?dispatch=gift_certificates.add
redirect 301 /robeez-pastel-pink-flower-patch-shoes-p-253.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com
redirect 301 /animal-parade-wall-cards-p-242.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com/toys/eeboo-wall-cards-animal-parade.html

RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase / 
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*chapter=1(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*id=21(&|$)
RewriteRule ^page\.html http://www.wildchildclothes.com? [L,R=301]
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*main_page=faq_info(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*fcPath=0(&|$)
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^([^&]*&)*faqs_id=13(&|$)
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ http://www.wildchildclothes.com? [L,R=301]

RewriteEngine On 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^BlackWidow [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Bot\ mailto:[email protected] [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^ChinaClaw [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Custo [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^DISCo [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Download\ Demon [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^eCatch [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^EirGrabber [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^EmailSiphon [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^EmailWolf [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Express\ WebPictures [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^ExtractorPro [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^EyeNetIE [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^FlashGet [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^GetRight [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^GetWeb! [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Go!Zilla [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Go-Ahead-Got-It [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^GrabNet [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Grafula [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^HMView [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} HTTrack [NC,OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Image\ Stripper [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Image\ Sucker [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} Indy\ Library [NC,OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^InterGET [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Internet\ Ninja [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^JetCar [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^JOC\ Web\ Spider [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^larbin [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^LeechFTP [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Mass\ Downloader [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^MIDown\ tool [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Mister\ PiX [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Navroad [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^NearSite [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^NetAnts [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^NetSpider [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Net\ Vampire [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^NetZIP [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Octopus [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Offline\ Explorer [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Offline\ Navigator [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^PageGrabber [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Papa\ Foto [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^pavuk [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^pcBrowser [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^RealDownload [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^ReGet [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^SiteSnagger [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^SmartDownload [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^SuperBot [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^SuperHTTP [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Surfbot [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^tAkeOut [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Teleport\ Pro [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^VoidEYE [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Web\ Image\ Collector [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Web\ Sucker [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebAuto [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebCopier [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebFetch [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebGo\ IS [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebLeacher [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebReaper [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebSauger [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Website\ eXtractor [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Website\ Quester [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebStripper [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebWhacker [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebZIP [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Wget [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Widow [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WWWOFFLE [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Xaldon\ WebSpider [OR] 
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Zeus 
RewriteRule ^.* - [F,L]

# BEGIN GZIP
<ifmodule mod_deflate.c>
AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/text text/html text/plain text/xml text/css application/x-javascript application/javascript
</ifmodule>
# END GZIP

Answer 4

None of the above solutions worked for me, but this does:

To redirect www.wildchildclothes.com/page.html?chapter=1&id=21 to www.wildchildclothes.com:

RewriteCond %{query_string} chapter=1&id=21
RewriteRule (.*) http://www.wildchildclothes.com/? [R=301,L]

To redirect www.wildchildclothes.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&products_id=280 to www.wildchildclothes.com:

RewriteCond %{query_string} main_page=document_product_info&products_id=280
RewriteRule (.*) http://www.wildchildclothes.com/? [R=301,L]

To redirect www.wildchildclothes.com/index.php?main_page=faq_info&fcPath=0&faqs_id=9 to www.wildchildclothes.com/customer-service.html:

RewriteCond %{query_string} main_page=faq_info&fcPath=0&faqs_id=9
RewriteRule (.*) http://www.wildchildclothes.com/customer-service.html? [R=301,L]

I'm sure there are better ways to do this but this works for me and .htaccess just gives me a headache so I'm not digging any further.

I hope this helps someone else out there!

• Jonah