⚠️ The Odoo Dynamic URL Problem
Odoo generates URLs dynamically based on the Display Name field. This means every time you change a product name, category name, or blog post title, the URL automatically changes too. This is a major SEO problem because:
- Search engines lose track of your pages when URLs change
- All your hard-earned SEO rankings disappear overnight
- Bookmarks and social media links become broken
- You lose valuable backlinks pointing to old URLs
- Users get 404 errors when visiting old links
✅ The Solution: Static Website Link Module
This module solves the dynamic URL problem by creating stable, SEO-friendly URLs that never change, even when you update product names or titles.
After installation, the module automatically copies the current Display Name for each activated language in your Odoo system and stores it as a static URL. From that point forward, you can freely change product names, category names, or blog titles without affecting your SEO rankings.
How It Works
🔧 Automatic Setup
During installation, the module automatically copies the current Display Name for all products, categories, and blog posts in every active language and stores it as a static URL.
🛡️ URL Stability
Once set up, your URLs remain stable forever. You can change product names, category names, or blog titles without breaking existing links or losing SEO value.
🌍 Multi-language Support
Static URLs are created for each active language in your system, ensuring SEO benefits across all your localized content.
⚙️ Custom Control
You can manually edit static URLs to include specific keywords or make them more SEO-friendly while maintaining URL stability.
URL Comparison
❌ Before (Dynamic URLs)
Product Name: "Wireless Headphones"
After changing name to "Bluetooth Headphones":
✅ After (Static URLs)
Product Name: "Wireless Headphones"
After changing name to "Bluetooth Headphones":
🚀 SEO Benefits
- Preserved Search Rankings: URLs never change, so search engines maintain your page authority
- No Broken Links: Existing bookmarks, social media links, and backlinks continue to work
- Stable Analytics: Maintain consistent tracking data without URL changes
- Better User Experience: Users can rely on stable, bookmarkable URLs
- SEO-Friendly URLs: Static URLs can include relevant keywords for better rankings
- Multi-language SEO: Each language gets its own optimized static URL
What Gets Protected
🛍️ Products
All product URLs become static. Change product names without losing SEO value or breaking existing links.
📂 Categories
Product category URLs remain stable. Reorganize your catalog without affecting category page rankings.
📝 Blog Posts
Blog post URLs stay consistent. Update titles and content without breaking social media shares or bookmarks.
📚 Blog Categories
Blog category URLs remain stable. Restructure your blog without losing category page SEO.
Installation Process
- Install the Module: Install "Static Website Link" through Odoo Apps
- Automatic Setup: The module automatically copies current Display Names for all content in all active languages
- URL Preservation: All existing URLs are preserved and become static
- Future Changes: You can now change names freely without affecting URLs
# Post-installation Hook Automatically: - Copies display_name to website_url_static for all products - Copies display_name to website_url_static for all categories - Copies display_name to website_url_static for all blog posts - Copies display_name to website_url_static for all blog categories - Processes all active languages in your system
📊 Expected Results
- 100% URL Stability: No more broken links from name changes
- Preserved SEO Rankings: Maintain all existing search engine positions
- Improved User Trust: Stable URLs build confidence with visitors
- Better Analytics: Consistent tracking without URL changes
- Future-Proof SEO: Safe to make content updates without SEO penalties
⚠️ Important Note
This module is essential for any Odoo website that values SEO. Without it, every name change destroys your search engine rankings and creates broken links. Install this module early to protect your SEO investment.
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