.htaccess Tutorials

  • Hide Your .htaccess Settings Using … .htaccess

    Your .htaccess file can hold a good amount of information about the structure of your website, some of which should not be exposed to users. These settings include mod_rewrite settings, php_flag/php_value settings, and SetHandler directives.

  • Custom Error Page Tips – Designate The Pages You Hope No One Sees

    Creating custom error pages is extremely ironic in that you put great effort into pages you hope no one sees. Custom error pages are worth the effort as they:

  • Quick & Easy CSS Compression Using PHP

    Loading time of a website is as important as its functionality. You can have a great website but who wants to wait for it to load? CSS compression can help your website load faster and easily maintain its functionality. I've created an easy-to-use PHP file to compress your CSS for optimal client download time.

  • Set Your Directory Index (Homepage) Using .htaccess

    As every web developer knows, the server default for a directory's default file is index.{extension}. Apache is usually set to index.php or index.html. It's a good practice to set your DirectoryIndex setting in your .htaccess file, especially if you're hosting your website on shared hosting. A hosting provider's guidelines could change at any time but your .htaccess file's directive would prevent any problem for you.

  • Prevent Directory Listings With .htaccess

    Preventing a directory listing for your website is essential these days. If a hacker knows your website structure you can be left open for a world of hurt. Did you know that you can prevent directory listings for every directory in your website by using one simple directive in the .htaccess file at the main level of your website? You certainly can:

  • Adios Means Goodbye – Browser 301 Redirects In All Languages

    Browser redirects, especially 301 "permanent" redirects, are essential to all good web applications. Regardless of language, browser redirects can: