vBulletin 3.5.x & 3.6.x Installation Instructions
A. Upload ALL the files and folders within the 'upload' folder to your forum root folder.
1. 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):
1. 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]
1. 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.
1. Go to your ADMIN CP > vBulletin Options > vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator.
2. Edit your settings as desired.
3. 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, vBSEO will automatically create a scheduled task at 2AM without having to go through the steps below.
1. Go to your ADMIN CP > Scheduled Tasks > Add New Scheduled Task
2. 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:
1. Using your browser, visit:
http://www.yoursite.com/vB-root/vbseo_sitemap/.
2. Enter your vBSEO Sitemap Interface Access Password as defined in step D.
