s2forum.com - Dead links

[larsaskogstad]

Hi

It has been mentioned before and I guess there is some post already.

Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this? If it's possible.
I've been looking myself to try find a solution but I'm not that experienced with programming and vBulletin.

There's so many how to / articles and posts with a lot of good content that is difficult to find.
Usually there is "take a look here how I did it" and it's linked to the wrong post or it's dead.

Would be good if there is a solution to figure this out

And thanks for a great forum btw

- Lars

[Greg_S]

Lars,

I did manage to fix quite a few of these previously but struggled with some of them that linked to specific posts. Where they link to a thread these are fixed, I've just had a lot on with life so haven't had a chance to get back to it yet.

[larsaskogstad]

Yup, yeah I noticed that you changed. Wonder if its possible to fix it to link to the correct pages. hm

[Greg_S]

Yeah I had a look through at what would be needed, but didn't manage to identify the correct function to use in the new VB version. I've got quite a bit on at work atm, but will try to get back to it as I know its frustrating for members.

[Tractor Dave]

Hi Greg. We all appreciate what you do for us. While you are busy, I found a work around which normally finds the right page. Use a google search using "S2 forum + title of link". Normally gets you there

[Greg_S]

Hi Greg. We all appreciate what you do for us. While you are busy, I found a work around which normally finds the right page. Use a google search using "S2 forum + title of link". Normally gets you there

Nice google dork. If you have a few examples you can share that would help me identify what needs changing

[newsh]

Nice google dork. If you have a few examples you can share that would help me identify what needs changing

Greg I think my signature links are in this category

[larsaskogstad]

Hi Greg. We all appreciate what you do for us. While you are busy, I found a work around which normally finds the right page. Use a google search using "S2 forum + title of link". Normally gets you there

Specify it with:
site:s2forum.com The Topic You Are Looking For

This specify Google to only search s2forum.com , no other domains at all. If that is the choice someone wants to do.

Would love to get the links working again, I'll try some searching when I have time later on..

[Tractor Dave]

Nice google dork. If you have a few examples you can share that would help me identify what needs changing

Hi Greg
I found one here. Post 4, the link takes you to the wrong thread. Just an example.

https://www.s2forum.com/forum/technical/engine-and-turbo/86628-rs2-timing-belt-same-as-s2

[larsaskogstad]

Think it would work with some. Htaccess editing etc

[Greg_S]

Think it would work with some. Htaccess editing etc

Yeah I spent a bit of time before tweaking the htaccess files. I expect there is an endpoint in VB that references back and provides the current link. This was the case for the old threads