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Change .html Extension to .htm on HTML Export.

steve381
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steve381 posted this 24 July 2024
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I used a competitor's program to build a lot of websites over the years. Now I'm replacing those websites with updated designs using NicePage.

However, there's a problem. The other program exported files to HTML with an .htm extension, but NicePage exports to HTML with an .html extension.

This causes lots of issues. It will break hundreds of backlinks which took years to build up. Many Facebook posts, blog posts, etc. link directly to these pages so they will also be broken.

Is there a way to specify the file extension? If it's not possible, can you please add it?

Being a programmer for over 30 years, I know a change like this is trivial, unless the underlying code is badly designed and written. All you need to do is add an edit box where the extension can be specified, or add a drop-down list (combo box) and let the user select the appropriate file extension.

= Steve

I used a competitor's program to build a lot of websites over the years. Now I'm replacing those websites with updated designs using NicePage. However, there's a problem. The other program exported files to HTML with an **.htm** extension, but NicePage exports to HTML with an **.html** extension. This causes lots of issues. **It will break hundreds of backlinks** which took years to build up. Many Facebook posts, blog posts, etc. link directly to these pages so **they will also be broken**. Is there a way to specify the file extension? If it's not possible, can you please add it? Being a programmer for over 30 years, I know a change like this is trivial, unless the underlying code is badly designed and written. All you need to do is add an edit box where the extension can be specified, or add a drop-down list (combo box) and let the user select the appropriate file extension. = Steve

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xvemanuelvx
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xvemanuelvx posted this 24 July 2024

Just export the site as HTML files. Then just change the file changes. I think the structure of HTML and HTM is the same, right?

Just export the site as HTML files. Then just change the file changes. I think the structure of HTML and HTM is the same, right?
steve381
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steve381 posted this 24 July 2024

Just export the site as HTML files. Then just change the file changes. I think the structure of HTML and HTM is the same, right?

Have you tried it? It doesn't work.

Yes, .htm and .htm files are identical. The problem with your suggestion is that any links, including in the menu bar, will be looking for .html. So what happens is you get 404 errors every time you click on a link. The only solution is to go through every file and change any links to .htm. Then when you export again it all gets overwritten.

> Just export the site as HTML files. Then just change the file changes. I think the structure of HTML and HTM is the same, right? Have you tried it? It doesn't work. Yes, .htm and .htm files are identical. The problem with your suggestion is that any links, including in the menu bar, will be looking for .html. So what happens is you get 404 errors every time you click on a link. The only solution is to go through every file and change any links to .htm. Then when you export again it all gets overwritten.
Support Team
Support Team posted this 24 July 2024

Steve,

Unfortunately, we do not have such an option for now. We have forwarded your request to the dev team, and added to our wish list.

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Steve, Unfortunately, we do not have such an option for now. We have forwarded your request to the dev team, and added to our wish list. ................................................... Sincerely, Nicepage Support Team Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/nicepage?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/nicepageapp
steve381
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steve381 posted this 24 July 2024

Steve,

Unfortunately, we do not have such an option for now. We have forwarded your request to the dev team, and added to our wish list.

Thanks. This is a serious omission that many of your competitors already have in their products. I'm stunned it's not already in Nicepage. It would be so easy to add.

> Steve, > > Unfortunately, we do not have such an option for now. We have forwarded your request to the dev team, and added to our wish list. > Thanks. This is a serious omission that many of your competitors already have in their products. I'm stunned it's not already in Nicepage. It would be so easy to add.
Support Team
Support Team posted this 25 July 2024

Hello Steve,

We have added your request to our wish list.

Thanks for helping us improve Nicepage!
Your advice and feedback are beneficial to our development.

If you have any more questions or need any further assistance, feel free to ask!

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Sincerely,
George.
Nicepage Support Team

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Hello Steve, We have added your request to our wish list. Thanks for helping us improve Nicepage! Your advice and feedback are beneficial to our development. If you have any more questions or need any further assistance, feel free to ask! ................................................... Sincerely, George. Nicepage Support Team Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/nicepage?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/nicepageapp
xvemanuelvx
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xvemanuelvx posted this 25 July 2024

Just export the site as HTML files. Then just change the file changes. I think the structure of HTML and HTM is the same, right?

Have you tried it? It doesn't work.

Yes, .htm and .htm files are identical. The problem with your suggestion is that any links, including in the menu bar, will be looking for .html. So what happens is you get 404 errors every time you click on a link. The only solution is to go through every file and change any links to .htm. Then when you export again it all gets overwritten.

Open the project in VS Code and search and replace each ‘.html’ string to ‘.htm’.

> > Just export the site as HTML files. Then just change the file changes. I think the structure of HTML and HTM is the same, right? > > Have you tried it? It doesn't work. > > Yes, .htm and .htm files are identical. The problem with your suggestion is that any links, including in the menu bar, will be looking for .html. So what happens is you get 404 errors every time you click on a link. The only solution is to go through every file and change any links to .htm. Then when you export again it all gets overwritten. Open the project in VS Code and search and replace each ‘.html’ string to ‘.htm’.
steve381
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steve381 posted this 25 July 2024

Open the project in VS Code and search and replace each ‘.html’ string to ‘.htm’.

I'm writing a program that goes through every .html file in a directory and renames it to .htm. It then goes through each file and does a search and replace. It then uses FTP to upload the files to the web server. All I have to do is run the program.

= Steve

> Open the project in VS Code and search and replace each ‘.html’ string to ‘.htm’. I'm writing a program that goes through every .html file in a directory and renames it to .htm. It then goes through each file and does a search and replace. It then uses FTP to upload the files to the web server. All I have to do is run the program. = Steve
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