mod rewrite best setup

what is the best way to set mod rewrite?

what is the best way to optimize addresses?

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or should it read

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thanks..

 

I suggest you to check this url: http://httpd.apache.org/docs/1.3/mod/mod_rewrite.html

I used mod rewrite such as explained on this page.

 

He's not asking how to do it, just what type of URL is better. I think shorter and less directories the better.