Using the DirectoryIndex property in .htaccess to improve search engine optimization and web site manageability
How it’s used:
Enter a line in your .htaccess file similar to the following:
DirectoryIndex example.php
Special Notes: This works with the Apache Web Server and does not work with IIS. When editing the .htaccess file in a text editor, make sure “text wrapping” or “wrap text” is turned off. Using “text wrapping” or “wrap text” will cause [...]