Slug Generator

Convert titles and text into clean, SEO-friendly URL slugs.

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Mastering URL Slugs

A "slug" is the user-friendly part of a URL that identifies a specific page usually found after the domain name. Optimizing slugs is a fundamental part of on-page SEO.

Anatomy of a Perfect Slug

  • Lowercase Only: Servers are case-sensitive. /About and /about can be treated as duplicate pages, hurting SEO.
  • Hyphens over Underscores: Google treats hyphens (-) as space separators, but underscores (_) as connectors. web-design is seen as "web" and "design", while web_design is seen as "web_design".
  • Remove Stop Words: Words like "a", "the", "and", "of" add length without adding meaning. Change /the-best-way-to-tie-a-tie to /tie-a-tie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does URL length affect ranking?

Yes indirectly. Shorter URLs are easier to share, read, and remember. Google also truncates long URLs in search results. Aim for 3-5 keywords that describe the page.

What about special characters?

URLs can only contain ASCII characters. Our tool automatically removes emojis, accents (é -> e), and punctuation to ensure your URL is valid and shareable everywhere.

Should I include keywords in my slug?

Absolutely. The keywords in a slug are a ranking factor. Ensure your primary keyword is at the start of the slug if possible.

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