Slug Generator Tool

What is a URL Slug?

A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a particular page on a website in an easy-to-read form. It's the text that appears after the domain name and describes the content of the page.

Why are SEO-Friendly Slugs Important?

• Search Engine Rankings: Clean, descriptive slugs help search engines understand your content
• User Experience: Readable URLs are more trustworthy and clickable
• Social Sharing: Clean URLs look better when shared on social media
• Click-Through Rates: Descriptive URLs can improve CTR in search results
• Website Navigation: Users can understand page content from the URL

Slug Best Practices

• Keep it short: Aim for 3-6 words maximum
• Use hyphens: Separate words with hyphens, not underscores
• Include keywords: Use your target keywords in the slug
• Avoid stop words: Remove unnecessary words like "a", "the", "and"
• Use lowercase: Always use lowercase letters
• No special characters: Avoid symbols, spaces, and special characters
• Be descriptive: Make it clear what the page is about
• Avoid dates: Unless the content is time-sensitive

Common Slug Mistakes to Avoid

• Using default WordPress permalinks (like ?p=123)
• Including stop words unnecessarily
• Making slugs too long (over 60 characters)
• Using underscores instead of hyphens
• Including special characters or spaces
• Using uppercase letters
• Keyword stuffing in the slug
• Changing slugs after publication (breaks links)