🔗 URL Slug Generator
how-to-compress-images-for-your-website
https://yoursite.com/how-to-compress-images-for-your-website
What Is a URL Slug?
A URL slug identifies a specific page. In yoursite.com/blog/compress-images, the slug is compress-images. Clean slugs improve SEO and user experience.
Best Practices
- ✅ Include target keyword — Google uses URL text as a ranking signal
- ✅ Use hyphens, not underscores — Google treats hyphens as word separators
- ✅ Keep it short — 3-5 words ideal
- ✅ Lowercase only — avoid case-sensitivity issues
- ❌ No special characters — stick to letters, numbers and hyphens
Frequently Asked Questions
Does URL slug affect SEO?▾
Yes. Google uses URL words to understand content. Keywords in slugs help rankings.
Can I change a slug after publishing?▾
Yes, but set up a 301 redirect. Changing without redirects breaks existing links and loses SEO value.