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Your URL slug will appear hereHow to Use the URL Slug Generator
Convert a title or short text into a copy-ready URL path using the separator and cleanup options you choose.
Enter Your Text
Enter the page title or text to convert. Once the field contains text, the result updates automatically as you type; you can also use 'Generate Slug' to refresh it manually.
Customize Options
Choose a hyphen, underscore, or dot separator, and decide whether to convert to lowercase or remove the built-in English stop words. Set these options before entering text when you want the live result to use them immediately.
Copy and Use
Copy the generated path from the output. The generator removes non-ASCII letters, numbers, and separators, and collapses repeated or leading/trailing separators; review the result before using it in a URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug?
A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a particular page on a website in a human-readable form. It's typically the last section of the URL, after the domain name and any folders. For example, in 'example.com/blog/my-awesome-post', 'my-awesome-post' is the slug.
Why are URL slugs important for SEO?
URL slugs are important for SEO because they help search engines understand what your page is about. Clean, descriptive slugs with relevant keywords can improve your search rankings. They also make URLs more user-friendly and easier to share.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URL slugs?
Use hyphens (-) rather than underscores (_). Google treats hyphens as space separators but treats underscores as word joiners. For example, 'my-page' is read as 'my page' while 'my_page' is read as 'mypage'. Hyphens are the recommended standard for SEO.
Should URL slugs be lowercase?
Yes, URL slugs should always be lowercase. Uppercase letters can cause issues on case-sensitive servers and create duplicate content problems. Lowercase slugs are the standard best practice for SEO and consistency.
Should I remove stop words from URL slugs?
Generally yes. Stop words like 'a', 'an', 'the', 'and', 'or', 'but', 'in', 'on', 'at', 'to', 'for' add length without adding meaning. Removing them creates shorter, more focused slugs. However, if a stop word is essential for meaning or is part of a brand name, keep it.
How long should a URL slug be?
Keep URL slugs between 30-50 characters when possible. Shorter slugs are easier to read, share, and remember. However, the slug should still be descriptive enough to indicate the page content. Don't sacrifice clarity for brevity.
Can I change a URL slug after publishing?
You can, but it's not recommended. Changing a URL slug creates a broken link that will return a 404 error. If you must change it, set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one to preserve SEO value and prevent broken links.