Generate SEO-Friendly URL Slugs
A URL slug is the part of a URL after the domain — `/this-is-the-slug`. Clean, readable slugs improve SEO, click-through rates, and user experience. Generate them instantly from any title.
SEO best practices for slugs
- Use hyphens (-) not underscores (_) — Google treats hyphens as word separators
- Lowercase only — avoids duplicate content issues
- Remove stop words (a, an, the, and) if they don't add meaning
- Keep slugs short — 3–5 words is ideal
- Include the primary keyword
Examples
- "10 Ways to Improve Your SEO in 2026" → /10-ways-improve-seo-2026
- "What Is JavaScript? A Beginner's Guide" → /what-is-javascript-beginners-guide
- "Café & Restaurant Reviews" → /cafe-restaurant-reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URLs?
Hyphens — Google's John Mueller has confirmed hyphens are treated as word separators in URLs. Underscores join words.
Can I change a slug after publishing?
Yes, but set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to avoid losing link equity and traffic.