Text to Slug Generator
Create SEO-friendly URL slugs from any text. Perfect for blog posts, articles, and web pages.
SEO Best Practices
Keep slugs short (3-5 words), use hyphens as separators, include target keywords, and avoid stop words (a, the, and, etc.) for better SEO performance.
Slug Generation Examples
Custom Slug (Hyphen Separator)
SEO Friendly (Removes Stop Words)
WordPress Style
GitHub Style (Allows Underscores)
About URL Slugs
What is a URL Slug?
A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page in a human-readable format. For example, in "https://example.com/blog/seo-guide", the slug is "seo-guide". Good slugs are concise, descriptive, and SEO-friendly.
Why Are Slugs Important for SEO?
- Search Visibility: Keywords in slugs help search engines understand page content
- User Experience: Clean URLs are easier to read, remember, and share
- Click-Through Rate: Descriptive URLs increase likelihood of clicks in search results
- Social Sharing: Clean URLs look better when shared on social media
- Accessibility: Screen readers can pronounce readable URLs
Best Practices for URL Slugs
✅ Do This
- • Use lowercase letters only
- • Use hyphens (-) as separators
- • Keep slugs short (3-5 words)
- • Include target keywords
- • Make them descriptive
- • Use only alphanumeric characters
❌ Avoid This
- • Don't use uppercase letters
- • Don't use underscores or spaces
- • Avoid special characters (!@#$%)
- • Don't include stop words (a, the)
- • Avoid numbers unless necessary
- • Don't make slugs too long
Common Use Cases
Blog Posts & Articles
Create SEO-friendly URLs for your content that include target keywords
E-commerce Products
Generate clean product URLs that describe items and improve search rankings
Landing Pages
Create memorable URLs for marketing campaigns and landing pages
GitHub Repositories
Generate consistent, readable repository names for version control
Pro Tips
- • Front-load important keywords in your slug
- • Keep slugs under 60 characters for best results
- • Use target keywords but avoid keyword stuffing
- • Match your slug to your page title when possible
- • Once published, avoid changing slugs (breaks links)
- • Test slugs for readability before publishing
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use hyphens or underscores in slugs?
Always use hyphens (-). Google treats hyphens as word separators but treats underscores as word joiners. "best-seo-tips" is read as three words, but "best_seo_tips" is read as one word.
How long should a URL slug be?
Aim for 3-5 words or 50-60 characters. Shorter slugs are easier to read and remember. Remove unnecessary words like "a", "the", "and" to keep slugs concise while maintaining meaning.
Can I change a URL slug after publishing?
You can, but it's not recommended. Changing slugs breaks existing links and can hurt SEO. If you must change it, set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one to preserve link equity.
Should I include dates in slugs?
Generally no, unless the date is essential to the content (like news articles or annual reports). Dates make content appear outdated and limit evergreen potential. Use "best-seo-tips" instead of "best-seo-tips-2024".
Do slugs affect page ranking?
Yes, but as a minor ranking factor. Slugs with relevant keywords help Google understand your content. However, quality content, backlinks, and user experience are much more important for rankings.