URL Slug Generator
Generate SEO-friendly URL slugs from any text or title.
What is a URL Slug?
A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page in a human-readable way. For example, in "example.com/how-to-write-a-slug", the slug is "how-to-write-a-slug". Slugs should be lowercase, use hyphens instead of spaces, and contain only relevant keywords.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter your article title or text.
- The slug generator automatically converts it to a clean URL slug.
- Optionally enable stop word removal to shorten the slug.
Best Practices for URL Slugs
Keep slugs short and descriptive. Include the primary keyword. Avoid numbers, dates, and filler words (the, a, and, of) unless they are essential to the meaning. Use hyphens as word separators — never underscores. Consistent slug formatting is a minor but positive SEO signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include stop words in slugs?
Generally no. Remove filler words like "the", "a", "and", "of" to keep slugs concise. However, keep words that are essential to meaning.
Can changing a URL slug hurt SEO?
Yes. Changing an existing URL requires 301 redirects to avoid losing link equity and ranking. Plan your slugs carefully before publishing.
