Creating SEO-Friendly URLs
URL slugs are a small but important part of SEO. A well-crafted slug tells both users and search engines what a page is about at a glance.
Best Practices
- Keep it short - Aim for 3-5 words maximum
- Use keywords - Include your primary keyword
- Be descriptive - The slug should summarize the content
- Use hyphens - They're the most readable separator
- Avoid stop words - "the", "a", "is" add no value
Examples
- Good:
/blog/seo-best-practices-2024 - Bad:
/blog/the-complete-guide-to-all-of-the-best-seo-practices-for-2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug?
A URL slug is the human-readable part of a URL that identifies a specific page. For example, in 'example.com/blog/my-awesome-post', the slug is 'my-awesome-post'. Good slugs are short, descriptive, and SEO-friendly.
Why are URL slugs important for SEO?
Clean URL slugs help search engines understand page content and improve click-through rates. They should contain relevant keywords, be easy to read, and avoid special characters or unnecessary words.
What are stop words?
Stop words are common words like 'the', 'a', 'is', 'at', etc. that don't add meaning to URLs. Removing them creates shorter, cleaner slugs. For example, 'the-best-guide-to-seo' becomes 'best-guide-seo'.
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