Generated slug
How to use the URL slug generator
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Type or paste your page title
Enter the full title of your blog post, product page, or landing page. The slug updates live as you type — no button press needed.
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Toggle stopword stripping (optional)
Check "Strip stopwords" to remove filler words like "the", "a", and "of". This produces a shorter, more keyword-dense slug favoured by most SEO professionals.
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Pick your preferred variant
The tool shows your default slug, a stopword-stripped version, a numbered variant (for duplicate titles), and a date-prefixed version (useful for news or blog archives).
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Copy and paste into your CMS
Click "Copy" next to any slug. In WordPress, paste it into the URL slug field in the post editor. In ZonedWeb, Zoni can set it automatically when you describe your page.
URL slug best practices for SEO
Use hyphens, not underscores
Google treats hyphens as word separators but underscores as connectors. 'how-to-bake-bread' is three words to Google; 'how_to_bake_bread' reads as one compound word.
Lead with your keyword
Put the target keyword as early in the slug as possible. '/seo-slug-generator' is stronger than '/tools/generator-for-seo-slugs'.
Keep it lowercase
URLs are case-sensitive on most servers. Mixed-case slugs can create duplicate-content issues. Always use all-lowercase.
Avoid dates unless you update content
'/2019/how-to-seo' looks stale in 2025. Omit dates for evergreen content. Use them only for time-sensitive posts you plan to keep current.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a URL slug?
A URL slug is the human-readable part of a web address that identifies a specific page. For example, in 'yoursite.com/how-to-start-a-blog', the slug is 'how-to-start-a-blog'. Good slugs are lowercase, use hyphens between words, and include the page's main keyword.
Why do slugs matter for SEO?
Search engines read the slug as a strong signal about page content. A slug that contains your target keyword — like '/url-slug-generator' — tells Google exactly what the page covers and helps it rank for that term. Short, descriptive slugs also earn higher click-through rates because users can read them in the address bar before clicking.
Should I include stopwords in my slug?
Generally no. Stopwords like 'the', 'a', 'and', 'of', and 'in' add length without adding ranking signal. Most SEO professionals recommend removing them. For example, 'how-to-start-a-blog' can become 'how-start-blog'. However, if removing stopwords changes the meaning or readability, keep them — clarity beats brevity.
How long should a URL slug be?
Keep slugs under 75 characters (ideally 3–5 words). Google truncates displayed URLs in search results around that length. Shorter slugs are easier to share, type, and remember. Avoid keyword stuffing — use only the words that genuinely describe the page.
Can I change a slug after publishing?
Yes, but set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one. Without a redirect, any backlinks or bookmarks pointing to the old URL will return a 404. In WordPress, you can change a slug in the post editor and the plugin handles redirects automatically. On ZonedWeb, Zoni can update slugs and configure redirects for you.
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