How to Create SEO-Friendly Slugs
Create clean, readable, lowercase URL slugs using simple rules for search-friendly pages and blog posts.
By TextCheckPro Editorial Team
In this guide
What makes a good slug
A good slug is short, readable, lowercase, and separated with hyphens. It should describe the page clearly without unnecessary words, random symbols, or confusing numbers.
Slug cleanup rules
Remove special characters, avoid duplicate separators, convert spaces to hyphens, remove extra punctuation, and keep the URL meaningful for users.
Keep slugs stable
Once a page is published, avoid changing the slug unless necessary. Changing URLs can create broken links if redirects are not handled correctly.
Use slugs for clarity, not keyword stuffing
A slug should help users understand the page topic. Avoid forcing too many keywords into the URL because it can look unnatural and harder to read.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers related to this TextCheckPro guide and the connected text workflow.
Should slugs use underscores or hyphens?
Hyphens are generally easier to read and commonly used in clean URLs.
Should a slug include every word from the title?
No. A slug can be shorter than the title as long as it clearly describes the page topic.