URL Slug

A URL slug is the part of a URL that comes after the domain name and describes the specific web page’s content in a human-readable and search-engine-friendly manner. The URL slug is typically created from the page title and separated by hyphens to make it easier for both users and search engines to understand the content of the page.

Examples of URL slugs:

1. For a blog post about healthy smoothie recipes, the URL slug might be: /healthy-smoothie-recipes

So the full URL would look like: https://www.example.com/healthy-smoothie-recipes

2. For an e-commerce product page for a specific model of running shoes, the URL slug might be: /running-shoes/nike-air-zoom-pegasus-38

So the full URL would look like: https://www.examplestore.com/running-shoes/nike-air-zoom-pegasus-38

Best practices for creating URL slugs include:

• Keep them short and descriptive
• Use hyphens to separate words
• Avoid using special characters or spaces
• Use lowercase letters

Following these best practices helps improve the user experience and can positively impact your site’s SEO.

External resources:

1. Moz’s guide on URL best practices
2. Yoast’s guide on creating SEO-friendly URLs