Slug Generator
Convert any text into URL-friendly slugs. Handles spaces, special characters, and unicode.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug and why does it matter for SEO?
A URL slug is the readable part of a URL that identifies a specific page. Search engines use the URL path as a ranking signal, and descriptive slugs improve click-through rates when links are shared. A slug like /blog/organic-gardening-tips clearly communicates the page content to both search algorithms and users.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in slugs?
Use hyphens (-) as word separators in slugs. Search engines like Google treat hyphens as word separators but treat underscores as word joiners. This means organic-gardening-tips becomes three words while organic_gardening_tips is treated as one word for ranking purposes.
How long should my URL slugs be?
Keep slugs concise but descriptive. Include your primary keyword near the beginning and remove unnecessary words like "the", "and", "of". Most search engines ignore URLs longer than a few hundred characters and truncate display results. Aim for under 75 characters total URL length.
Should I include dates in URL slugs?
Avoid including dates unless there is a compelling reason. An article about gardening should use /blog/garden-soil-preparation, not /blog/2024/03/soil-prep. Date-based slugs become outdated and complicate content migrations or updates to articles.
Does this tool handle unicode and special characters?
Yes. The tool converts unicode characters using normalization to remove accents, removes or encodes special characters that could cause issues, and converts spaces to hyphens. This ensures compatibility across different systems and browsers.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All slug conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript string operations. Your input text never leaves your device.