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How to Generate URL Slugs - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Enter Your Text

Start by entering the text you want to convert into a URL slug:

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Blog post titles: Convert article headlines to URL-friendly slugs
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Product names: Create clean URLs for e-commerce product pages
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Category names: Generate slugs for categories, tags, and taxonomies

Example: Original Text

Here's a typical blog post title:

How to Learn JavaScript in 2025: A Complete Guide for Beginners!

Step 2

Choose Separator & Settings

Customize how your slug is generated with these SEO settings:

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Hyphen (-): Most common and SEO-friendly separator (recommended)
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Underscore (_): Alternative separator for some systems
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Lowercase: Keep checked for standard URL format

Example: Generated Slug

The URL-friendly slug:

how-to-learn-javascript-in-2025-a-complete-guide-for-beginners
Step 3

View Slug Information

The tool automatically shows useful information about your generated slug:

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Character count: See the length of your slug for URL optimization
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Word count: Number of words in the slug
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SEO friendly: Confirmation that your slug follows best practices
Step 4

Copy or Download Your Slug

Use your generated slug immediately:

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One-click copy: Copy the slug directly to your clipboard
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Download as file: Save as .txt file for batch processing or documentation
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Use in CMS: Perfect for WordPress, Ghost, Hugo, and other platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a URL slug and why do I need one?

A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page in a human-readable format. For example, in "example.com/how-to-learn-javascript", "how-to-learn-javascript" is the slug. Slugs are essential for SEO, user experience, and creating clean, memorable URLs. Use our URL Parser to break down and analyze complete URLs.

Should I use hyphens or underscores in my slugs?

Use hyphens (-) for SEO-friendly slugs. Google treats hyphens as word separators, making your content more discoverable. Underscores are technically valid but hyphens are the industry standard and recommended by search engines.

What happens to special characters and punctuation?

Special characters, punctuation, and symbols are automatically removed to create clean, URL-safe slugs. Only letters, numbers, and your chosen separator remain, ensuring compatibility with all web platforms.

How long should my URL slug be?

Keep slugs concise and descriptive, ideally between 3-5 words or 30-60 characters. Shorter slugs are easier to read and share, while still providing enough context about the page content. According to Google's URL structure guidelines, simple and descriptive URLs are better for both users and search engines. The tool shows character count to help you optimize. You can also build complete URLs with our Query String Builder.

Can I use the generated slugs in WordPress or other CMS?

Absolutely! The generated slugs work perfectly with WordPress, Ghost, Hugo, Jekyll, Next.js, and any other content management system or static site generator. Just copy and paste them into your permalink settings or front matter.

Is the slug generator completely free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited slug generation and no usage limits. No registration required, and you can generate as many slugs as you need for all your content.

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