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URL Slug Generator
Turn a title or a sentence into a clean, lowercase, hyphen-separated URL slug as you type. Runs entirely in your browser.
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What Is a URL Slug?
A URL slug is the part of a web address that identifies a specific page in a
readable way, usually the last segment. In
sshot.online/blog/how-to-shorten-a-long-url, the slug is
how-to-shorten-a-long-url.
How to Create an SEO-Friendly URL Slug
- Type or paste your title into the box above.
- The slug updates automatically: lowercase, spaces replaced with hyphens, special characters removed.
- Adjust the options if you want stop words removed or a maximum length.
- Copy the result.
URL Slug Best Practices
- Keep URLs short. Shorter slugs are easier to read, share, and remember.
- Use readable words instead of IDs or random characters.
- Use hyphens to separate words, not underscores or spaces.
- Avoid unnecessary characters such as punctuation and symbols.
- Use descriptive terms that reflect what the page is actually about.
- Avoid keyword stuffing. A slug with the same word repeated several times looks spammy and doesn't help rankings.
URL Slug Examples
| Title | Slug |
|---|---|
| Best Tools for Web Developers! | best-tools-for-web-developers |
| 10 Tips for Better Sleep | 10-tips-for-better-sleep |
| What Is SEO? A Beginner's Guide | what-is-seo-a-beginners-guide |
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good URL slug?
A good slug is short, lowercase, uses hyphens between words, and describes the page without unnecessary characters or repeated keywords.
Does this tool remove special characters automatically?
Yes. Punctuation and symbols are removed automatically, and spaces are converted into hyphens.
What does removing stop words do?
It removes common short words such as "a", "the", and "and" from the slug, which can make it shorter and more focused.
Is this URL slug generator free?
Yes. It is free to use and does not require signup.
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