A slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page in a human-readable way. For example, in https://example.com/blog/how-to-make-coffee, the slug is how-to-make-coffee. Good slugs are lowercase, hyphenated, and free of special characters.

How are special characters handled?

Accented characters (e, u, n with accents) are converted to their ASCII equivalents. Spaces become hyphens. Characters with no ASCII equivalent are removed. Multiple consecutive hyphens are collapsed to one.

Does slug length matter for SEO?

Shorter slugs are generally better. Google recommends keeping URLs concise and descriptive. Aim for 3-5 meaningful words that describe the page content. Avoid filler words like "a", "the", and "of" in slugs.

Should slugs include dates?

It depends on your content strategy. Date-based slugs can make content feel dated and are harder to change later. Timeless slugs are more flexible. Most modern blogs prefer timeless slugs.

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URL Slug Generator

Convert any text into a clean URL slug. Handles special characters, spaces, and Unicode. Free browser-based slug generator.

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Convert titles, headings, and any text into clean, SEO-friendly URL slugs instantly. Removes special characters, converts accented letters, collapses spaces into hyphens, and lowercases everything.

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