How to Create Clean URL Slugs

A URL slug is the readable part of a page address. For example, a guide about converting CSV to JSON might use a slug like how-to-convert-csv-to-json-online.

Clean slugs help users understand a link before opening it, and they make site structure easier to scan.

Good slugs are short, lowercase, and specific. They do not need every word from the title.

• Use lowercase words.
• Separate words with hyphens.
• Remove filler words when the meaning stays clear.
• Avoid dates unless the page is truly date-specific.

The slug, title, and page content should all point to the same topic. A mismatch may confuse users and make future content maintenance harder.