What's a slug?

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Updated 2 years ago

Have you ever wondered what a slug is and how to use it? I finally asked google what a slug is. Can you imagine, it is not the kind that eats your plants. It is what comes after the "/" in your URL In other words it is the name of your URL for that particular page or post.

You can edit it so that a long URL becomes something more meaningful. So, "website.com/when will the pandemic end" can become "website.com/pandamic-end."

Put your keyword phrase in the slug. Eliminate functional words like "and, but, and a" Search engines use your slug to know what your post is about. That definitely helps the SEO.

Keep your slug short and meaningful.

Edit your slug before you post your article. If you edit after you post you will create a new URL and will have to redirect the old URL to the new one. Otherwise, anyone who tries to go to the old URL will get a 404 error.

How do I edit my slug? I use All-In-One-SEO. Look for the permalink and you will see what the search engine will automatically use for your URL It is the first few words of your first paragraph. When you edit your permalink make sure your focused keyword is in the link and keep the link short and be sure it makes sense to a human. Remember to use only letters, spaces, and numbers. I believe Youst has something similar.