Blog Slug Generator

Generate clean, SEO-optimized URL slugs for blog posts. Works with any blogging platform or CMS.

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Why Blog Post Slugs Matter for SEO

Your blog post slug is one of the first things Google evaluates when crawling a new page. A well-crafted slug with relevant keywords signals to search engines what the content is about, improving your chances of ranking for those terms.

Blog Slug Formula

The best blog slugs follow a simple formula:

  1. Take your blog post title
  2. Remove stop words (a, the, is, how, to, etc.)
  3. Keep 3-5 core keywords
  4. Separate with hyphens

Example: "How to Build a REST API with Node.js in 2024" → build-rest-api-nodejs

Slugs for Different Blog Platforms

PlatformSlug LocationAuto-generates?
WordPressPermalink settingsYes, from title
GhostPost settings sidebarYes, from title
HugoFilename or frontmatterFrom filename
JekyllFilenameFrom filename
Next.jsRoute/filenameManual
GatsbyFrontmatter slug fieldManual

Bulk Blog Slug Generation

Planning a content calendar? Switch to bulk mode to generate slugs for all your upcoming blog post titles at once. Paste one title per line.

FAQ

Should I include the year in my blog slug?

Only if the content is genuinely time-sensitive (e.g., "best-tools-2024"). For evergreen content, omit the year so the URL stays relevant when you update the post.

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