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Domain Glossary

URL Slug

A URL slug is the readable part of a web address that comes after the domain name and identifies a specific page. It is typically made up of lowercase words separated by hyphens and is used to describe the content of the page in a clear and structured way.

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Examples include

example.wiki/blog/what-is-seo

example.biz/products/blue-running-shoes

example.club/locations/chicago

Why URL Slugs Matter

Improve search engine optimization by giving search engines clear context about page content

Improve search engine optimization by giving search engines clear context about page content

Increase click-through rates by making links more readable and trustworthy to users

Increase click-through rates by making links more readable and trustworthy to users

Help users understand what a page is about before clicking

Help users understand what a page is about before clicking

Support site organization and content hierarchy for better navigation and indexing

Support site organization and content hierarchy for better navigation and indexing

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