Frequently Asked Questions

What is a URL slug?

A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page in an easy-to-read format. For example, in 'example.com/blog/seo-tips', the slug is 'seo-tips'.

Why are URL slugs important for SEO?

URL slugs help search engines understand your page content, improve click-through rates, and make URLs more shareable. Clean, keyword-rich slugs are a confirmed ranking factor.

Is SlugURL free to use?

Yes! SlugURL is 100% free with no hidden costs, premium tiers, or feature limitations. All features are available to everyone forever.

How does SlugURL protect my privacy?

SlugURL processes everything locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device. We use no tracking, no cookies, and no server uploads.

What is kebab-case and why use it?

Kebab-case uses hyphens to separate words (e.g., 'seo-friendly-url'). It's best for URLs because Google treats hyphens as word separators, improving SEO.

What is the ideal slug length?

The optimal length is 30-50 characters. This provides enough room for keywords while staying concise. Slugs over 60 characters may be truncated in search results.

How are special characters handled?

Special characters are converted to ASCII equivalents (é→e, ş→s, ğ→g). This ensures URLs work everywhere without encoding issues.

What languages are supported?

SlugURL supports Turkish and English with proper handling of language-specific characters and stop words.

Can I process multiple slugs at once?

Yes! Use the Batch Validator feature to process hundreds of slugs at once and export as CSV.

How does the SEO score work?

The SEO score (0-100) analyzes length, keyword presence, readability, format, and special characters. Scores above 90 indicate excellent optimization.

Hyphens or underscores for SEO?

Always use hyphens! Google treats hyphens as word separators but underscores join words together, which hurts SEO.

Can I change a slug without losing SEO?

Yes, but you must implement a 301 redirect from the old to new URL. This transfers link equity and maintains rankings.

Can I use SlugURL offline?

Yes! SlugURL is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Install it on your device to use offline anytime.

Can I export slugs to CSV?

Yes! Both single and bulk generation support CSV export with original text, generated slug, SEO score, and timestamp.

What are stop words?

Stop words are common words like 'a', 'the', 'and', 'or'. SlugURL can automatically remove them to create shorter, more focused slugs.