Text to URL Slug Generator

What Is a URL Slug?

A URL slug is the readable part of a web address. In https://example.com/how-to-count-words, the slug is how-to-count-words.

Why Slugs Matter for SEO

Google reads URL words as a ranking signal. A keyword-rich slug improves your chances of ranking for that keyword and makes URLs more clickable in search results.

Rules for a Perfect Slug

• Always lowercase
• Hyphens instead of spaces (never underscores)
• Remove special characters
• Keep under 60 characters
• Put target keyword near the start