Slug Generator
Generate URL-friendly slugs from text
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a slug and why is it important?
A slug is a URL-friendly version of text, typically used in web addresses. Slugs improve SEO, readability, and usability of URLs by removing special characters and using hyphens or underscores to separate words.
What characters are allowed in slugs?
Slugs typically contain only lowercase letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and separator characters (hyphens or underscores). All other characters, including spaces and punctuation, are removed or replaced.
When should I use hyphens vs underscores?
Hyphens are generally preferred for URLs as they're treated as word separators by search engines. Underscores are sometimes used in programming contexts. Both are valid, but hyphens are more common for web URLs.
How are slugs used in web development?
Slugs are used in URLs for blog posts, product pages, and other content. They help create readable, memorable URLs that are also SEO-friendly. Frameworks often auto-generate slugs from titles for routing purposes.