Turn a page title into a readable address and avoid unnecessary changes that break existing links.
A URL slug is the part of an address that identifies a particular page, such as workshop-preparation-guide. It should help someone recognize the destination without needing to decode your internal naming system.
Describe the subject clearly
For a general guide, “workshop-preparation-guide” is more durable than “new-post-final-2026.” A date belongs in the address when the content is specifically about that period, such as one year's event programme.
Keep enough detail to distinguish the page, but avoid stuffing every related term into the address. The title and content can explain the topic more fully.
Use the generator as a starting point
- Open the r37dy slug generator.
- Enter the intended page title.
- Review the result for readability and meaning.
- Check that the address is available in the system where you will publish.
- Test the final published URL.
A generator transforms text; it does not know whether two titles describe the same page or whether an abbreviation is meaningful to your audience. Review the result rather than treating it as an automatic editorial decision.
Avoid changing established URLs casually
Old links can exist in emails, printed codes and other websites. Renaming a page without maintaining an appropriate route from the old address can strand those visitors.
If a title changes slightly but the subject remains the same, the existing slug may still be suitable. When an address must change, use the publishing system's supported redirect process and test the old link afterwards.
Readable addresses are one part of a useful page. They do not compensate for unclear or incomplete content, and a generated slug is not a ranking guarantee.
Try the slug generator, then use the link audit checklist. Create a r37dy account when you need stable sharing links around your published pages.