A slug does not need to be clever. It needs to be readable, stable, and easy to reuse in links, docs, and internal references.
What good slugs usually do
- keep the main intent visible
- remove weak filler
- avoid random symbols
- stay stable after publication
What to remove first
Text
Raw title: The best way to think about UTM naming in 2026!!!
Slug: the-best-way-to-think-about-utm-naming-in-2026
Better slug: utm-naming-guideWhy shorter is often better
Long slugs are not automatically more descriptive. After a point, they stop adding meaning and start adding noise.
| Keep | Remove |
|---|---|
| core noun | weak intro phrases |
| core action or topic | repeated modifiers |
| one stable structure | punctuation and clutter |
Slug review
- Keep the main topic near the beginning.
- Remove weak lead-ins like “the best way to”.
- Prefer one stable separator style.
- Do not keep changing the slug after links already exist.
Related tool
Slugify URL
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