URL Slug Length Best Practices
Build predictable slugs that users can scan quickly and systems can handle safely.
1. Keep slugs concise and intent-specific, usually 3-8 words.
2. Use lowercase plus hyphens for consistent normalization.
3. Remove stopwords when they do not change meaning.
4. Avoid dates unless versioning is part of page intent.
5. Freeze slugs post-publish and redirect only when necessary.
6. Enforce slug rules in CMS or generation pipelines.