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How to Turn a Title Into a Clean URL Slug

Convert a blog post title or page name into a clean, lowercase, hyphenated slug for a URL.

Key takeaways

  • Slug Generator turns a title like "My Great Article!" into a clean slug like "my-great-article" for use in a URL.
  • Removes punctuation, lowercases everything, and replaces spaces with hyphens — the standard pattern most CMS platforms expect.
  • A clean, readable slug is better for both SEO and readability than a title crammed raw into a URL.

Generating a slug

Type your title into Slug Generator and the URL-friendly version appears instantly, ready to paste into your CMS or routing setup.

Frequently asked questions

Does it handle special characters and accents?

Yes — accented characters are converted to their plain-letter equivalent, and symbols are stripped, leaving a clean ASCII slug.

Should slugs include numbers, like a date?

That's a style choice — many sites include a date or category prefix for organization; this tool converts whatever title text you give it, so include anything you want in the slug itself.

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