Technical SEO

Slug

Also known as: URL segment

A readable URL segment identifying a page, usually based on the resource name.

A practical example

The glossary uses the slug 'technical-seo.'

What should I know?

Changing an existing page's slug requires considering a redirect.

Technical SEO in practice

Check crawler access, server responses, and content processing separately. Then assess indexing and search appearance. These stages are connected but distinct and need different diagnostic methods.

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Related terms

URLAn address identifying a specific online resource and how to access it, such as a product page or document.301 redirectAn HTTP response pointing to a new URL and indicating a permanent move.SEO migrationA domain, URL structure, or platform change planned with existing visibility in mind.

Documentation and further reading

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