A good URL slug is easy to read, easy to share and specific enough to describe the page. It does not need every word from the title. In fact, shorter slugs are often easier to keep stable over time.
Use the Slug Generator to clean drafts, then compare the result with how to create cleaner URL slugs.
Good examples
/meta-description-length/, /utm-naming-conventions/ and /json-error-message/ are readable because they remove filler and keep the topic visible.
Weak examples
/the-complete-ultimate-guide-to-everything-about-meta-descriptions/ is too long. /post-123/ is too vague. /Meta_Description_Length/ is harder to type and less consistent.
Before publishing
Choose a slug you can keep. Changing URLs later requires redirects and creates extra maintenance. If the page topic may expand, avoid a slug that is too narrow.
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