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Friendly URL

What it is, what it is for and how it works

What a friendly URL is

Why friendly URLs are important for SEO

#1 – Friendly URLs improve user experience

#2 – They are an enhancement for SEO ranking

Example of Optimized URL

If you need an example of a friendly URL, with the slug optimized for search engines and users, here is one.

Compare: isocialweb.agency/servicio-seo/

With: isocialweb.agency/1465?

Or: isocialweb.agency/default/servicio-seo.html

Which of the three URLs would you choose to publish on your page? Most probably the first one.

In conclusion:

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Friendly URLs are URLs that are easy to remember both for the user and for Google. Just by reading the URL we get a clear idea of its content.

  • The structure of a friendly URL should be short and include the keyword.

    1. Do not use uppercase letters or random numbers
    2. Do not include signs or parameters
    3. Exclude the use of articles in the URL
    4. Avoid spaces between words and use hyphens instead