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Launch· Page-level

Use readable URLs for new pages

A URL path should describe the destination without unnecessary codes or parameters.

Why it matters

People can understand and share it more easily; changing existing URLs needs redirects.

Do it step by step

  1. 1

    Review new page slugs before publishing.

  2. 2

    Use short descriptive words and a consistent format.

  3. 3

    Avoid changing stable existing URLs unless there is a clear reason; redirect any changed address.

Example

/services/site-audit/ is clearer than /page?id=47.

Check your work

A visitor can predict the topic from the path and the URL returns the intended page.

Complete when

New page templates generate readable, stable paths.

Prompt for an AI coding agent

Use this with an agent that can inspect your project. Account and external actions remain yours to complete.

Inspect my existing website project before editing. Use readable URLs for new pages. Review new page slugs before publishing. Use short descriptive words and a consistent format. Avoid changing stable existing URLs unless there is a clear reason; redirect any changed address. Keep the existing framework and design conventions. Verify the result with the project's checks and by inspecting the rendered page or response. Explain any manual account, hosting, or Search Console steps I must do myself.

Tools and references

Reviewed 2026-11-04