Basics
Website Structure
A clear, logical URL structure improves navigation, SEO and overall site organization. Aim for descriptive, hierarchical paths that reflect your content.
Key components
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Protocol
Begins with https:// for secure data transfer. -
Domain name
Your registered address (e.g. mydomain.com). -
Top-level domain (TLD)
The suffix like .com, .org or a country code (.au). -
URL segments
Path sections separated by /, showing hierarchy. -
URL slug
The human-friendly text at the end of a path, summarizing the page for both users and search engines.
Example Structure
Page type | URL |
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Home | mydomain.com/ |
About | mydomain.com/about |
Our Corgis | mydomain.com/our-corgis |
Litters | mydomain.com/litters |
Contact Us | mydomain.com/contact-us |
FAQ | mydomain.com/faq |
Blog | mydomain.com/blog |
For content-specific pages, nest slugs under their parent:
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Breeding page
mydomain.com/litters/my-first-litter -
Article page
mydomain.com/blog/my-first-article -
Individual profile
mydomain.com/our-pugs/apex-elite-charlie-smith
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