URL slugs are the exact addresses for pages or collection items on your website. Here's a comprehensive guide to managing them effectively:

Finding URL Slugs

To find a page's URL slug while logged in:

• Use full preview mode and check the address bar
• Visit your site in private/incognito mode
• Check page or item settings directly

Formatting Requirements

URL slugs must follow these rules:

• Always lowercase (uppercase characters automatically convert)
• 3-250 characters for most pages
• 3-200 characters for blog posts, events, and products
• Only dashes (-) allowed as special characters
• Cannot reuse product URL slugs after deletion

Reserved URLs

Some URL slugs are reserved for system use, including:

• account, api, assets, auth, cart
• checkout, commerce, config
• search, static, storage
• Collection page URLs become reserved

Changing URL Slugs

To change a page URL:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Hover over page and click settings
3. Update URL slug field
4. Save changes

For blog posts:

1. Open blog page
2. Access post settings
3. Edit Post URL field
4. Save changes

Important Considerations

After changing URLs:

• Create 301 redirects from old to new URLs
• Update existing internal links
• Edit page links where necessary
• Consider SEO impact

URL slugs help organize your site structure and improve user navigation. Always maintain consistent formatting and implement proper redirects when making changes to prevent broken links.

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