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Technical SEO

URL

Plain-English definition

A URL is the web address used to identify and reach a page or other resource.

In Plain English

A URL is an address. A readable path can give people a useful clue about its destination, such as /guides/snake-plant-care/.

Why it matters

Consistent, descriptive new paths are easier to recognise and share. Avoid unnecessary parameters where practical, but protect established addresses: changing a valid URL can break routes and history.

Example

https://example.com/guides/snake-plant-care/

Common misunderstanding

Do not change an established URL purely to add a keyword. When a move is genuinely needed, redirect the old address to the closest relevant destination.