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
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
Home
mydomain.com/
About
mydomain.com/
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:
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
This approach keeps URLs intuitive for your visitors and helps search engines understand your site’s structure.
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