What is a URL
A URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, and it is simply the web address of a page. Every page on your site has its own unique URL, which you can see in the address bar of your web browser. This guide explains what a URL is made of and why it matters for your website.
What is a URL?
A URL is the address browsers use to find and load a specific resource on the web – a page, an image, or a file. Type it in, and your browser knows exactly where to go. Without URLs, there would be no simple way to point people to a particular page.
The parts of a URL
Take https://jethost.com/web-hosting/ as an example. It breaks down into a few parts:
- Protocol –
https://tells the browser to connect securely. - Domain –
jethost.comis the website’s name. - Path –
/web-hosting/points to the exact page. - Query string – anything after a
?, used to pass extra parameters.
Where to find a URL
You can find any page’s address in the address bar at the top of your browser. To copy it, click once in the bar to select the whole address, then copy it. On most phones, tap the address bar to reveal and copy the full link.
Why a clean URL matters
Short, descriptive URLs are easier for people to read and share, and they help search engines understand your page, so they are good for SEO. In WordPress you control this through permalinks, so aim for a URL that describes the page in a few clear words and avoid long strings of numbers or symbols. Keeping a page’s address stable over time also protects the links and search rankings it has already earned. For the technical standard, see the MDN guide to URLs.
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If a address on your site is not working or returns an error, open a ticket through Client Area → Support Tickets and our team will help you track it down.
