{"id":14970,"date":"2024-03-14T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=14970"},"modified":"2024-03-14T14:26:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:26:11","slug":"wordpress-custom-permalinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-custom-permalinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Creating Custom Permalinks in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a digital world where good search engine optimization plays a crucial role in your website\u2019s visibility, <strong>setting up a solid permalink structure is essential<\/strong>. And when we say permalink structure, we mean all the permalinks that can be found on your website, such as pages, posts, and even categories and tags.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Luckily, if you\u2019re a WordPress user, <strong>this popular CMS platform comes with different solutions right out the box that allow you to make a permalink structure that is search engine and user-friendly<\/strong>. And in case you want more detailed customization, there are different plugins at your disposal capable of elevating your permalink strategy to a whole new level.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before we begin sharing our tips and exploring different ways in which you can create and set up WordPress custom permalinks, let\u2019s take a brief look at what a permalink is and why it\u2019s so important for your website in the first place.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">What is a Permalink and Why It Is Important<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Derived from the words \u201cpermanent\u201d and \u201clink\u201d, <strong>permalinks represent the URLs of the content on your WordPress site<\/strong>, including your pages, posts, categories, tags, and so on. People copy and paste these permalinks in order to access a certain page or post on your site, while search engines use them to link to your website. As for the custom permalink, it is a URL structure used for a particular WordPress page set in a way that doesn\u2019t affect the settings of other permalinks or your WordPress URL structure as a whole.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-are-wordpress-permalinks\/\">Permalinks are important<\/a> because, in a way,<strong> they represent your content and can let people know what they can expect if they click on a certain page or post<\/strong>, which can encourage more people to check them out. Likewise, permalinks <strong>indicate to search engines what the page or post is going to be about<\/strong>, which can have a positive impact on your page ranks and, by extension, the visibility of your content. That\u2019s why it\u2019s highly recommended that you assign appropriate permalink names to different types of content on your WordPress website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Additionally, setting up a solid permalink structure can also help you prevent having any duplicate permalinks on your website. For example, if you have two posts with the same title, you can easily differentiate them by adding different date and time stamps to each permalink.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that you have a general idea of why taking care of your permalinks is important, let\u2019s see what WordPress has in store when it comes to customizing permalinks in a way that will be most beneficial to your website.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Apart from allowing you to set the main permalink structure, WordPress also lets you customize URLs of your individual posts, pages, categories, tags, and other types of content. There are even different plugins you can use for creating completely custom permalinks when it comes to specific website areas.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Without further ado, here\u2019s a detailed guide on how to create custom permalinks in WordPress:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#best-practices-for-wordpress-permalinks\">Best Practices for WordPress Permalinks<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#change-the-structure-of-permalinks\">How to Change the Structure of Your Permalinks<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#change-the-default-category-and-tag-url-prefix\">How to Change the Default Category and Tag URL Prefix in WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#change-the-urls-of-individual-wordpress-posts-or-pages\">How to Change the URLs of Individual WordPress Posts or Pages<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#change-individual-category-or-tag-urls\">How to Change Individual WordPress Category or Tag URLs<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#change-author-page-url\">How to Change a WordPress Author Page URL<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#create-custom-permalinks\">How to Create Custom Permalinks in WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#set-up-permalink-redirects\">How to Set Up Permalink Redirects<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"best-practices-for-wordpress-permalinks\"><\/a>Best Practices for WordPress Permalinks<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Before we dive into the practicalities of changing the permalinks and creating custom ones, let\u2019s quickly go through some of the best practices for your permalink structure. The general advice is basically the same as for URLs in general. When it comes to SEO, which is among the most pressing concerns, there are certain rules for <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-is-best-seo-friendly-url-structure\/\">creating an SEO-friendly URL structure<\/a>, so make sure to check them out.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Your permalinks should be:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Unique: each of your pages and posts must have its own unique permalink. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Short and descriptive: it should be clear from the permalink what the page or post is about, and it should include as few stop words (a, the, on, and, is\u2026) or none at all.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Containing the keyword in its entirety<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">With words separated with dashes, not underscores<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Lowercase only<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Consistent: once you settle on your typical permalink structure (eg. SEO keyword, name of the post, typical length) you should stick to it. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In some cases, you will want to use <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-url-shorteners\/\">URL shorteners<\/a>. These have nothing to do with how you structure your permalinks since they are going to be cloaked and displayed differently. URL shorteners are ideal for affiliate links and for linking on social media. However, don\u2019t rely on them too much for shortening your permalinks. They should be short and descriptive from the start.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally &#8211; and we can\u2019t stress this strongly enough &#8211; make sure your permalinks are indeed permanent. They should be created in a way that\u2019s sustainable in the long run. If, however, you do have to change the permalink for your page or post, do not forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-301-redirects-in-wordpress\/\">set up 301 redirects<\/a>. Otherwise, you will have broken links.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"change-the-structure-of-permalinks\"><\/a>How to Change the Structure of Your Permalinks<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]By default, WordPress uses the plain format to display your permalinks. This means that if you don\u2019t take care of the permalink structure of your WordPress site right away, your permalinks will look something like this:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/example.com\/?p=123[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]That doesn\u2019t look really informative or search-engine friendly, does it?<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Fortunately, as we already mentioned, WordPress lets you set the permalink structure in a way that is more readable and SEO-friendly in general.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]All you have to do is <strong>go to <em>Settings &gt;&gt; Permalinks<\/em> in your admin dashboard<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Permalinks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once there, among the <em>Common Settings<\/em>, you can change the way your permalinks will look. As you can see, we chose the option that allows your posts to be displayed by a post name, which allows for a more detailed and descriptive structure in general:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Common-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Permalinks Common Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Common-Settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Common-Settings-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Common-Settings-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Don\u2019t forget to save your settings<\/strong> when you\u2019re done for the changes to take effect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have a new website or blog, we advise you to apply the permalink structure that includes a post name in the URL. Also, it\u2019s best to do this sooner than later, as changing permalinks can and does affect your SEO rankings. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"change-the-default-category-and-tag-url-prefix\"><\/a>How to Change the Default Category and Tag URL Prefix in WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The default setting used in WordPress for categories is \/category\/, while \/tag\/ is used for all the tag pages. An example would look something like this:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/example.com\/category\/business<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/example.com\/tag\/startup<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you want, you can easily change this default setting by heading to <em>Settings &gt;&gt; Permalinks<\/em>. In the Optional section, you have the option to insert custom names that will override the default WordPress settings. You can use any name that you see fit. For example, you can name your category base as \u201ctopics\u201d, or your tag base as \u201chashtags\u201d:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Optional.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Permalinks Optional\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Optional.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Optional-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalinks-Optional-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you choose these names, your category and tag URLs will look something like this:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/example.com\/topics\/business<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/example.com\/hashtags\/startup<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"change-the-urls-of-individual-wordpress-posts-or-pages\"><\/a>How to Change the URLs of Individual WordPress Posts or Pages<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As soon as you set the general permalink structure, WordPress will use it for all the links on your website. However, you can easily override these settings on individual pages or posts, if you want. This can be done <strong>by changing the URL slug inside the URL of a page, post, or custom post type<\/strong> (like WooCommerce products, for example). The slug is generated automatically, according to the page or post name itself.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To do this, simply <strong>head to the page\/post you wish to change and customize your URL slug within the page\/post editor itself<\/strong>. You will find the option to change it on the right side of your editor screen, in the <em>Permalink<\/em> dropdown.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalink-URL-Slug.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Permalink URL Slug\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalink-URL-Slug.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalink-URL-Slug-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Permalink-URL-Slug-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Note that this applies to editing your permalink <strong>before publishing the article<\/strong>. The procedure is the same for changing the URL of your already published posts and pages, but with one major caveat: if you change the URL in any way, it will result in broken links. To fix this, you will need to set up redirects for the posts and pages you changed the URL for. We\u2019ll explain how to do this at the end of this article. The same goes for changing the permalinks for your products, categories and tags.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"change-individual-category-or-tag-urls\"><\/a>How to Change Individual WordPress Category or Tag URLs<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Aside from customizing your default category and tag prefixes (which we showed you in one of the steps above), you can change the slug of individual categories and tags as well.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Go to <em>Posts &gt;&gt; Categories<\/em>, find the category you wish to change the URL name of, and hit the <em>Edit<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Post Categories\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit Post Categories\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]An editing screen will appear, showing you some additional category settings. You will be able to change the slug of your category here.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-Slug.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Post Categories Slug\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-Slug.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-Slug-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-Slug-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Similarly, you can also edit the slug of a tag. You can do this by accessing <em>Posts &gt;&gt; Tags<\/em> and then clicking the <em>Edit<\/em> button of the tag whose URL you wish to change.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Tags.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Post Tags\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Tags.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Tags-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Tags-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Tags.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit Post Tags\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Tags.jpg 800w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Tags-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Tags-768x359.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Tags-620x290.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;78px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"change-author-page-url\"><\/a>How to Change a WordPress Author Page URL<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When it comes to WordPress author pages, there\u2019s the \/author\/ base prefix that is automatically added to them. Like this:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/example.com\/author\/maryanne[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you want to change this base prefix or the author slug itself, you\u2019ll need the help of a plugin called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/edit-author-slug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edit Author Slug<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit Author Slug\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin\/\">install the plugin<\/a> and activate it, <strong>access the <em>Users &gt;&gt; All Users<\/em> page and click the <em>Edit<\/em> button located under the username whose permalink structure you wish to change<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Users.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit Users\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Users.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Users-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Users-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once the <em>Edit User admin<\/em> screen opens, scroll down until you find the <em>Edit Author Slug<\/em> section. Here, you will be able to choose from different slug combinations, or you can simply add a custom one. Just make sure to hit the <em>Update User<\/em> button for the changes to take effect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Author-Slug.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Author Slug\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Author-Slug.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Author-Slug-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Author-Slug-620x453.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For changing the default author permalink prefix, go to <em>Settings &gt;&gt; Edit Author Slug<\/em>. Once there, you will be able to see the option to change the author base at the very top. Also, you will be able to set the author base according to the author\u2019s role.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit Author Slug Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-Settings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-Settings-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-Settings-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Author-Slug-Settings-620x375.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;78px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"create-custom-permalinks\"><\/a>How to Create Custom Permalinks in WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you want to override the default settings of your permalink structure and change custom permalinks for only specific areas of your site, there is a plugin that can help you out with this.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First things first, you should install and activate the plugin called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/custom-permalinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Custom Permalinks<\/a>. This plugin gives you complete control over your website\u2019s permalink structure and <strong>lets you assign custom permalinks for individual posts, pages, tags, and categories<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Custom-Permalinks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Custom Permalinks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Custom-Permalinks.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Custom-Permalinks-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Custom-Permalinks-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First, you need to access the editing screen of your page or post. You will be able to see the option to create your custom permalink right below the editor.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Permalink.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Post Permalink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Permalink.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Permalink-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Permalink-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you want, you can create custom permalinks for your tags and categories as well.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For categories, head to the <em>Posts &gt;&gt; Categories<\/em> page and click the <em>Edit<\/em> button under the category whose permalink structure you wish to change. The same rules apply for setting up the permalink structure for your tags \u2013 you just need to head to <em>Posts &gt;&gt; Tags<\/em> instead.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Post Categories\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Post-Categories-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit Post Categories\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Edit-Post-Categories-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Scroll down a bit once you\u2019re in the <em>Edit Category<\/em> page, and you will notice the option called <em>Custom Permalink<\/em>. Aside from <strong>letting you change the slug<\/strong>, this option also <strong>allows you to leave out the category base prefix entirely when creating the URL.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Category-Custom-Permalink.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Category Custom Permalink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Category-Custom-Permalink.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Category-Custom-Permalink-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Category-Custom-Permalink-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Moreover, by clicking on <em>Custom Permalinks<\/em> in your admin dashboard, you get to disable all custom permalinks using bulk actions. Just hit the <em>Apply<\/em> button once you select all the custom permalinks you wish to delete, and your default permalink structure will be activated instead.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PostTypes-Permalinks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"PostTypes Permalinks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PostTypes-Permalinks.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PostTypes-Permalinks-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PostTypes-Permalinks-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;78px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"set-up-permalink-redirects\"><\/a>How to Set Up Permalink Redirects<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Taking care of your redirects is important because it will prevent your users from running into <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/404-not-found-wordpress-error\/\">404 errors<\/a>. When it comes to post and page URLs, WordPress applies changes and sets up your redirects automatically. But, if you want to set the redirects of your fully customized or author permalinks, you need to use the help of a plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/redirection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Redirection<\/a> plugin for this task.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Redirection.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Redirection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Redirection.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Redirection-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Redirection-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you\u2019re done with installing and activating the Redirection plugin, <strong>go to <em>Tools &gt;&gt; Redirection<\/em><\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Setting up your redirects is quite easy. All you have to do is<strong> insert the old URL in the \u201cSource URL\u201d box<\/strong>, and <strong>add the new one in the box called \u201cTarget URL\u201d<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Redirection.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add New Redirection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Redirection.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Redirection-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Redirection-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, hit the <em>Add redirect<\/em> button to store your changes and you\u2019re all set.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>An easily readable permalink structure can be a great boost for your website\u2019s SEO<\/strong> since it can help define the way users and search engines see the URLs of your content. As you can see from all the instructions we presented above, setting up a solid permalink structure in WordPress is quite easy. <strong>Aside from the standard permalink system that comes with WordPress by default, there are also different types of plugins you can install<\/strong> and use for more in-depth customization of all your permalinks. This includes permalinks for your posts, pages, categories, tags, and even user roles.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And just a final note before we go \u2013 the sooner you take care of your website\u2019s permalink structure, the better. After all, changing your permalinks when you already have tons of posts and pages can be a bit challenging. That\u2019s why we <strong>advise you to use one permalink structure from the very beginning and stick to it<\/strong>. But, in case you still end up changing your mind at some point, you have the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-301-redirects-in-wordpress\/\">set up 301 redirects in WordPress<\/a> to prevent your website from losing traffic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a comprehensive guide that will help you set up WordPress custom permalinks and ensure that your permalink structure is search engine and user-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15021,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[25,4,13],"class_list":["post-14970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources","tag-seo","tag-tips","tag-wordpress"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14970\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}