WordPress Permalink

The WordPress, a permalink is the URL structure that is used to link to your individual posts, pages, categories, and other content on your website. Permalinks are important for search engine optimization (SEO) and user-friendly navigation. They help both search engines and visitors understand the structure of your site and the hierarchy of your content.

As of my last update in September 2021, WordPress offers several options for setting up permalinks. Here’s how you can customize them:

1. Default Permalinks: The default permalink structure uses numeric values to identify posts and pages. For example, “https://example.com/?p=123.” However, this structure isn’t very informative for users or search engines.
2. Post Name Permalinks: This is one of the most popular permalink structures. It uses the title of your post or page as the URL. For example, “https://example.com/sample-post/.”
3. Day and Name Permalinks: This structure includes the year, month, day, and post/page name in the URL. For example, “https://example.com/2023/08/27/sample-post/.”
4. Month and Name Permalinks: Similar to the “Day and Name” structure, but it omits the day, resulting in a shorter URL. For example, “https://example.com/2023/08/sample-post/.”
5. Numeric Permalinks: This structure uses numeric values based on the post or page ID. It’s similar to the default structure but slightly more descriptive. For example, “https://example.com/archives/123.”
6. Custom Structure: You can create a custom permalink structure using a combination of placeholders. Placeholders include %year%, %month%, %day%, %postname%, %category%, and more. For example, “/%category%/%postname%/” would result in URLs like “https://example.com/category/sample-post/.”

To customize your permalinks, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to “Settings” > “Permalinks.”
3. Choose the desired permalink structure or create a custom structure.
4. Save your changes.

Keep in mind that changing your permalink structure after your site is live can affect existing URLs and their SEO. If you’ve already published content and want to change the structure, consider setting up proper redirects to avoid broken links and maintain SEO rankings.

Since WordPress is regularly updated, there might have been changes or additions related to permalinks. I recommend checking the official WordPress documentation or your specific version of WordPress for the most current information on permalink options and best practices.