URL
A URL is the address that identifies where a resource is located and how to access it
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
On a website it should be stable, understandable and consistent with the architecture. Changes should be justified and accompanied by redirects when there is a replacement. A short URL does not in itself improve content that fails to answer the query.
Topics
Variants and linked concepts
- Permalink. A permanent link aims to keep a stable address for a piece of content. If it changes, it needs a consistent transition.