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How to make permalink to match post title
Written By octwelve on Jan. 3, 2008.
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I just noticed that when I edit my post title, the URL stays the same. For example:
http://octwelve.com/2008/01/03/browser-testing-on-vista-is-a-pain/
I changed the title to just Browser testing on Vista but the URL remains unchanged. How do I fix that?
Thanks!
alexsuraci
Written Jan. 3, 2008 / Report /
It's supposed to do that so the url doesn't change for anyone linking to it, "permalink" meaning "permanent link".
I think you can edit it anyway though, there should be a "Slug" option somewhere.
dreamweaver
Written Jan. 3, 2008 / Report /
Yes, look for a box titled "Post slug" on the right side when you edit the post and you can edit the permalink.
octwelve
Written Jan. 3, 2008 / Report /
Thanks! That works :)
Oli
Written Jan. 3, 2008 / Report /
Just make sure you install some sort of redirecting plugin (there must be one, or use .htaccess) to redirect from your old title to your new title with a 301 permanent move.
Why? If you edit your post titles (and url) after they've gone public and don't redirect, you risk getting shed-loads of users stranded on 404 pages and face the risk of losing positions in search engines.
octwelve
Written Jan. 3, 2008 / Report /
Thanks for the additional info Oli. I'll keep that in mind.
You guys have been helpful! Thanks! :)