To edit permalinks in WordPress, which determine the structure and format of your website's URLs, you can follow these steps:
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard using your admin credentials.
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Once you're logged in, navigate to the "Settings" section on the left-hand side of the dashboard menu and click on "Permalinks."
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On the Permalinks Settings page, you'll see various common permalink structure options provided by WordPress. These options include:
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Plain: This option uses a plain URL structure with query parameters, such as
http://example.com/?p=123. -
Day and Name: This option includes the date and post name in the URL, such as
http://example.com/2023/07/09/sample-post/. -
Month and Name: Similar to the previous option but includes only the month and post name in the URL, such as
http://example.com/2023/07/sample-post/. -
Numeric: This option assigns a unique numeric identifier to each post, such as
http://example.com/archives/123. -
Post Name: This option uses only the post name in the URL, such as
http://example.com/sample-post/. -
Custom Structure: With this option, you can define a custom permalink structure using placeholders and tags to create a specific URL format. WordPress provides a list of available tags that can be used to create custom structures.
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Select the desired permalink structure option that best suits your website's needs. If you choose the "Custom Structure" option, enter the desired custom structure in the input field provided. You can use the available tags to create a structure that includes post titles, category names, or other elements.
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Once you've selected or customized the permalink structure, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Click on the "Save Changes" button to save the updated permalink settings.
WordPress will now apply the modified permalink structure, and your website's URLs will reflect the new format.
It's important to choose a permalink structure that is both user-friendly and optimized for search engines. A clear and descriptive URL structure can improve readability, user experience, and search engine visibility. Consider using keywords, relevant post titles, and logical organization in your permalink structure.
However, it's essential to note that changing the permalink structure for an established website with existing content can affect the accessibility of existing URLs and may result in broken links. If you decide to change the permalink structure, consider setting up proper redirections or implementing a plugin to handle URL redirections to avoid losing traffic and maintain search engine rankings.
