How to Edit the URL of a Blog Post Using OzSpeed hPanel

The URL (slug) of a blog post is an important part of its SEO and helps search engines and readers understand the content of the page. A well-optimized URL is clear, concise, and includes relevant keywords. With OzSpeed’s Website Builder, you can easily edit the URL of any blog post. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to update the URL (slug) for a blog post.

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Step 1: Access the Blog Editor in hPanel #

To begin editing the URL of your blog post, open the Blog Editor in hPanel.

1. Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Go to Website Builder > Edit Site.
3. Click on Blog in the toolbar or select Blog Posts from the left-hand menu.

Tip: #

• Before changing the URL, consider how it may affect any existing links or bookmarks to the post. If it’s a published post, you may need to set up a redirect.

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Step 2: Open the Blog Post for Editing #

Select the blog post you want to update from the list of posts.

How to Select a Post: #

1. In the Blog Posts section, scroll through the list or use the Search Bar to find the specific post.
2. Click on the Post Title to open it in the editor.

Tip: #

• Use filters like Published, Drafts, or Scheduled to quickly locate the post you want to edit.

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Step 3: Edit the URL Slug #

You can update the URL (slug) in the Post Settings tab of the Blog Editor.

How to Change the URL: #

1. Click on the Post Settings tab in the editor.
2. Locate the URL Slug field. This is where the end part of the URL is displayed (e.g., “yourdomain.com/how-to-improve-seo“).
3. Enter the new URL slug using lowercase letters and hyphens (e.g., “ultimate-seo-guide”).
4. Click Save.

Tip: #

• Keep the URL short and include relevant keywords for better SEO (e.g., “best-marketing-strategies”).

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Step 4: Preview the Updated URL #

Before publishing, preview the blog post to ensure the new URL works correctly.

How to Preview: #

1. Click Preview in the top toolbar.
2. Check the URL in your browser’s address bar to see the updated slug.
3. Click Exit Preview when you’re satisfied.

Tip: #

• Use an incognito window or clear your browser cache to verify that the URL has been updated correctly.

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Step 5: Publish the Changes #

Once you’ve confirmed the new URL, publish the updated blog post to make the changes live.

How to Publish: #

1. Click Publish in the top right corner of the editor.
2. Confirm the changes.

Tip: #

• If the post was already published with the old URL, consider setting up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one to preserve traffic and SEO value.

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Step 6: Set Up a Redirect (If Needed) #

If you’ve changed the URL of a published post, it’s best to set up a redirect to guide users from the old URL to the new one.

How to Set Up a 301 Redirect: #

1. Go to Website Settings > SEO & Redirects in hPanel.
2. Click Add Redirect.
3. Enter the Old URL and the New URL of the blog post.
4. Click Save.

Tip: #

• Setting up a redirect helps avoid broken links and maintains your search engine rankings.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. New URL Not Updating:
   • Ensure you’ve clicked Save in the Post Settings tab.
   • Clear your website cache in hPanel and your browser cache.
2. Broken Links After URL Change:
   • Check any internal links within your website that pointed to the old URL and update them to the new URL.
   • Set up a 301 redirect to prevent users from landing on a “404 Not Found” page.
3. SEO Impact After Changing the URL:
   • Monitor your blog post’s performance in Google Search Console after making the change.
   • Update the sitemap in hPanel and resubmit it to Google Search Console for faster indexing.

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Additional Tips: #

• Keep URLs Simple: Avoid using unnecessary words like “and,” “of,” or “the” in your URL slug.
• Include Primary Keywords: Use your main keyword in the URL to improve search engine rankings.
• Avoid Frequent Changes: Changing the URL frequently can negatively impact SEO. Make changes only when necessary.