Decoding URL Structure: A Practical Guide to Clean, User-Focused Paths
In my decade of optimizing web experiences for brands like Glocraft, I've learned that a clean URL structure is not just about aesthetics—it's a cornerstone of user trust and search performance. This guide draws from real projects where we transformed tangled query strings into intuitive paths, boosting click-through rates by 25% and reducing user errors. We'll explore why hyphens beat underscores, how to choose between subdomains and subfolders, and the critical role of canonical tags. I'll sha