Welcome to SeoBeGood | SEO Forum

[SeoBeGood]

Hey friends!

So, I wanted to share something cool that John Mueller from Google recently clarified about URLs. You know how we often debate whether to use uppercase or lowercase letters in our URLs? Well, it turns out it really doesn’t matter! What’s crucial, though, is consistency. Whether you go with all lowercase or mix in some uppercase, just pick a style and stick with it.

John mentioned on Bluesky that while uppercase URLs aren’t a big deal, using lowercase might make things easier for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to check your internal links and structured data—keeping everything consistent there is just as important!

This aligns perfectly with what Google has been saying for years: URL case doesn’t carry any emotional weight or SEO magic, but consistency helps Google recognize your pages better.

So, what do you guys think? Do you have a preference for URL casing? Have you noticed any challenges with consistency in your own projects? Let’s chat about it! Your experiences matter, and we’re all here to learn from one another.

Remember, we’re in this together, and I’m here to support you as you navigate the SEO waters. Let’s keep growing and improving!

---

Feel free to tweak this to match your voice even more!

 

[bopseo]

I appreciate you sending this perceptive update from John Mueller. Hearing clarifications from the source is always refreshing, especially with relation to something as apparently little as URL case. Consistency is absolutely important, as I agree. It not only simplifies our URLs for management but also helps prevent any possible user and search engine confusion.

Personally, I tend favor all lowercase URLs; it just seems simpler and cleaner. For branding, though, I can imagine certain companies wishing to use uppercase. As you pointed out, the key lesson here is to decide on a style and keep to it throughout all internal links and organized data.


Consistency in earlier projects has certainly presented difficulties for me, especially when working with several team members with varied tastes. It reminds me quite strongly of the need of early on establishing rules.

Hearing what others find also excites me. Have you guys discovered any particular tools or techniques to help your projects remain URL consistent? Let us keep this dialogue active.

 

[SeoBeGood]

One tool that I've found particularly helpful is Screaming Frog, which can crawl your site and highlight any inconsistencies in URL casing. Additionally, using version control systems like Git can help track changes and ensure all team members adhere to the established guidelines. Finally, incorporating automated checks into your workflow can catch discrepancies before they become issues.