How to Customize the URL of Your Leaf

June 15, 2012
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This question has come up a number of times, so I thought I'd quickly go over how to create your own custom URL on a leaf. It's very simple. 

Step 1: Create a leaf. Below the title field, in the "URL path settings" box, you'll see a box checked off that reads "generate automatic URL alias." That means if your URL will NOT be customized to your liking unless you uncheck this box. 

Step 2: Uncheck the box. 

Step 3: Type in the URL you'd like. We recommend adding a dash in between words. Example: black-socks, wooden-cabinets, or best-baby-swings. Do not include "http://www.zujava.com" in the URL. Also, do not include a slash at the end of the URL or any funny characters, or the system won't let you create the URL. We also do not recommend underscores in the URL, because they are invisible when a link appears on a web page (as links are often underlined).

Step 4: Continue creating the leaf and save. Publish when you're ready, and you'll see your shiny new leaf URL in the address bar. 

It's that easy. 

Have further questions? Ask away in the comments!

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Zujava writer bill bill
Hi, I'm Bill Nihill, and I am a father, husband, artist, writer and Co-Founder of Zujava.com, the best place to share your personal knowledge, passion, and expertise with the entire world (and make money while doing it!) I have a wide range of interests from music (heavy metal, hard rock, classic rock) to cooking to travelling. My wife and I have been lucky to explore the US by car several times - and we are counting down to our next big adventure, but this time we'll have our two daughters along for the adventure (this is sure to be interesting). In my spare time, what little there is, I enjoy working on my oil paintings which I will share here from time to time. And lastly, welcome to Zujava.com -- glad to see you here!

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Rochelle on said:

Thanks for clarifying how to do this. I am assuming that if we don't do this, then the url will automatically include the exact words that are in the title.

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bill on said:

Yes, that's exactly right Rochelle. 

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Bonita on said:

Perfect! Thanks!

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