How to fix a URL that is too long in Showit

Quick answer

In Showit, open the Pages panel, double-click the page name or click the three dots and select Rename, then update the name to something shorter. Aim for 4 words or fewer. Showit will automatically update the URL slug.

How to fix it in Showit

1. Open the Pages panel on the left-hand side in Showit

2. Double-click the page name — or click the three dots beside the page and select Rename

3. Update the page name to the core descriptive words only — aim for 4 words or fewer

4. Remove filler words and keep only what clearly describes the page topic

5. Showit will automatically update the URL slug — it removes capitals, converts spaces to hyphens, and cleans the URL for you

6. Publish your changes in Showit

7. Use FastaSEO to confirm the updated URL looks correct after your next scan

Note

This issue has two variants — URLs that are slightly long (5–6 words) and URLs that are very long (7 or more words). The fix is the same either way — shorten the page name to the core descriptive words only.

What's the issue

FastaSEO found a page where the URL slug has more than 4 words. Long URLs are harder to read, can look messy when shared, and often contain filler words that add length without adding meaning.

Why it matters

• Your URL helps search engines and AI bots understand what the page is about. A short, descriptive URL communicates the page topic clearly and looks cleaner when shared in emails, on social media, or in search results. Very long URLs can appear spammy and are harder for people to read and remember. Shorter URLs generally perform better and give a better first impression.

What good looks like

A URL with 4 words or fewer that clearly describes the page. For example: /showit-seo-services is great. /the-best-showit-website-seo-services-for-creative-business-owners is too long and can look spammy.

How long this takes

Renaming a page takes less than a minute.