What is the best permalink structure for WordPress?

[Wallander]

Hi,

Does anyone have practical knowledge of the best permalink structure to use in WordPress? I have seen recommendations for just the post name or category and post name and then some who suggest having 3 digits as part of the structure for pick up in Google news.

I am left a little confused - does anyone have practical experience of the best structure please?

[ChrisDyson]

It's your preference but I prefer just post name  %postname% this means that if I ever chose to change a post to a page I can keep the URL structure in tact & not have to worry about redirecting pages.

[kbloemendaal]

I agree with Chris, I usually go with %postname% and then edit each post for the best value in url I can get. Thinking more about a call to action in the url sometimes will help get it clicked on in the serps as well...

[Wallander]

Thanks to both of you for your responses!

Quick question. I have just changed my post name after the page has been created since I want to have a different H1 tag but the permalink keeps the original post name. Does this cause any technical or SEO problems as far as you know?

Thanks again