What is a Custom Branded URL?

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A custom branded URL is a short link that uses your own domain name instead of a generic one like linko.me or bit.ly.

It helps you promote your brand in every link you share, making your links more trustworthy, clickable, and professional.

Branded URLs also let you customize the slug (the part after the slash) to describe the content or campaign better.

You can create branded short URLs easily using a URL shortener like Linko by connecting your domain.

What is a custom branded URL?

A custom branded URL is a shortened link that includes your own domain name. Instead of using a public or shared domain like linko.me/abc123, you can use something like yourbrand.co/summer-sale.

This type of URL reinforces your branding and gives people more confidence to click your links—because they recognize your brand in the link itself.

Branded URLs are commonly used by:

  • Marketers promoting campaigns or ads

  • Influencers sharing affiliate links or event pages

  • Businesses sending out links via email or SMS

  • Anyone who wants a clean, branded look in their URLs

How do I create a custom branded URL?

To make a branded URL, you need two things:

  1. A custom domain name (like yourname.link or go.yoursite.com)

  2. A URL shortener that supports custom domains, like Linko

Here’s how to do it using Linko:

  1. Sign up for Linko and upgrade to at least the Core plan ($9/month)

  2. Add your custom domain in your Linko dashboard

  3. Verify your domain using DNS records (Linko provides easy instructions)

  4. Once connected, start shortening links using your own branded domain

  5. You can also create custom slugs, like yourbrand.co/new-launch

For more step-by-step help:

A branded URL doesn’t just look better—it boosts engagement, builds trust, and gives you full control over your links.

Start using your domain today with Linko and stand out every time you share a link.