Custom Short Links Explained

A custom short link lets you choose the back-half of your shortened URL. Instead of a random string like onlineurlshortner.com/abc123, you can create something like onlineurlshortner.com/summer-sale.

Why Use Custom Slugs?

• Brand recognition: Custom slugs are more memorable and recognizable than random characters.
• Trust: Descriptive links look more professional and trustworthy to users.
• Clarity: Users know what to expect when they click a descriptive link.
• SEO: Relevant keywords in the slug can provide a small SEO benefit.

How to Create a Custom Slug

1. Enter your destination URL in the shortener input field.
2. Expand the advanced settings.
3. Enter your desired slug in the "Custom Back-Half / Alias" field.
4. The system will check if the slug is available and valid.
5. Click "Shorten URL" to create your custom short link.

Slug Guidelines

• Slugs must be at least 3 characters long.
• Slugs can be up to 32 characters.
• Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores are allowed.
• Slugs cannot start or end with a hyphen.
• Reserved words (like "api", "about", "contact") cannot be used.