Custom URL Shortener: Create Branded Short Links Free

A link like lynkily.com/aB3xY works, but lynkily.com/summer-sale is memorable, trustworthy, and clickable. Custom (or "vanity") short links make your URLs part of your brand — and you can create them free.

Why use custom short links?

  • Memorability. People can read, remember, and even type them.
  • Trust. A descriptive slug looks less like spam than a random code.
  • Higher click-through. Clear links get clicked more, especially in print and bios.
  • Campaign clarity. Name links by campaign so your analytics read cleanly.

How to create a custom short link

  1. Open the link creator and paste your destination URL.
  2. Set a custom slug (for example /launch or /menu).
  3. Save, then share the branded link and its auto-generated QR code.

Custom slug best practices

  • Keep it short and lowercase; use hyphens, not spaces.
  • Make it descriptive — match the campaign or destination.
  • Stay consistent so your links look like a family.

Every custom link is fully tracked: clicks, devices, locations, and referrers. New to shortening? Start with how to shorten a URL.

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