When you create a short link, you have two options: let the system generate a random slug like thelinkspot.com/xK92mP, or create your own like thelinkspot.com/spring-sale. For most purposes, a custom slug is the better choice.

What makes a good slug?

A good custom slug has three qualities:

  • Short — ideally 2–4 words or less
  • Descriptive — the reader should know roughly where they're going
  • Easy to type — no awkward characters, numbers, or capitalisation

Good examples

  • thelinkspot.com/cv — for sharing your CV or resume
  • thelinkspot.com/menu — for a restaurant menu
  • thelinkspot.com/black-friday — for a seasonal promotion
  • thelinkspot.com/book-call — for a booking or scheduling page
  • thelinkspot.com/portfolio — for a creative portfolio

Things to avoid

  • Random numbers — /sale2026 is harder to remember than /sale
  • Underscores — hyphens are easier to read and type
  • Abbreviations that aren't obvious — /smm-cta-q2 means nothing to anyone except you
  • Sensitive information — don't put names, IDs, or anything private in a slug since it's publicly visible in the URL

Think about how it will be spoken aloud

If you're ever going to mention your link on a podcast, video, or in person, say it aloud before creating it. "Go to thelinkspot.com/book-call" rolls off the tongue. "Go to thelinkspot.com/bk-cll-v2" does not.

Slugs are first-come, first-served

Once a slug is taken on TheLinkSpot, it can't be used again. Common words like /shop or /home may already be taken. If your first choice isn't available, try adding your brand name: /janes-shop or /smith-plumbing-menu.