{"id":1778,"date":"2022-09-02T10:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T10:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/?p=1778"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:21:47","slug":"sweepwidget-custom-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/sweepwidget-custom-url","title":{"rendered":"Create A Custom URL For Your Hosted Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instead of using the default giveaway URL with random characters, you can create a branded, memorable custom URL for your hosted landing page. This makes your giveaway link easier to share and remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Required:<\/strong> Premium or higher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Access This Feature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The custom URL option is found on the “Your Giveaway is Ready!” page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. After creating a new giveaway:<\/strong> Click Save & Publish<\/strong> at the bottom of the giveaway builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. From an existing giveaway:<\/strong> From your Dashboard, find the giveaway and click Embed Into Your Website<\/strong> or Embed Into HTML Of Your Site<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Scroll down to the Hosted landing page<\/strong> section to find the custom URL option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Default URL vs Custom URL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    By default, your hosted landing page URL looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https://sweepwidget.com\/c\/82760-d97i26tq<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    With a custom URL, you can change it to something branded and memorable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    https://sweepwidget.com\/c\/summer-giveaway-2026<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    How to Create a Custom URL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. On the “Your Giveaway is Ready!” page, scroll to the Hosted landing page<\/strong> section<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Check the box “Create a custom URL for the hosted landing page”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. A text field will appear showing sweepwidget.com\/c\/<\/code> as the prefix<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Enter your desired custom URL slug (e.g., “this-is-my-custom-url”)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Click the Update<\/strong> button to save your custom URL<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      URL Slug Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      When creating your custom URL slug:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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      • Use lowercase letters<\/strong> \u2013 URLs are case-sensitive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Use hyphens for spaces<\/strong> \u2013 Instead of spaces or underscores, use hyphens (e.g., “summer-giveaway” not “summer giveaway”)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Keep it short and memorable<\/strong> \u2013 Shorter URLs are easier to share and type<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Make it descriptive<\/strong> \u2013 Include your brand name or campaign theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Avoid special characters<\/strong> \u2013 Stick to letters, numbers, and hyphens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        Custom URL Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Campaign Type<\/th>Custom URL Example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Seasonal promotion<\/td>sweepwidget.com\/c\/black-friday-2026<\/td><\/tr>
        Product launch<\/td>sweepwidget.com\/c\/new-product-giveaway<\/td><\/tr>
        Brand campaign<\/td>sweepwidget.com\/c\/acme-summer-contest<\/td><\/tr>
        Holiday giveaway<\/td>sweepwidget.com\/c\/holiday-sweepstakes<\/td><\/tr>
        Anniversary<\/td>sweepwidget.com\/c\/10-year-celebration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Benefits of Custom URLs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Professional appearance<\/strong> \u2013 Branded URLs look more trustworthy than random character strings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Easier to share verbally<\/strong> \u2013 You can tell someone the URL in conversation or on a podcast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Better for print materials<\/strong> \u2013 Custom URLs are easier to type from flyers, posters, or business cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Memorable<\/strong> \u2013 Participants can remember and return to your giveaway more easily<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • SEO friendly<\/strong> \u2013 Descriptive URLs can help with search visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          Important Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • URL uniqueness<\/strong> \u2013 Each custom URL must be unique across all SweepWidget giveaways. If your desired URL is taken, you’ll need to choose a different one<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Changing URLs<\/strong> \u2013 You can update your custom URL at any time, but the old URL will no longer work. Update any shared links if you make changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Default URL still works<\/strong> \u2013 Your original default URL will continue to work even after setting a custom URL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
            Instead of using the default giveaway URL with random characters, you can create a branded, memorable custom URL for your hosted landing page. This makes your giveaway link easier to share and remember. Plan Required: Premium or higher How to Access This Feature The custom URL option is found on the “Your Giveaway is Ready!” page: Scroll down to the Hosted landing page section to find the custom URL option. Default URL vs Custom URL By default, your hosted landing page URL looks like this: With a custom URL, you can change it to something branded and memorable: How to Create a Custom URL URL Slug Guidelines When creating your custom URL slug: Custom URL Examples Campaign Type Custom URL Example Seasonal promotion sweepwidget.com\/c\/black-friday-2026 Product launch sweepwidget.com\/c\/new-product-giveaway Brand campaign sweepwidget.com\/c\/acme-summer-contest Holiday giveaway sweepwidget.com\/c\/holiday-sweepstakes Anniversary sweepwidget.com\/c\/10-year-celebration Benefits of Custom URLs Important Notes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-how-to"],"yoast_head":"\nCreate a custom URL for your hosted landing 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