Branded Links: What They Are & Why They Get More Clicks

A branded link is a short link on your own domain — go.yourbrand.com/sale instead of a generic bit.ly/xxxx. It's a small change with an outsized effect on trust and clicks. Here's what you need to know.

Generic vs branded — the difference

A generic short link uses a shared domain everyone recognizes as "a shortener." A branded link uses yours, so the whole URL reinforces your identity and looks unmistakably legitimate.

Why branded links get more clicks

  • Trust: people click links they recognize; your domain signals safety.
  • Recognition: every share reinforces your brand.
  • Higher CTR: studies and marketers consistently report branded links outperform generic ones.
  • Control: your links, your domain, your data.

How to set up a branded link

  1. Add your domain (e.g. go.yourbrand.com) in lynkily's branded links settings.
  2. Add the DNS record it gives you and verify.
  3. Create links on your domain, complete with a vanity name and QR code.

Branded links with a custom domain are on lynkily's Growth plan ($30/month); you can start free on a shared domain and upgrade when you're ready.

Branded links still do everything else

They carry full analytics, work with the UTM builder, and generate QR codes — just like standard links. Compare plans on the pricing page.

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