Guide

Custom short links and branding

· Make slugs people can say aloud and remember

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Random codes work in a pinch, but custom short links win when you need recognition: npl.ac/summer-sale beats npl.ac/x7Qf9p on a billboard or in a voice-over.

Patterns that work

  • Event + year: /nepal-expo-2026 stays unique and searchable in your own notes.
  • Product or SKU: Match the slug to what sales already says aloud.
  • Founder or brand handle: Align with the @username you promote everywhere else.

Consistency builds trust

When every campaign uses a similar structure—short lowercase words, hyphens, no surprises—people learn to trust links that look like yours. Avoid look-alike spelling that could confuse SMS readers, and reserve short slugs early if you run recurring annual events.

On the npl.ac homepage you can check availability before you publish and ask the tool to suggest another free code if your first idea is taken.

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Pair branded slugs with QR codes for offline and UTM tracking when you need analytics detail.