What is This Custom Slug All About?

Every SpeakerMatch profile has its own web address, known as a URL. All SpeakerMatch profile pages use this URL structure:

https://speakermatch.com/profile/

Your custom slug is the unique text that appears at the end of that URL. For example:

https://speakermatch.com/profile/jane-smith

In this example, jane-smith is the custom slug.

Choosing a custom slug gives you a clean, professional profile URL that's easier to share, easier to remember, and easier for event organizers to recognize.

Benefits of Choosing a Custom Slug

• Your profile URL looks more polished and professional.
• It's easier to include in email signatures, social media profiles, business cards, and other marketing materials.
• People can better anticipate where a link will lead before they click it.
• A memorable profile URL is easier to share in conversation and easier for others to remember.
• Clear, descriptive URLs can help search engines better understand the content of a web page.

Tips for Creating the Perfect Custom Slug

1. Keep it simple and not too long.
2. Make it easy for others to remember.
3. Use all lowercase letters. Your custom slug will typically be displayed in lowercase regardless of how you enter it.
4. Other than a hyphen (-), avoid spaces, punctuation marks, and special characters.
5. Choose something people can easily spell after hearing it once.
6. In most cases, your first and last name separated by a hyphen (for example, jane-smith) is the ideal choice.
7. If you have a recognizable brand name or are closely associated with a well-known book title, business name, or signature program, you may prefer to use that instead.
8. Think about the future. Because custom slugs cannot be changed once claimed, choose something you'll still be happy using years from now.

What If the Slug I Want Is Already Taken?

If another SpeakerMatch member has already claimed your preferred custom slug, try adding a middle initial or another variation that still feels natural and professional.

The goal is to choose a custom slug that's easy to remember, easy to share, and representative of your professional brand.