✳️ How to change your Skool URL and is customizing it even worth it?
Hey everybody! I've been diving deep into the whole custom URL debate for Skool communities, and I wanted to share some insights that might save you both money and headaches. ⚫ The Custom URL Basics If you're on Skool's hobby plan, you'll have those random numbers at the end of your domain (like skool.com/yourcommunity-12345). With the Pro plan, you can change it once for free, then it's $99 for additional changes. Here's the thing though - Skool didn't always allow URL changes, and for good reason. When you change your URL, the entire system needs to reindex everything, which can be a technical nightmare if not handled properly. ⚫ Why You Might Want a Custom URL • Brand Recognition - A clean URL like skool.com/accounting looks way more professional than skool.com/accounting-8472 • Merchandise Potential - Short, memorable URLs are perfect for printing on swag • Professional Credibility - Shows you're investing in your community with a Pro account • Name Protection - If you have a unique company name, securing it prevents others from grabbing it ⚫ But Here's the Plot Twist… Some of the most successful Skool communities don't even bother with custom URLs! I checked out the top earners on Skool's discovery page: • A forex community making ~$150k/month still uses "forex-4-women-VIP-members-4710" • Another top community pulling in ~$300k/month rocks "evolve-8484" So clearly, your URL isn't the make-or-break factor for success. ⚫ The Smart Strategy for URL Selection If you do go custom, here's a pro tip: go short and generic rather than specific. Example: If your company is "Thunderbolt Accounting," don't use skool.com/thunderbolt-accounting. Instead, grab skool.com/accounting. Why? Because if you later rebrand your community to "Cool Accountants" or "Accounting Crew," the URL still makes sense and you won't need to pay another $99 to change it.