🎯 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This guide explains how to set up a Branded Domain in GrowthHub365 using very simple language. You’ll learn what a branded domain is, why it matters, and exactly what buttons to click—one tiny step at a time. By the end, all your links, invoices, and messages will show your brand instead of a shared system link.
🧠 First: What Is a Branded Domain?
Imagine this:
GrowthHub365 is like a big school.
Lots of kids (businesses) use it.
Before, everyone had to use the same return address on their letters.
That got confusing… and sometimes caused trouble.
A Branded Domain is like putting your name and home address on your letters instead of using the school’s address.
So instead of links looking like:
> something.growthhub365.com
They look like:
> link.yourbusiness.com
That makes you look more professional and helps emails land in the inbox instead of spam.
📋 KEY INSIGHTS (Plain & Simple)
A branded domain = your own custom link name
It protects your email reputation
It makes your business look more trustworthy
GrowthHub365 helps you connect it safely
You only need to do this once
🧭 STEP-BY-STEP WALKTHROUGH
We’ll go slow, clear, and one step at a time.
🧩 STEP 1: Create a Special Connection (CNAME Record)
🧠 What is this?
Think of this like putting a mail-forwarding sign on your mailbox that says:
> “If someone sends mail here, send it to GrowthHub365.”
🔧 What You Do:
1. Go to where you bought your domain
Examples: GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Squarespace
2. Find a section called:
“DNS”
or “Domain Settings”
3. Create a new record called a CNAME
4. Fill it out like this:
Field What to Put
Type CNAME
Name / Host link
Points To / Target brand.ludicrous.cloud
👉 Important:
You must type brand.ludicrous.cloud exactly.
No spaces. No extra letters.
⚙️ STEP 2: Tell GrowthHub365 About Your Domain
Now we go inside GrowthHub365.
1. Log in to GrowthHub365
2. Click Settings
3. Click Business Profile / Info
4. Find the field called Branded Domain
5. Type your domain like this:
> link.yourdomain.com
📌 Example:
If your website is mycoolbusiness.com
You type:
> link.mycoolbusiness.com
🔐 STEP 3: Authorize the Domain (Give Permission)
This step tells GrowthHub365:
> “Yes, this domain really belongs to me.”
Option A: Automatic (Easy Mode 😄)
If you use GoDaddy:
GrowthHub365 does everything for you
Just approve when asked
Option B: Manual (Still Easy 👍)
If you use Cloudflare or Squarespace:
You already did most of this in Step 1
Just double-check the CNAME points to:
> brand.ludicrous.cloud
That’s it.
✅ STEP 4: Verification (The Waiting Part)
What’s happening?
GrowthHub365 checks:
“Is the domain connected?”
“Is it pointing to the right place?”
What You Do:
Usually nothing
Sometimes wait 1–10 minutes
Sometimes up to a few hours (normal!)
If manual:
Re-check spelling
Make sure link. is included
🎉 STEP 5: See the Magic Happen
Once connected:
Your invoices use your brand
Your calendar links use your brand
Your forms use your brand
Your emails look more professional
Everything now says:
> “This is from YOU”
❓ COMMON QUESTIONS (Simple Answers)
Why does this matter?
Because email systems trust your own domain more than shared ones.
Does this fix spam instantly?
No—but it protects you and helps over time.
Can I use any domain company?
Yes. Some are automatic, some are manual.
Why do I have to use link.?
It keeps things organized and working correctly behind the scenes.
What if it doesn’t work?
Check spelling
Check the CNAME
Make sure it points to brand.ludicrous.cloud
Contact support if stuck
💡 STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS (Why This Is Smart)
You future-proof your brand
You isolate your reputation
You look more legitimate to customers
You reduce deliverability risk
You set up once and forget it
🔍 CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT
Confidence Level: High (95%+)
Reasoning:
This guide follows GrowthHub365’s documented workflow, removes technical jargon, and explains every concept using concrete metaphors and explicit actions. No assumptions are required from the reader.
If this still feels confusing or you’re interested in having this set up properly, send me a DM and I can explain how I help clients with this.