Should You Connect a Custom Domain to Substack

Pros & cons, how to do it & what to keep in mind

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These days, having an online presence is super important for writers and creators.

Substack is a popular platform for publishing newsletters and blogs.

But did you know you can set up a custom domain on Substack?

This means your newsletter's web address can look really professional and be easier for readers to remember.

So, should you add a custom domain to your Substack? Let's explore!

What is Substack and What are Custom Domains?

For the newbies:

What is Substack

Substack lets writers create, publish, and even make money from their newsletters.

It's an easy way to build a community around your writing. However, the default Substack web address (like yourpublication.substack.com) might not fit your brand as well as a custom domain.

What's a custom domain

A custom domain is simply a web address you can use just for your Substack newsletter.

Instead of the default substack.com URL, a custom domain lets you create a URL that fits your brand (and name).

In short,…