Landing page URL

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How to use or edit your ActiveCampaign landing page URL

ActiveCampaign provides a powerful feature allowing you to customize the URL of your landing pages. This feature is essential as it enables you to create a more branded experience for your visitors, improve your SEO, and enhance the overall effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. By using a custom domain, you can make your landing pages appear more professional and trustworthy, ultimately leading to higher conversion rates.

This article will guide you through the process of accessing and configuring your landing page URLs, ensuring you can effectively manage your online presence and capture leads successfully.

How to Access This Feature

To access the landing page URL settings, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Website section in your ActiveCampaign account. 2. Click on the Pages option from the menu to open your Pages dashboard.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how you can set or edit your landing page URL:

1. **Navigate to Pages Dashboard**: Ensure you are in the Website and then select Pages. 2. **Edit Design**:

  - Locate the page you want to customize.
  - Click the Edit Design button to the right of that specific page.

3. **Publish Page**:

  - Click on the Publish page button to open the publishing options.

4. **Select Domain**:

  - A modal window will open. From there, click the Domain dropdown menu.
  - Select your desired custom domain that you wish to associate with your landing page.

5. **Finalize Publishing**:

  - After selecting the domain, click on the Publish button to save your changes. 

How to Edit Your URL

If you need to change the URL of your landing page, simply repeat the steps above. Specifically, you can edit your URL at any time by modifying the page slug in the URL input field located to the right of the domain selection.

Configuration Options and Settings

- **Custom Domain**: You must have added your custom domain to the Pages feature along with a designated CNAME record in your DNS settings. - **Page Slug**: The page slug provides a part of your landing page's URL and can be changed to create a more relevant and memorable URL.

• Note*: It’s important to remember that you cannot use "activecampaign" or "ac-page" in your custom subdomain.

Best Practices and Tips

1. **Utilize Branding**: Use a custom domain that reflects your brand to instill confidence in your audience. 2. **SEO Optimization**: Choose relevant keywords for your page slug to improve search engine visibility. 3. **Consistent Structure**: Maintain a consistent URL structure across your landing pages for better user experience and tracking. 4. **Keep It Simple**: A shorter, clear, and memorable URL is more likely to be shared and less prone to typographical errors. 5. **Monitoring Performance**: Use tracking tools to monitor the performance of your landing pages through the custom URLs you create.

Common Use Cases with Examples

- **Lead Generation**: Create dedicated landing pages for specific campaigns with unique URLs to target specific offers effectively. - **Event Registration**: Use a custom landing page URL for events to streamline the registration process and promote a branded experience. - **Product Launch**: When launching a new product, use compelling and relevant page slugs to attract visitors interested in your offering.

Troubleshooting

- **Redirect Issues**: Ensure your DNS settings are configured correctly if your custom domain does not load as expected. - **Publishing Errors**: If you experience errors when trying to publish, verify that all required fields are filled correctly in the modal window.

FAQ

Q1: Can I use any custom domain for my landing pages? A: You can use any custom domain, but you cannot include "activecampaign" or "ac-page" in your custom subdomain.

Q2: What do I do if my custom domain is not working? A: Ensure that you have configured the CNAME record correctly in your DNS settings, and that the domain is added in your ActiveCampaign account.

Q3: Is it possible to edit my landing page URL after it's been published? A: Yes, you can change the page slug at any time by accessing the URL input field in the publishing modal.

Q4: How does the custom URL impact my SEO? A: A well-constructed custom URL can improve search engine rankings by being more relevant to the content, attracting more visitors.

Q5: Are there any limits to the number of landing pages I can create? A: Limits may vary based on your ActiveCampaign plan, so refer to your plan details for specific restrictions.

By following this guide, you will be able to effectively manage your landing page URLs in ActiveCampaign, harnessing the power of custom domains to elevate your marketing efforts. ```