AI & the web
Vanity URL
A customised, recognisable web address rather than a generic or opaque one.
In everyday use
A profile uses a name-based URL that is easier to remember.
What to keep in mind
A neat address is useful, but does not establish authenticity on its own.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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