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What is a Better Sheets subdomain?
A subdomain is the first part of your hosted site URL on bettersheets.co, such as acme.bettersheets.co for Acme's catalog site. It gives you a memorable link without buying a separate domain on day one.
When to use it
Pick a subdomain when launching a hosted Site and sharing the link in email signatures, QR codes, or social bios.
When to skip it
Do not rely on subdomain alone for brand trademark protection if you need a owned root domain long term.
How it works
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Choose a short slug matching brand or project name.
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Check availability in the Sites publish flow.
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Publish and test HTTPS loads correctly.
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Document the URL in your sheet README tab.
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Plan migration to custom domain later if brand requirements grow.
Examples in Google Sheets
Build this without starting from a blank cell
Use a Better Sheets tool for subdomain, then watch a walkthrough when you want the full pattern.
Better Sheets resources
Common mistakes
- Picking a slug you cannot spell aloud on a podcast.
- Changing subdomain frequently and breaking old marketing links.
- Assuming subdomain equals Google Sheet file name automatically.
Frequently asked questions
- Subdomain vs custom domain?
- Subdomain is provided by Better Sheets; custom domains may be a separate upgrade.
- Can I change slug?
- Depends on Sites settings; treat early slug choice as semi-permanent for SEO.
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Sites is a Better Sheets feature that turns a Google Sheet into a hosted web page at yourname.bettersheets.co. Pick a layout template (catalog, directory, gallery, feed, dashboard, or simple), connect your sheet, and publish without building a separate website stack.
Read guide →hosted site
A hosted site is a web page Better Sheets serves for you, backed by rows in your Google Sheet, at a URL like yourslug.bettersheets.co. You edit data in Sheets; visitors see the styled template without needing sheet access.
Read guide →Google Sheets URL
A Google Sheets URL is the web address for a spreadsheet file or a specific view of it. Share URLs control who can open the file. Export URLs download CSV or PDF snapshots. Hackable URL parameters can jump to a tab, pre-fill filters, or embed a chart if you know the pattern. Treat URLs like keys when edit or copy access is enabled.
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Publishing puts a read-only snapshot or live view of your sheet on the web at a public URL. File > Share > Publish to web lets you choose a tab and format (web page, CSV, TSV, PDF). Published links do not require Google login, which is powerful for embeds and data feeds but risky if you publish the wrong range.
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