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SEO & Domains

Domain Setup & SEO Guide

Learn how to configure your Manus domain for better branding and SEO. Change your subdomain, add custom domains, and understand the SEO impact.

Understanding Manus Domains
Every Manus project gets a free subdomain on manus.space

When you create a project in Manus, you automatically get a subdomain like:

https://projectname-randomid.manus.space

For example: manusaihub-ged4pwhk.manus.space

The random ID (like ged4pwhk) ensures uniqueness, but it's not great for branding or SEO.

How to Change Your Manus Subdomain
Customize your manus.space subdomain for better branding

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Open your project in Manus
  2. Click the Management UI icon (top-right of chatbox)
  3. Navigate to Settings → Domains in the left sidebar
  4. Find the "Modify auto-generated domain prefix" section
  5. Change projectname-randomid to your desired name (e.g., manusmate)
  6. Click Save

✨ Result:

❌ manusaihub-ged4pwhk.manus.space

✅ manusmate.manus.space

SEO Impact: Why This Matters
How your domain affects search engine rankings

❌ Generic Subdomain

manusaihub-ged4pwhk.manus.space
  • • Hard to remember
  • • No brand recognition
  • • No keyword benefit
  • • Looks unprofessional

✅ Branded Subdomain

manusmate.manus.space
  • • Easy to remember
  • • Brand recognition
  • • Keywords in URL ("manus")
  • • Professional appearance
Adding a Custom Domain
Use your own domain (e.g., manusmate.com) for maximum SEO impact

For the best SEO and branding, you can add your own custom domain. Manus makes this easy!

Two Options:

Option 1: Purchase Through Manus

  1. Go to Settings → Domains
  2. Click "Purchase new domain"
  3. Search for available domains
  4. Complete purchase directly in Manus
  5. Domain is automatically configured!

Option 2: Bind Existing Domain

  1. Purchase domain from any registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
  2. Go to Settings → Domains
  3. Click "Bind existing custom domain"
  4. Follow the DNS configuration instructions
  5. Wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)
Domain SEO Best Practices

Use Keywords in Domain

Include relevant keywords like "manus", "ai", "mate", "hub" to signal your site's purpose to search engines.

Keep It Short & Memorable

Shorter domains are easier to remember, type, and share. Aim for 2-3 words maximum.

Avoid Hyphens & Numbers

Domains with hyphens or numbers are harder to communicate verbally and can look spammy.

Choose the Right TLD

.com is still king for SEO, but .ai, .io, and .app work well for tech products. Avoid obscure TLDs.

Enable HTTPS

Manus automatically provides SSL certificates for all domains. HTTPS is a confirmed Google ranking factor.

Recommended Approach
1

Change Manus Subdomain NOW

Free, instant, and immediately improves your branding. Do this today!

2

Test & Iterate on Manus Subdomain

Use your branded .manus.space domain while building and testing your site.

3

Add Custom Domain When Ready to Launch

Once you're ready for public launch, add your custom domain for maximum SEO impact and brand authority.

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