{"id":16457,"date":"2010-12-21T15:39:38","date_gmt":"2010-12-21T10:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=16457"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:51:05","slug":"about-me-vanity-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/","title":{"rendered":"About.me Vanity URL: Is About.me Still Worth It in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back in December 2010 we urged readers to rush to about.me and grab their <strong>about.me vanity URL<\/strong>, a short personal address like about.me\/yourname, just days after the service launched publicly and news broke that AOL was buying it. Sixteen years later about.me is still running, though it has changed owners and plans. Here&#8217;s what about.me is in 2026, how to claim your vanity URL, and the alternatives worth considering.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/aboutme-profiles.jpg\" alt=\"About.me vanity URL profile pages with large background photos\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/aboutme-profiles.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/aboutme-profiles-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> About.me is still live in 2026 and lets you create a one-page personal profile at about.me\/yourname. The free plan includes a personal page and email signature; paid Standard and Pro plans add lead capture, scheduling, a custom domain and removal of about.me branding. Popular alternatives are Linktree, Carrd, a LinkedIn profile, or your own domain name.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adcde147cf87\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adcde147cf87\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#What_is_aboutme\" >What is about.me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#A_short_history_of_aboutme\" >A short history of about.me<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#How_to_get_your_aboutme_vanity_URL\" >How to get your about.me vanity URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#aboutme_plans_in_2026\" >about.me plans in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#Aboutme_alternatives\" >About.me alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#Is_aboutme_still_worth_it\" >Is about.me still worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#Is_aboutme_still_free\" >Is about.me still free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#Can_I_change_my_aboutme_URL\" >Can I change my about.me URL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#Is_aboutme_good_for_SEO\" >Is about.me good for SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/about-me-vanity-url\/#Whats_the_difference_between_aboutme_and_Linktree\" >What&#8217;s the difference between about.me and Linktree?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_aboutme\"><\/span>What is about.me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About.me is a personal landing page service. You get a single page with a big background photo, a short bio and links to your social profiles, website and contact details, all at an easy-to-share address like about.me\/veronica. When we first tried it, what stood out was the huge full-screen images and built-in analytics showing who viewed your profile. Setup took just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_short_history_of_aboutme\"><\/span>A short history of about.me<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2009:<\/strong> Co-founded by Ryan Freitas, Tony Conrad and Tim Young.<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2010:<\/strong> Opened to the public, and AOL agreed to acquire it days later. That&#8217;s when we wrote our original &#8220;grab your vanity URL now&#8221; post, since the publicity rush meant popular names would go fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2013:<\/strong> Tony Conrad bought majority control back from AOL and relaunched about.me as an independent company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026:<\/strong> The service is still active with free and paid plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_your_aboutme_vanity_URL\"><\/span>How to get your about.me vanity URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/about.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>about.me<\/strong><\/a> and sign up with your email or a social account.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your username. This becomes your vanity URL, so pick your real name or brand.<\/li>\n<li>Add a photo, short bio and links to your website and social profiles.<\/li>\n<li>Publish the page and add the link to your email signature, resume and social bios.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"aboutme_plans_in_2026\"><\/span>about.me plans in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> a personal page and an email signature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> adds tools such as lead capture into a built-in contact manager and appointment scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro:<\/strong> adds a custom domain (yourname.com), more page customization, removal of about.me branding and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plans and features change, so check the current pricing page before upgrading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aboutme_alternatives\"><\/span>About.me alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linktree<\/a>:<\/strong> the best-known &#8220;link in bio&#8221; page, popular with creators on Instagram and TikTok.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carrd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrd<\/a>:<\/strong> a simple builder for one-page personal sites and portfolios, with custom domains on paid plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> for professional networking, a complete LinkedIn profile with a custom URL often ranks first for your name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your own domain:<\/strong> the most future-proof option. A yourname.com site can&#8217;t disappear if a profile service shuts down or changes its free plan. See our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/06\/create-blog-brand\/\">how to create a brand for your blog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/05\/create-short-urls-for-your-domain-name-to-retweet-easily\/\">branded short URLs on your own domain<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_aboutme_still_worth_it\"><\/span>Is about.me still worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a quick, good-looking personal page at no cost, yes. It&#8217;s handy for email signatures, conference badges and business cards. If you want full control over design and SEO, or plan to grow a business around your name, a personal website on your own domain is the better long-term investment. Many people use both: a free profile page today, and a domain they own for later. Our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/09\/new-twitter-profile-header-photo-size\/\">X (Twitter) header sizes<\/a> helps keep your social profiles looking consistent too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_aboutme_still_free\"><\/span>Is about.me still free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The free plan includes a personal page and email signature. Paid plans add extra features.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_my_aboutme_URL\"><\/span>Can I change my about.me URL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your URL is based on your username. Check your account settings; if the name you want is taken, try adding a middle initial or profession.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_aboutme_good_for_SEO\"><\/span>Is about.me good for SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An about.me page can rank for your name, but a personal website on your own domain gives you more control and long-term value.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_aboutme_and_Linktree\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between about.me and Linktree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>About.me focuses on a profile page with a photo and bio, while Linktree is designed as a list of links for social media bios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in December 2010 we urged readers to rush to about.me and grab their about.me vanity URL, a short personal&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":16458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16457"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67824,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16457\/revisions\/67824"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}