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Voice

How vanityURLs sounds in documentation, generated pages, badges, and product surfaces.

Use direct, operational language. The reader should feel that vanityURLs is careful with redirects, clear about system behavior, and respectful of their time.

Voice qualities

QualityMeansAvoids
DirectSay what the system doesVague promises or abstract benefits
PreciseUse exact domains, states, paths, and timeApproximate language when details matter
CalmExplain problems without dramaAlarmist wording for routine states
OperationalHelp the reader act or verifyCopy that sounds polished but says little
HonestDescribe implemented behaviorImplying features or guarantees not present

Preferred verbs

Use concrete verbs such as create, redirect, expire, block, audit, deploy, verify, copy, download, and configure.

Generated-page tone

Generated redirect pages should be especially plain. A visitor may be deciding whether a destination is safe, expired, blocked, or intentionally delayed. Keep those states obvious.

Badge tone

Badge text must stay short and recognizable. If a badge needs more explanation, link to supporting documentation instead of making the badge carry the explanation.