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Section titled “How to Create a Short Link”

Follow these simple steps to create your first short link

  1. Enter Your Long URL

    Section titled “Enter Your Long URL”

    Paste the long URL that you want to shorten into the input field. Make sure the URL is valid and includes the protocol (http,// or https,//).

  2. Section titled “Customize Your Short Link (Optional)”

    Add a custom alias to make your short link more memorable and branded. If you don’t provide one, we’ll generate a random short code for you.

  3. Configure Additional Options

    Section titled “Configure Additional Options”

    Enable monetization, set up deep linking, or create a custom landing page if needed. These options are all optional.

  4. Generate and Share

    Section titled “Generate and Share”

    Click the ‘Shorten’ button to generate your short link. Copy it and share it anywhere you want. You can also download the QR code for print use.

Section titled “How to Edit Your Short Link”

One of the most powerful features of our URL Shortener is the ability to edit the destination URL at any time

  1. Access Your Dashboard

    Section titled “Access Your Dashboard”

    Sign in to your account and navigate to your dashboard where all your short links are listed.

  2. Section titled “Find Your Link”

    Locate the short link you want to edit from your list of links. You can use the search or filter options to find it quickly.

  3. Update the Destination

    Section titled “Update the Destination”

    Click the edit button, enter the new destination URL, and save your changes. The short link will now redirect to the new URL.

Using QR Codes

Section titled “Using QR Codes”

Every short link comes with a free QR code that you can use in various ways

  1. Section titled “Generate Your Short Link”

    Create a short link as described above. A QR code is automatically generated for every short link.

  2. Download the QR Code

    Section titled “Download the QR Code”

    Click the ‘Download QR Code’ button to save the QR code image to your device. You can choose from different formats and sizes.

  3. Use Your QR Code

    Section titled “Use Your QR Code”

    Add the QR code to business cards, flyers, posters, product packaging, or any other print or digital materials. Users can scan it with their phone camera to visit your link.

Tracking Analytics

Section titled “Tracking Analytics”

Monitor the performance of your short links with detailed analytics

Viewing Statistics

Section titled “Viewing Statistics”

Access your link analytics from the dashboard by clicking on any short link. You’ll see real-time data about clicks, visitors, and more.

Available Metrics

Section titled “Available Metrics”

Our analytics dashboard provides the following metrics,

  • Total clicks on your link
  • Number of unique visitors
  • Geographic location of visitors (country, city)
  • Device types and operating systems
  • Where your traffic is coming from

Deep Linking

Section titled “Deep Linking”

Deep linking allows you to direct users to specific content within mobile apps

How to Use Deep Linking

Section titled “How to Use Deep Linking”

When creating your short link, enable the deep linking option and configure your app’s deep link URL. When users click your short link on mobile devices, they’ll be directed to the specific content within your app instead of a web page.

Section titled “Earning Money from Your Links”

Turn your short links into a revenue stream with our partner earnings program

  1. Join the Partner Program

    Section titled “Join the Partner Program”

    Sign up for our partner earnings program from your account settings. Review and accept the terms and conditions.

  2. Section titled “Enable Monetization on Links”

    When creating or editing a short link, enable the monetization option. This will show a brief interstitial page to visitors before redirecting them.

  3. Section titled “Share Your Links”

    Share your monetized links across social media, websites, forums, or anywhere else. You’ll earn money for every valid click.

  4. Track Your Earnings

    Section titled “Track Your Earnings”

    Monitor your earnings in real-time from your dashboard. Once you reach the minimum payout threshold, you can withdraw your earnings.

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”

Follow these best practices to get the most out of your short links

URL Customization

Section titled “URL Customization”
  • Use memorable, branded custom aliases that reflect your brand or campaign
  • Keep custom aliases short and easy to type
  • Avoid using confusing characters or special symbols

Security

Section titled “Security”
  • Only shorten URLs from trusted sources
  • Regularly review your links and delete any that are no longer needed
  • Report any suspicious or abusive links you encounter

Analytics & Tracking

Section titled “Analytics & Tracking”
  • Use different short links for different marketing channels to track performance
  • Regularly review your analytics to understand your audience
  • Use the data to optimize your marketing strategies

Sharing

Section titled “Sharing”
  • Test your short links before sharing them widely
  • Provide context when sharing links so users know what to expect
  • Use QR codes for offline marketing materials