Unsolved How can I shorten a url?
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I've got way too many long url's but I have no idea how to shorten them?
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You can shorten a URL by using a URL shortening service like Bitly, TinyURL, or Google’s URL Shortener. Just paste your long URL into the service, and it will generate a shorter version for you.
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Simply, bitly is one of the best source for shorten URL.
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Bitly:
Steps:
Go to Bitly.
Sign up for a free account (optional but recommended for tracking purposes).
Paste your long URL into the provided field.
Click "Shorten" and copy the shortened link.TinyURL:
Steps:
Visit TinyURL.
Paste your long URL into the provided box.
Optionally, you can customize the ending of the URL.
Click "Make TinyURL!" and copy the shortened link.Google’s Firebase Dynamic Links:
Steps:
Sign in to Firebase.
Create a new project or use an existing one.
Navigate to “Dynamic Links” in the Firebase Console.
Click "Get Started" and follow the steps to create and customize your short link.Rebrandly:
Steps:
Go to Rebrandly.
Sign up and log in.
Paste your long URL and create a custom or branded short link.-
Using Browser Extensions:
Bitly Extension:
Install the Bitly browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Click on the extension icon whenever you want to shorten a link.
Short URL (for Firefox):
Install the Short URL extension.
Right-click on any page or link and choose "Shorten this page with…" to get a shortened link. -
Self-Hosted URL Shorteners:
If you want more control and branding, consider setting up your URL shortener with tools like YOURLS or Polr. These require some technical knowledge to install on your server. -
API Integration:
If you need to shorten URLs programmatically, many of these services provide APIs. You can integrate them into your workflow using code or automation tools like Zapier.
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@HarryWillson786 said in How can I shorten a url?:
Enter the Long URL: Paste the <a href="https://pixelfield.co.uk/">URL</a> long you want to shorten into the provided input field on the service's homepage.
This step is important one
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@HarryWillson786 said in How can I shorten a url?:
Enter the Long URL: Paste the <a href="https://pixelfield.co.uk/">URL</a> long you want to shorten into the provided input field on the service's homepage.
This step is important one
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You can shorten a URL by using online tools like Bitly or TinyURL. Just paste the long URL, and they’ll generate a shorter version for you. For example, you can shorten "https://glbsimregistration.ph/" to make it easier to share.
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@HarryWillson786 said in How can I shorten a url?:
Use a URL Shortening Service:
Open a URL Shortening Service: Go to a website that offers URL shortening, such as Bitly, TinyURL, or Rebrandly.
Enter the Long URL: Paste the long URL for example (https://pixelfield.co.uk/) into the provided input field on the service's homepage.
Shorten the URL: Click on the "Shorten" or "Create" button to generate a shorter version of your URL.
Copy the Shortened URL: Once the shortened URL is created, copy it from the provided field.
Verify the Shortened URL (Optional): You can paste the shortened URL into a browser to ensure it redirects to the intended destination.
I hope these steps help you
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Bitly is a perfect tool for URL Shortener. I am using it for our website Royal LePage Magna.
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Use a URL Shortening Service:
Open a URL Shortening Service: Go to a website that offers URL shortening, such as Bitly, TinyURL, or Rebrandly.
Enter the Long URL: Paste the long URL you want to shorten into the provided input field on the service's homepage.
Shorten the URL: Click on the "Shorten" or "Create" button to generate a shorter version of your URL.
Copy the Shortened URL: Once the shortened URL is created, copy it from the provided field.
Verify the Shortened URL (Optional): You can paste the shortened URL into a browser to ensure it redirects to the intended destination.
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@laurentjb URL shorteners like Bitly, TinyURL, and Rebrandly can condense long web addresses into shorter, more manageable links. Simply copy and paste the long URL into the shortener's field and click "Shorten." This is especially useful for sharing links on social media or in emails. However, exercise caution when clicking on shortened links from unknown sources, as they could lead to malicious websites.
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@sarahwalsh Thank you I'll go take a look. Much appreciated
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So, we use Bit.ly, its really good URL shortner, our digital marketing agency / web design business, uses it to shorten a URL, when posting links on Facebook.
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@laurentjb said in How can I shorten a url?:
I've got way too many long url's but I have no idea how to shorten them?
To shorten long URLs, you can use a URL shortener service like Bitly, TinyURL, or Google's Firebase Dynamic Links. These services generate a shorter version of your URL, making it easier to share. If you have a custom domain, you can also set up branded short URLs for a more professional appearance.
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@laurentjb Long URLs are not that much of a problem -- it's typically a warning sign in case they are not formatted properly.
If your URLs are already getting inbound links & ranking/receiving traffic from search engines, you should keep them as is & think about optimizing your URL structure in the future.
I hope that helps!
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