URL shortening is useful in many cases like twitter you can use 140 characters,so lengthy URLs can be shared when they are shortened.Another use is that shortened url is easier to share rather than long URLs. There are different methods to shorten the URL,very basic method is to Http redir...
When working with URLs in our applications, there are times when they may become too long, clunky, unreadable, and difficult to use. In such situations, we can employ a URL shortener to make them shorter, more readable, and easier to share. Essentially, a URL shortener takes our long URLs...
For those who are unfamiliar, a URL shortener is something used to make a long URL shorter in length while still sending those who click to the same/correct page. A URL shortener is typically a URL shortening service, which is why there are so many different options. Consider the below sc...
Step 1: Buy a Short URL or Short Domain Name Most of us do not use a short URL as our primary domain name. This means you will need to register a new domain name that is much shorter than your current domain. For example, when choosing a branded shorter domain for WPBeginner.com, ...
A URL shortener is a web tool that simplifies long and complex web addresses by replacing them with shorter, more manageable links. This tool is crucial for anyone looking to share links more effectively and efficiently. Whether you’re a casual user or a marketing professional, URL shorteners...
For instance, the Pretty Links plugin doesn’t do anything to shorten your domain name, and sadly, most of us have long domain names. A link such aswpthemeraves.com/total/still preserves the brand name, but we can make it shorter by springing for a branded short URL. ...
We’re all familiar with URL shorteners - those web services that take a long URL and create a tiny, unique code to make a link that is much shorter. URL shortening can be used to squeeze a link into a limited space, such as a 140-character tweet, track metrics, or make links look...
A shorter URL gives you extra space for more useful content, which can lead to more engagement and traffic to your WordPress website. That’s why URL shortener services like Bitly and TinyURL were originally created. They take a long link and make it shorter so that it doesn’t take up ...
8 Steps to Make Fewer HTTP Requests Although every website is unique, we can usually blame excessive HTTP requests on a few common problems. With this in mind, here are eight simple steps you can take right now to reduce the number of requests passing through your website. ...
To make a short URL, just enter the URL into the URL box. Then on the left hand side, decide what you want the link to be called and enter it into the box after your domain name. So a link to MakeUseOf could be calledhttp://tinylinks.markoneill.org/makeuseof(click it, it works)...