What is a URL shortener? URL shorteners take long URLs (web addresses) and turn them into smaller/shorter URLs that still direct you to the same site. Why would I need to use one? URL shorteners can be used for a variety of reasons. The reasons I use it the most:
My Favorite URL Shortener goo.gl Goo.gl is Google's URL shortening service. It shortens URLs just like tinyurl.com or bit.ly, but it also has some added perks.
These are a few screen shots of the analytics from a goo.gl that I created today: These analytics are interesting to me, and it doesn't matter to me if someone sees my link's analytics. However, if you do not want the public to have access to the analytics of your "goo.gl"s, I would suggest using a different URL shortener. (tinyurl.com, bit.ly, etc.)
For more information about goo.gl check out this site.
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AuthorI am an Instructional Technology Facilitator for 5 elementary schools in Wilson, North Carolina. This is my second year as an ITF, but I have a total of 10 years of experience in education. Archives
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