How Does a URL Shortener Work?

Published on December 30, 2021

Once you decide which custom URL shortener you will use, you might most likely have to create an account to get started if it is a free tool. However, at times you can start using it instantly. All you have to do is paste the long URL into the allotted space on a website.

You might probably face issues using long URLs if you are new to social media marketing. They can get long. The links could be a little unwieldy sometimes. So the best option is a URL shortener.

If you have the free versions, they are very simple to use. If it is a paid tool, you will have to purchase a subscription before getting permission to utilize the URL shortener and access the extra features. Once that is taken care of, the process is relatively straightforward.

Links can get a little complex, especially when you track them. Sometimes they can be a bit distracting. And if you are trying to share helpful info with a growing audience, you do not want the links to all that golden content to upstage your efforts. So the best way is to shorten your URL.

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