Best URL Shortener Sites to Shorten long links
1. Goo.gl
The reason why I have placed it above all other is — it deserves to be on top. Though own by Top search engine — Google, it is one of the best URL shortener sites. You can simply place your large URL by copy and paste method. And as soon as you click on Shorten URL, your large URL is shortened within few seconds.
However, it is worth notable that you can easily shorten URL using Google URL Shortener without being logged in. But if you wish to keep a history and track of progress of your shortened URL, it is recommended that login before shortening.
2. iAbc.xyz
Iabc.xyz is a great URL shortener, my top favourite site! It’s very simple and easy to use.
Many features to considers: Custom Alias, Password protect for link, Geotarget your links to redirect visitors to specialized pages and increase your conversion, Bundle your links for easy access and share them with the public on your public profile, Shorten multi links in once, powerfull user dashboard to manage all URLs and track, detailed analytics…
3. Bit.ly
Bit.ly is another such great URL shortener service which I have been using from the very beginning. Though I later started using Goo.gl and since then Goo.gl has remained my favorite. But I can never deny by the fact that Bit.ly is another great name in the list of best URL Shortener sites.
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The working is quite similar. All you have to do is paste your large URL and hit ENTER. It will automatically make the short URL available before you.
Again, you need to have an account with Bit.ly to keep a track back and stats detail of your shorten URLs.
4. Ow.ly (Hootsuite)
Ow.ly is the official URL shortener service of Hootsuite. Hootsuite is a free platform for professional users to manage and schedule tweets. It can also be accessed by using desktop directly. And you don’t have to primarily have a Hootsuite account in order to shorten URLs. It is one stop solution for professionals who can not waste their time in hunt of short links.
However, an account is required to track stats and history of your shortened URLs. You can also login using your Twitter account.
5. TinyURL
As the name suggests, “Tiny” meaning small — it is again one of the best solution for tiny (small) URLs. The web design is quite traditional and basic. But its basic design makes new users able to get started easily. Working is similar — Paste the long URL and click to shorten it.
One disadvantage is of TinyURL is that you can’t track history and stats of shortened URLs. But for quick access you can install toolbar to your browser which I think a feature that somewhat do the compensation.
6. 3.ly (Threely)
Threely is the shortest of all. And hence one of the best URL Shortener sites. The working is very simple and quite similar to others. Just paste the large URL and click to shorten. And your next page would provide the shortest URL with many details. It also provides QR Code which you or other users can scan to go on your link.
