How to Shorten a Long URL?

There are times when using a long URL is not the most convenient thing to do and sometimes is not even an option.

Why would you want to shorten a URL?:

• Limited characters on social media sharing
• Looks better – easier on the eye
• Some URL shorteners offer link tracking
• Limited Space on printed materials

How does it work?

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To this: https://wp.me/p1FaB8-6BSX

Here is how to do it:

1. Use a free popular URL shortener.

You can choose from https://goo.gl/ (deprecated as of 2018) or https://bitly.com/

Both of these options allow you to shorten any link and also provide basic analytics so you can see how many people have clicked on that link

2. Use a browser plugin (recommended)

The fastest way to shorten a URL while you are browsing is to install an addon to your brower.

• If you have Chrome, you can choose from here
• If you have Mozilla, you can choose from here

The good thing about most of these options is that you can link your existing Google or Bitly account.

> We use this browser addon on our business everyday, now you can use this trick next time you want to share content 😉