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Practical articles on shortening, sharing, and keeping links easy to trust—written for how this product actually works.
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How to shorten a link
Paste an https destination on the homepage, copy the /r/ path, and confirm the redirect before you share it.
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What is a vanity URL? Benefits and best practices
A memorable path under /r/ that you can say aloud - useful when a random code is not enough.
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URL redirects: what they are and how they work
A short path that hops to your https destination - quietly, with a no-referrer policy on no-referer.
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Dynamic vs static QR codes in practice
Static encodes a fixed URL. With no-referer, the QR points at /r/{code} so you can update the destination later without reprinting.
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What are branded short domains?
A host you already own - used for short links - so recipients see your brand before they decide to click.
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How to change a destination URL without breaking the short path
Edit the https target in My URLs. The /r/ path - and any printed QR - stay the same.
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Short links for SMS: keep the path tight and honest
SMS still breaks long URLs across bubbles. One /r/ address - and a clear sentence - travels better.
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What is a QR code?
A scannable pattern that opens a URL - on no-referer, it points at the same /r/ path as your short link.
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Link safety basics: how to check before you share
Creators should verify the https destination. Recipients should treat unexpected short links with care.
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How personalized paths can improve clicks
Readable aliases and familiar hosts help people trust a link - especially in SMS, slides, and support replies.
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What is a URL slug?
The readable segment at the end of a path - on no-referer, that is often your /r/ code or alias.
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UTM parameters and short links
Keep UTM tags on the destination URL; the short path stays clean for sharing.
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Click counts without the noise
Use My URLs tallies to compare your own links. Keep funnels and ad attribution in the tools built for that work.
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HTTPS destinations are the floor
Every plan requires a public https destination before a short code is issued.
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