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Multimastery
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#1 · Posted: 15 Jul 2011 20:29 · Edited by: Multimastery
There are many free short url sevices on the web like tinyurl, bitly, viralurl just to name a few.... I don't use them as much as I use to, but when I do I usually use bitly because of the easy of use, tracking, good statistics and reputation. Also I use viralurl as a close second because of the viral nature of it, reliability and variety of short urls to choose from. So what is your favorite free short url service(s) and why?
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Barb Thornback
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#2 · Posted: 17 Jul 2011 13:30
Occationally I use bitly, and as you say it is very easy to use, but most of the time I use re directs from my websites.
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selfpaid
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#3 · Posted: 19 Jul 2011 10:56
I love bit.ly for its tracking, but sadly sometimes the places I post don't allow it.
However, google has a service that allows you to make your own shortener. I can't find it right now, but I'm sure its filed in their labs project or with google apps.
I'm planning on making my own for my own tracking purposes and linking.
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talfighel
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#4 · Posted: 20 Jul 2011 11:49
I have been using TinyUrl and think that they are very easy to use.
Anytime I need a URL to be shortened, I use them.
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happywife
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#5 · Posted: 21 Jul 2011 23:39
I've also been using TinyUrl.cc for the last couple of years and have been happy with them.
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stellaandreapar
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#6 · Posted: 25 Aug 2011 18:07
I like tinyURL and 1ShoppingCart if I want links with tracking 
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mabutler
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#7 · Posted: 5 Sep 2011 23:42
I'd have to say I'm a fan of Tiny URL. It seems to really get the job done ...and its pretty easy to use.
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Epoltrack83
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#8 · Posted: 8 Sep 2011 15:43
Yeah, when I'm lazy I'll use a bit.ly because I can track the number of visitors!
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Marcine
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#9 · Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:34
yes im using bitly but find it only lets you track for 24hrs.
its quite good if you want an url shortener with no ads.
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PeterFrosen
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#10 · Posted: 1 Dec 2011 15:45
tinyURL hands down!!!
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gowriter
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#11 · Posted: 6 Dec 2011 23:54 · Edited by: gowriter
I like the Google URL Shortener. It's easy to use, and it will show quick stats like:
--number of clicks
--what countries visited your link
--what browser people used
--what kind of computer they use (PC or Mac)
--what referral links they came in on
It's great for shortening those long Amazon Affiliate links, but I don't think it actually cloaks links. So if you're concerned about your Clickbank hop link, you may want to look elsewhere.
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