If you’re reading this article, you might be a recent user on Short.cm. Today we’ll take a closer look at how to shorten and customize a link.
In case you were stuck with shortening, continue reading.
What is a short link?
A short link is a long URL converted into an attractive and memorable form used to redirect visitors from one web page to another.
Let’s look at the example:
- A long link: https://website.xyz/must-take-things-while-travelling-abroad/best-checklist
- A short link: https://link.shortcm.li/HdsJH8
A short URL contains a generic domain and a random slug. What is a generic domain? A generic domain is a domain, which a link shortener provides users with for free. The examples are “shortcm. li” and “bit.ly.”
The better idea is to create a short, branded URL. Branded means that a short link contains a domain name, which describes a brand or a relevant keyword for the business. This way, you promote the personal brand, not another company.
So let’s take a look at the transformed example:
- A long link: https://website.xyz/must-take-things-while-travelling-abroad/best-checklist
- A short branded link: https://travel.to/checklist
After shortening, use the URL on social networks, email marketing, offline marketing, and other promotional channels.
How to Shorten and Customize a Link
It takes you 15 seconds to shorten a link in Short.cm. Just paste a long link into the long link bar, and the service responds with the “link management” pop-up window. After that, edit a URL slug, share the link, or customize necessary functions in the “link management” window.
Watch the video guide below on how to shorten links in Short.cm.
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- Branded URL Shortener.
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