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Summary of the 2018 Year in Short.cm

Summary of the 2018 Year in Short.cm

Another year has passed, and we proud of what happened with Short.cm during this period. In short, 2018 was the year of hard work and development. So we decided to share a summary of the 2018 year. See the Short.cm achievements over the last 12 months. 1. Metrics

Tricky Feature: Set up Short.cm Mobile App via a Browser

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Tricky Feature: Set up Short.cm Mobile App via a Browser

If you think the article is about Short.cm app on the App Store or Google Play, discard this idea. We’ll show you a tricky function on how to install Short.cm mobile app using a browser. Short.cm has an iOS app, but it needs improvement. Besides, we

Why is HTTPS Important for Short Links?

Why is HTTPS Important for Short Links?

The main task of the website owner is to protect the site from the phishing as much as possible so as not to get a malware as well as endanger customers’ private data. HTTPS encrypts data and prevents it from being intercepted. How does it work? When you are redirected

301 Redirect: Optimize Links For Search Engines

301 Redirect: Optimize Links For Search Engines

URL Redirects are an inevitable part of the web-page optimization. That is useful if your page is permanently or temporarily offline. With redirects, the users aren’t confused with the non-existing web-page. 301 Permanent Redirect is what perfectly suits your needs. The correct optimization of the redirect influences SEO and

What's New

Short.cm introduces some updates over the last two weeks. Learn the details about the new releases below. 1. Deep links. Universal Mobile Links let you redirect users directly to your app after clicking a short link. This is available for both iOS and Android. Users click a short link,

Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

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Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

The idea of 2FA is to provide you with an additional way to verify that you are the owner of the account. Improving account security and complicating the hacking process for an attacker is necessary features if using services where you keep money and/or personal data. We implemented two-factor

What is a Short Branded Link?

What is a Short Branded 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: * This is a long link: https://website.xyz/must-take-things-while-travelling-abroad/best-checklist * So this is a short form: https://shortcm.li/HdsJH8

Stop Doing These Things While Shortening Links

Stop Doing These Things While Shortening Links

Before sharing the link on social networks, think about how the link looks. Is it attractive to users? Will users want to click it or not? Eventually, will you click the link if you see it in a competitor’s blog? Some spread mistakes of short links may prevent a

What's New in Short.cm

What's New in Short.cm

Short.cm introduces some updates over the last two weeks. Learn the details about the new releases below. 1. Two Factor Authentication (2FA). We implemented 2FA to our service, so now you can be sure in your online safety. Short.cm supports 2FA via specialized authenticator apps called “Google Authenticator”

CPC, CPM, and CTR: What's the Difference

CPC, CPM, and CTR: What's the Difference

CPC, CPM, and CTR indicators help to understand the reports of the advertising campaigns, as well as to plan the further configuration of advertising correctly. CPC and CPM are pricing models and payment options of online advertising. CTR is a primary indicator of the advertising effectiveness on the Internet. * CPC

Custom Domain Names: How to Choose the Best One

Custom Domain Names: How to Choose the Best One

Have you noticed that short links spread up everywhere these days? The majority of world companies use vanity links with their own branded domain. A short link with a generic domain hides the brand name and content you share. While using generic short links, you intensively promote another brand instead

What's New In Short.cm

What's New In Short.cm

Short.cm introduces some updates over the last two weeks. Learn the details about the new releases below. 1. The New Short.cm Web-Design! Short.cm team completely changed the color of the website. Now it contains a fresh and modern color palette that helps to absorb the information easily.

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Short.cm — The New Website Design Announcement

We are excited to introduce the launch of the Short.cm [https://short.cm/] newly designed website! Our goal is to provide our visitors with a simple way to discover more about the product and the solutions we can offer. We created a user-friendly browsing experience for our customers. The

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How To Use Short.cm Chrome Extension

The Short.cm extension for Google Chrome lets shorten links being at the necessary web-page. By adding the Short.cm extension, you can access some key features: * Shorten links. The speed and ease are the most valuable things in the work process. Short.cm simplified the way of shortening links

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The List Of Short.cm Integrations

We made a full list of Short.cm integrations for your convenience. Now you can browse them and choose a necessary one. Direct Integrations Short.cm direct integrations are aimed to simplify the configuring process. You don't need any third-party service to integrate with analytical and retargeting tools.

Why Is Image Optimization Important To Your Website

Images drive extra traffic to the website. They affect the behavioral factors and speed of loading pages. In the case of correct optimization, images improve your search engine rankings. Why do you need to optimize images? Search robots index not only text content but also image content. To help search

What's New In Short.cm

Short.cm introduces some updates over the last two weeks. Learn the details about the new releases below. 1. Circular Progress Control. We show an indicator while your links are loading, so you will not be scared about your links vanished on the first page load. 2. QR Code API.

Black Friday Makreting Tips With Short.cm

It’s a Black Friday soon! Black Friday sales last for one day, however, marketing campaigns start one or even two weeks before Black Friday. In the run-up to Black Friday, companies actively promote discount products. Many ads with Black Friday headlines are spread on the Internet to attract people.

How To Track Source Traffic Effectively

Сheck and analyze site traffic with UTM tags. They allow you to find out which social network post, email marketing campaign, or advertisement campaign brought the most benefits. Data from UTM tagged links are sent to analytical services, such as Google Analytics. In Google Analytics, you will find statistics reports

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Direct Integration: Short.cm & AdRoll

AdRoll is a retargeting platform. It contains a piece of code, which you paste to your website to measure and customize the audience for the advertising campaign. To connect AdRoll to Short.cm, you don’t need to be a developer or know all about codes. The only thing you

Ways To Increase CTR With Short Links

CTR is a ratio of users who viewed a link to users who clicked it. CTR reflects the interest of users in your articles. The more clicks a link has, the more interesting the content is for users. In addition to increased traffic, Google often encourages websites with a higher

What's New In Short.cm

Short.cm introduces some updates over the last two weeks. Learn the details about the new releases below. 1. Built-in HTTPS links. All new domains automatically have HTTPS short links. After you add a new domain, you don’t need to turn on secured links in domain settings. 2. Internationalized