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Updated Bulk Shortening Sheet: New Fields Added

Short.io is trying to do its best to fit customers' needs. The last update seems to be the most requested in the recent time. It is about adding new fields for bulk shortening via Google Sheet. Now, you can shorten links in bulk by applying features such as UTM-tags, mobile targeting, link expiration, and link cloaking. You do not need to customize these features manually for each link. The advantages of shortening via Google Sheet Short.io provides two methods of shortening links in bulk. The

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Automatic Link Expiration for New Short Links

Create short links with automatic link expiration. As an example: Every time a new item is posted to a watched RSS feed, Integromat will automatically shorten a link on Short.io and apply link expiration date. Short.io Integrations Discover [https://support.short.io/hc/en-us/categories/360001953191-Integrations-and-Extensions] * Straight to the Video guide or read the instruction below. 1. Go to Integromat. [https://integromat.com/] 2. Click "Create a new Scenario."

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Why Every Brand Needs Link Management

Link management means full control over created URLs, namely editing, optimizing, and analyzing links. URLs are a connection between a brand and a website, social networks, email marketing, SMS and advertisement campaigns, and finally, customers. Without profound link management, customers could lose access to your brand. That is the reason why taking full control of URLs is essential for businesses. Shortening services are those tools that give an opportunity to easily manage created links: f

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Short.io Integration with RSS and Twitter via Integromat

Send Twitter posts with a short URL for new RSS feeds items. Every time a new item is posted to a watched RSS feed, Integromat will automatically shorten a link on Short.io and send a message to a selected Twitter account. Short.io Integrations Discover [https://support.short.io/hc/en-us/categories/360001953191-Integrations-and-Extensions] * Straight to the Video guide or read the instruction below. 1. Go to Integromat. 2. Click "Create a new Scenario." 3. Look for

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Filtering Short Links with API

Sometimes you need to find out which short link is the most clickable. This information could be necessary to conclude what topics are the most engaging for visitors to improve your marketing strategy. Short.io doesn't provide filtering links by clicks from the dashboard, but we've implemented another way that could fit your needs. Filtering short links in descending order with API Free access to the API is available on Short.io. The only requirement is to have a Short.io account to provide a

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Short.io Integrates with Trello and Slack via Integromat

Short.io integrates with Trello and Slack via Integromat simultaneously. How? With Integromat, complicated chains of apps could be built to create advanced integrations. The idea of the integration with Trello and Slack is when creating a new card on Trello, a link to this card will be shortened and sent to a specified Slack channel. Your team members will at once see that a new task was added. No one can miss it. Below is the instruction that describes steps on how to customize the integratio

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How to Track Video Conversion with Short Links

The number of video blogs is growing faster and faster. Customers are now influenced by videos more than by texts. Cisco's Visual Networking Index states that video marketing takes 80% of global internet traffic. Moreover, according to another survey, consumers prefer watching a video description of a product over reading about a product. Media ComScore published results that state 64% of users buy a product after watching a video. All the survey results lead us to conclude that video marketing

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Short.io Integrates with Integromat

Short.io is rich in integrations, and we're pleased to present a new integration with Integromat. Integrations are intended to simplify the work process and make it automatic. Integromat is no exception. Short.io Integrations Discover [https://support.short.io/hc/en-us/categories/360001953191-Integrations-and-Extensions] What is Integromat? Integromat is a powerful tool for automating manual processes. Integromat will connect apps, services, and smart devices into automated scenarios and wil

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3 Tips to Pick the Best Domain Extension

The domain name is more than the address of your website. It represents your business idea; it identifies you and your company online. A domain is an influential marketing tool. Even one word of 5–6 letters, from which the domain name is composed, can significantly affect a user's decision to visit the site. The domain name determines the first impression of the brand, which remains in the visitor's memory. How to Choose a Domain for a Custom Link Shortener Read [https://blog.short.io/best-d

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How to Choose a Domain for a Custom Link Shortener

Thinking of which branded domain to choose for shortening links is the primary task before creating URLs. Further success is based on the choice you'll make. 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 of your own. Unless you use a branded domain to tell others about the content, you’re missing out on a massive branding opportunity. So today, on the Short.io blog, we’ll take a clos

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Save Time With Short.io: Create Short Links Straight from Slack

Slack is a service for collaborative work. It is usually used for corporate discussions and for sharing company news. Thanks to Slack channels and integrations with other apps, you may customize essential notifications about new clicks, visits, or updates, for example. Short.io integrates with Slack to create links straight from the workspace. How to Configure It The integration lets you create short links straight from one of your Slack channels. It works like a bot: you type '/shorten' and s

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Short.io for E-commerce: Increase Sales

With digitalization, e-commerce has taken a leading role in the shopping industry. Most customers prefer buying products sitting at home rather than experiencing parking hassles. If you have already launched your online store, keep up with the latest ways to increase conversion and sales. Today, on the Short.io blog, we'll cover the methods to promote an e-shop with the help of a shortening service. There is no need to completely redesign the site or increase the advertising budget to boost onl

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