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Move your Website to a New Domain Without Hurting SEO

Moving to a new domain might be caused by an outdated content management system, a technical necessity for better domain extension, or project development. Whatever the reason, migrating to a new DNS takes a lot of hard work. One of the biggest questions that comes is how to overcome the whole process without destroying the current SEO ranking that you've worked so hard on. When you need to change a domain of an active website without losing a first-page ranking in Google search results, apply

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Short.cm for Software (API)

The Short.cm API [https://shortcm.xyz/login] is a set of codes that lets two software programs communicate with each other. Software that accesses the features and capabilities of the API calls it, and the Short.cm that creates the API publishes it. The primary shortening features can be shared thanks to the Short.cm API. Short.cm provides its API to encourage developers to build on their capabilities. So, what about implementing shortening features to software apps? Which software products co

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Redirect Visitors to the Specific Page of a Mobile Game

The mobile game industry is fast growing. As the number of smartphones is increasing, the innovative mobile apps are developed to engage the audience. The question is, how to improve user experience after the game has been created. URL shorteners come into mind when it’s about product promotion and customer engagement. So, what about applying tricky features to a mobile game industry? The shortener service inevitably transforms the way the developing game sector is operating. Deep links – a to

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5 Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Email marketing [https://www.hubspot.com/products/marketing/email?_ga=2.105091075.1475470564.1560423067-684398539.1559891770] has been around for years. It is assumed that everyone on the web understands email because we have been receiving and sending messages for years. Even my extremely nontechnical mother uses email, although she refuses to use text messages. The thought of spending 10¢ to receive a text message from her son is just too much. I love you, Mom. So although (almost) everyone

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How do I create a Custom Short URL?

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: htt

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Short.cm for SMS Marketing

Most companies send notifications to their customers via SMS — for example, the order status, a link to a personal account, a link for sale, or just a link to a website. Since SMS messages are limited by the number of characters and sending a few ones is expensive, apply a shortening service. Today, on the Short.cm blog, we’ll take a closer look at: 1. Benefits of using Short.cm for SMS Marketing. 2. Ways on how to implement SMS Marketing. What will You Benefit from Short.cm & SMS Marketing

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What's New

Short.cm introduces some updates over the last two weeks. Learn the details about the new releases below. * Affiliate program If you take part in the Short.cm affiliate program, you can see the list of affiliates on Short.cm. Link Cloaking for keeping an affiliate commission Read [https://blog.short.cm/link-cloaking/] * The list of bought domains Now the domains you've bought via Short.cm are displayed in the account settings. You can also see the date of the domain expiration an

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Short.cm for Startups

Companies in the early stage of development need a promotion to catch the wave and stay afloat. The initial condition of success is to select the correct strategy. URL-shortening is a technique covered by many businesses, as its core task is to promote a brand for increasing sales. So, what about applying short links to startups? The URL shortener inevitably transforms the way the startup sector is operating. Best Practices of Using Short Links for Startups * Branded Links Shorten links

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Built-In URL Shorteners: What you Need to Know

URL shortening is gaining popularity, so it's now spread towards building URL shorteners' functions in an already created application. Many world-known services provide users with automatically shortened links to make sharing easier. Today, on the Short.cm blog, we'll take a look at services with built-in URL shorteners: 1. Twitter [https://twitter.com/] Links published on Twitter, including links that users share in personal messages, are automatically processed and shortened to the https://t

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How To Edit a Destination URL

Have you ever shared a short link with some minor mistakes: the absence of UTM-tags, a wrong URL slug or long link? If so, don’t worry about lost money or brand trust. Short.io allows editing a destination URL of a short link without deleting it from the source. Short.io automatically changes the internal settings of the active short link. Why do you need to change the destination URL? * Edit an irrelevant long URL to a new one. The feature is especially useful for businesses, which apply of

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Short.cm for Advertising Agencies

With technology development, the internet has become an indispensable source for engaging the audience. The primary condition of success is to select the correct strategy. URL shortening is a technique covered by many businesses, as the primary task is to promote a brand for increasing sales. So, what about applying short links to advertising agencies? Advertising agencies specialize in specific areas, such as creating advertising materials like websites, online and social campaigns, brochures,

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Short.cm — a White-Label URL Shortener

Short.cm is a white-label link shortener, which allows you to shorten links on your own domain. The advantages of Short.cm: — Low price and quick support Short.cm has the cheapest price plans on the market. Feel free to contact Short.cm support. We are worried about your success in using short links and always answer tickets. Our chat bubble is on every page. Pricing (as of May 21st, 2019): — Detailed statistics Short.cm displays detailed statistics for both the short links and a domain. Y

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