{"id":2279,"date":"2022-09-03T08:48:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T08:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2022-09-04T04:17:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-04T04:17:18","slug":"best-url-shortener-reddit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best URL Shorteners According to Reddit &#8211; An Overview, Alternatives &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Bitly\" >Bit.ly\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#But_why_is_Bitly_not_a_good_URL_shortener\" >But, why is Bitly not a good URL shortener?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Rebrandly\" >Rebrandly\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#But_why_is_Rebrandly_not_a_good_URL_shortener\" >But, why is Rebrandly not a good URL shortener?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Cuttly\" >Cutt.ly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#But_why_is_Cuttly_not_a_good_URL_shortener\" >But, why is Cuttly not a good URL shortener?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Sniply\" >Snip.ly\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#But_why_is_Sniply_not_a_good_URL_shortener\" >But, why is Sniply not a good URL shortener?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#What_is_a_URL_Shortener\" >What is a URL Shortener?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Are_URL_Shorteners_Necessary_for_Brands\" >Are URL Shorteners Necessary for Brands?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#What_is_Deep_Linking\" >What is Deep Linking?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#What_is_URL_Retargeting_and_Can_it_be_Done_by_URL_Shorteners\" >What is URL Retargeting and Can it be Done by URL Shorteners?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#What_does_URL_Stand_for\" >What does URL Stand for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/best-url-shortener-reddit\/#Final_Verdict\" >Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll list the <strong>best URL shorteners according to Reddit<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reddit\u2019s often the place people go to for unbiased opinions on everything. We were curious as to how correct <strong>Reddit users<\/strong> were when it comes to the effectiveness of certain URL shorteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, we tested out the <strong>URL shorteners<\/strong> suggested by Redditors to see which ones are worth your time and money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitly\"><\/span>Bit.ly\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ABUOFwV9b9tLTNLqvERWXwgw4qsuj3KXHwdLUJGq27qx30iuGxLsxF6Pkn-3q8nEGpWziWi_0FYouyVOVmrIlQjSvyUuwh1DsoId0iAH5Wg4AWm2_JZ1v1OU--vzsAhm3W362wptU0o4e6i-1PovdZo-OQgvELi7kxtA6eu0sAEdaXz8efDjlSE7fw\" alt=\"bitly\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>First up is <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bit.ly<\/a> which was recommended the most by Redditors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not surprising since Bitly is definitely the most widely used and also, one of the oldest URL shorteners currently available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/vQPym_FA2lxxBr3DP6GYV2zMaFdQhFljGzF_qCbzceS-VMcqss9hNIkEcKvC4uLEX9rdG2KcyG60YgIy4MaeNJfdLzc9oTSRfDxEKhDULxXxesvkjWQ5aXe-GlUZZlFIvFYLrc6L_H7h9HeZ_57aI4vSYdwHdb6UXB9TDYvgjosTgEnQDyb1J18aqw\" alt=\"bit.ly\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can go to the website and instantly shorten URLs if you just want generic links. On the other hand, you can also create an account and opt for a paid plan if you want more of what Bitly has to offer such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Link tracking and customizable reporting&nbsp;<\/li><li>Custom URLs<\/li><li>Deep linking&nbsp;<\/li><li>Link rotation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>basic plan <\/strong>for Bitly costs <strong>$29 per month.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_why_is_Bitly_not_a_good_URL_shortener\"><\/span>But, why is Bitly not a good URL shortener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitly does not provide <strong>custom URLs <\/strong>within all of its paid plans. Hence, be careful when choosing a plan if you want custom URLs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t accidentally opt for a paid plan that doesn\u2019t provide you with custom URLs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rebrandly\"><\/span>Rebrandly\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ArU4EctGKMUSu47D2hCFXdS9Dm2Wh42dB62FEEe5UQ2Ca0fpv31gJhwRFp5EGlevIyXF-NTa4RWlEg2wQiXq4F6v1htx2H8BQoDfFqKydZ84GuT7LWLtis0AXzk57NGRfZ6dJm-ggy9qwRlT4kHh82-p9AR4IjGYsHnWrk8cRKunRUAL7N30YROTdg\" alt=\"rebrandly\" width=\"499\" height=\"158\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, we have <a href=\"http:\/\/rebrandly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rebrandly<\/a><strong>, <\/strong>which is widely known for how great it is to produce <strong>branded <\/strong>or <strong>custom links.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get up to <strong>five custom domains <\/strong>connected to it for use with its <strong>free plan. <\/strong>That\u2019s more than a lot of URL shorteners you\u2019ll see online. Most require you to pay before you can connect even one custom domain to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/bNGe6UK58sK6Q0h0fZ4oIrezNZYXAd0icMdLV9i86DDm5faO780YfL4lomqemQje8ViQnbCnESjoq93vG8LmKZ2Whlt6Jv5IMECIbnN_qgMA2CQdlkleYeQlEB7hqYXlxFpRgevWTnHDxb6VfCKPnxC9Mg42l2uNqmkUYYN_d9VvyrPf1Rb0r6tkOw\" alt=\"Rebrandly\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Hence, it\u2019s a great option if you have several different brands that you\u2019d like to create <\/em><strong><em>branded links <\/em><\/strong><em>for.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but its tracking features work great as well. You can analyze how popular your shortened links are and also check where the visitors are clicking from. This can help you develop <strong>customer personas <\/strong>and detailed <strong>target demographics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>pro plan, <\/strong>which most people go for, costs <strong>$89 per month.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_why_is_Rebrandly_not_a_good_URL_shortener\"><\/span>But, why is Rebrandly not a good URL shortener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that Rebrandly does provide you with five custom domains for free, it\u2019s important to note that you don\u2019t get much else in the free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e2ffee;color:#292d34\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>You don\u2019t get access to <\/em><strong><em>monthly custom reports, <\/em><\/strong><em>which are essential to analyze those shortened links properly.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, you can only track up to 5,000 clicks per month which is a very small sample size. This is especially true if you\u2019re utilizing all of the five custom domains that you get with Rebrandly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Hence, you\u2019ll have to get one of their paid plans <\/em><\/strong><em>if you intend to use Rebrandly for URL shortening and marketing purposes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuttly\"><\/span>Cutt.ly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/v2uXO2ae3naQAjFY7HeUJIzOazJmk7e9Hjd9X0BkZdhRP6lJLVzTIBz4hcBBazdhiPonMyPi1gCumZH642G3iOCDQGzEvh6XZ5ooIQ86SZFWG4gQCfnrjMfSKPAA54hsloNKkCh8GNEgWE-lu19zQDFR5XDSsWHJIQ9LK3fU42wmsEZ9MXOapwc65Q\" alt=\"cutt.ly\" width=\"331\" height=\"86\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similar to Rebrandly, <a href=\"http:\/\/cutt.ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cutt.ly<\/a> also allows you to get up to <strong>3 branded domains <\/strong>for free when you use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as we learnt with Rebrandly, just because you get branded domains for free does not mean you have everything you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Sh1P6y38Wd0zTKXHAhXRKOYxQn-dOGyWcaB9nseu-NaVTkheGTa6a-nGzv4oslopk3x3MTjITv3WIqAU4KtNH5QTaI14ZgKQU2OaPS6BnxcZU0p7gKpl5mTzoQm8XKVgDYBI1TB8SYgvpHvHXqfKZpfwJaFUpnGfiCYtzc7zv2rad8_Nug3hSC-FIg\" alt=\"cutt.ly\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the <strong>interface, <\/strong>Cutt.ly is pretty straightforward and simple to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, they have a great <strong>customer support team <\/strong>that is extremely responsive and can help you out with any issues you may encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_why_is_Cuttly_not_a_good_URL_shortener\"><\/span>But, why is Cuttly not a good URL shortener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Rebrandly, it\u2019s important not to get enticed by the <strong>3 free branded domains. <\/strong>You do get those but it\u2019s important to note that you only get tracking analytics for the past month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Only one month of tracking history is simply not enough to keep proper track of your marketing campaigns. Hence, you\u2019ll definitely have to opt for its paid plan. The most basic one costs <\/em><strong><em>$25 per month.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sniply\"><\/span>Snip.ly\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/IZigNKJAwNB1IbreJwewYyOuE68KEwt8XsonKqDQoKp-YNcvLcPM_BGFCWwyjmB9wlshcNi4WQGwJOljLSBcczPtyFrh74fAxpMZ-uI8XwOSx6g77GjTj_Vdnz2GVNpqO8cRxTt3hOQLVACwKNrdBkCv7HTIrEvnKRxp88amPn5A1l8FWE5FBfQ4JQ\" alt=\"snip.ly\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lastly, we have <a href=\"http:\/\/snip.ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snip.ly<\/a>, which is not just a URL shortener but rather, it\u2019s a full-fledged marketing tool.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows you to create <strong>dynamic CTAs (Calls-to-Action) <\/strong>that can be utilized to grab the reader\u2019s attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/X9AKNHxN4H7XBbnvEtHdsugxIPHtaP8_jZst2aywv7PLFjJZ-Sk02-S71P9u-roq4rCAdl9kSgJmx9bH9UZFS6kGU2jRk7HWqTz0WqASHxAvkmxI2imNx5G2RFCXF9r0jAToW430iUbP5Sbiyk3LvXMA3-zhnx3KCh6MpFsfXza2ab328yZxXNFy8w\" alt=\"sniply\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You get <strong>1 brand profile <\/strong>for free that you can easily use if you only have one brand that you need to promote. This\u2019ll also be used to generate <strong>branded links <\/strong>that can be utilized with your CTAs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, since it\u2019s a marketing tool, it also has powerful tools to help you track the performance of your links. These can be immensely useful when you develop future marketing campaigns and build customer personas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_why_is_Sniply_not_a_good_URL_shortener\"><\/span>But, why is Sniply not a good URL shortener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you do get 1 branded domain for free, it\u2019s important to note that you <strong>only get 20 links per month <\/strong>if you opt for the free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, this is not nearly enough if you want&nbsp; to properly market your brand with shortened links.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hence, you\u2019ll most likely have to opt for a paid plan. Snip.ly\u2019s most popular plan is their <\/em><strong><em>Pro plan <\/em><\/strong><em>which costs <\/em><strong><em>$79 per month.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e2ffee;color:#292d34\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Please note that while all of the URL shorteners above provide you with enticing features such as free custom domains, their free plans lack in other features.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are to succeed as a brand, you\u2019ll need tools such as <\/em><strong><em>link tracking, rotation, retargeting <\/em><\/strong><em>and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hence, in any case, you\u2019ll have to pay for their paid plans which can get fairly expensive.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"target market marketing messages online advertising offline advertising target market\" class=\"wp-image-652\" width=\"234\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image.png 935w, https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"http:\/\/pixelfy.me\" style=\"border-radius:4px;background-color:#f775ea\">SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pixelfy.me\"><em>Pixelfy<\/em><\/a><em>\u2019s cheapest plan costs <\/em><strong><em>$19.99 per month<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and it gets you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Custom domains<\/li><li>Link retargeting<\/li><li>Link tracking and analytics<\/li><li>Link rotation&nbsp;<\/li><li>Link swapping&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SEbpqBkYQ4JW9w9b07E7l7i08DecYXDFfeTp5TBqzyLKUzfVoOhRAPdzqz5Q6cztKmg-dOmhTFTyxF52nGXYHVcAMiIDVnkVCxjcuDI_aGAu_758-zyERV4--Zu9Z3w_-JeWGdEjkHkV0FqBkUgkr9XIzcYKzuW0wKTaZA7AmYeoGWW-aVoshIEGsw\" alt=\"reddit\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_URL_Shortener\"><\/span>What is a URL Shortener?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A URL shortener is a tool that takes a long URL and turns it into a much shorter and neat-looking URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_URL_Shorteners_Necessary_for_Brands\"><\/span>Are URL Shorteners Necessary for Brands?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose not to use URL shorteners if you want as a brand. However, this will almost always hurt your bottom line and cause you to lose potential customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They help with brand awareness, SEO and streamline the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Deep_Linking\"><\/span>What is Deep Linking?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep linking refers to when users click on a link, they are taken to an in-app page where they can interact with the content dynamically. This is in contrast to regular links that just take you to a website on your phone\u2019s web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_URL_Retargeting_and_Can_it_be_Done_by_URL_Shorteners\"><\/span>What is URL Retargeting and Can it be Done by URL Shorteners?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>URL retargeting refers to serving ads to individuals at a later time after they clicked on a certain link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain URL shorteners allow you to add a retargeting pixel to the shortened link so that it can be used for retargeting potential customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_URL_Stand_for\"><\/span>What does URL Stand for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>URL stands for <strong>Uniform Resource Locator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Reddit really seems to love <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bit.ly<\/a>, which makes sense since it\u2019s one of the URL shorteners that has been around for the longest time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, you must look at your needs and check the <strong>pricing plans <\/strong>for different URL shorteners to see which ones can fulfill all of them for the cheapest price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only then will you be able to find one that has the most budget-friendly pricing but also, has everything you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which URL shortener do you think is the best? 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