{"id":2422,"date":"2022-09-19T08:13:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T08:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/?p=2422"},"modified":"2022-09-19T08:13:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T08:13:03","slug":"url-short-link-generators-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"URL Short Link Generators on Shopify: Are They Worth It?\u00a0"},"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\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#What_are_Short_Link_Generators\" >What are Short Link Generators?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#Why_are_There_So_Many_Short_Link_Generators_on_Shopify\" >Why are There So Many Short Link Generators on Shopify?&nbsp;<\/a><\/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\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#Is_it_Worth_it_to_Buy_a_Short_Link_Generator_from_Shopify\" >Is it Worth it to Buy a Short Link Generator from Shopify?&nbsp;<\/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\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#Most_Shopify_URL_Shorteners_are_Pretty_Barebones\" >Most Shopify URL Shorteners are Pretty Barebones<\/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\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#What_are_Some_Alternatives\" >What are Some Alternatives?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#What_is_Shopify\" >What is Shopify?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#Why_Should_I_Shorten_Links\" >Why Should I Shorten Links?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#How_to_Make_a_Long_Link_Shorter\" >How to Make a Long Link Shorter?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#How_do_URL_Shorteners_Work\" >How do URL Shorteners Work?&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\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#How_do_Custom_URL_Shorteners_Work\" >How do Custom URL Shorteners Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/url-short-link-generators-on-shopify\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>You can find many <strong>URL short link generators on Shopify <\/strong>that can easily provide you with quick, neat links.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, do they really hold up to the vast features offered by dedicated URL shortener services available online?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post dives into short link generators on Shopify, how they work and whether or not you should use them for your brand.<\/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:#e2fcff;color:#292d34\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Quick Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we will discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What short link generators are&nbsp;<\/li><li>The prevalence of short link generators on Shopify&nbsp;<\/li><li>Whether you should buy a short link generator from Shopify&nbsp;<\/li><li>Alternatives to short link generators on Shopify&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So without further ado, let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Short_Link_Generators\"><\/span>What are Short Link Generators?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>short link generator <\/strong>or a <strong>URL shortener <\/strong>is a tool that takes a long URL as an input and provides you with a shortened version of it. The shortened version leads to the same web page as the original URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortened URL is essentially a <strong>redirect link <\/strong>that redirects the user to the web page of the original URL. Since the end result is the same, users can utilize the shortened URL since it looks a lot more neat and tidy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But there\u2019s more\u2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain URL shorteners allow you to use your own <strong>custom domains <\/strong>or <strong>subdomains. <\/strong>This means you can use domains that represent your brand in conjunction with these URL shortener tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/f4n-Cl0k9WdbtLGQXa4cP34L8fFt7r56h9MnYhO-KxLLaElB9TDJoC8QtROIiWZ6H7qxQPv2C7RmKJ2wHCTAHeQcy4qDuoagP5B7z2DsT5Y9iqRQBCDRz604uDzZFMx9h9JiqmCmqN7zqw5fVgJe-PtWnPKoCmBJW-uNCwo5wslf6rDzCsbzJuqbpw\" alt=\"What are Short Link Generators?\u00a0\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows your shortened links to represent your brand and thus, strengthen your<strong> brand image <\/strong>among consumers. <strong>URL shorteners <\/strong>are an extremely powerful and essential tool that many brands utilize today to maintain and boost their relevance online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_There_So_Many_Short_Link_Generators_on_Shopify\"><\/span>Why are There So Many Short Link Generators on Shopify?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shopify <\/strong>is an all-in-one e-commerce platform that is utilized to sell all sorts of <strong>physical <\/strong>as well as <strong>digital goods.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, there are many vendors on the platform that have published their own URL shorteners or short link generators<strong> <\/strong>onto the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are numerous short link generators on Shopify.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you browse Shopify for URL shorteners, you\u2019ll surely find many of them. Some of them might be <strong>free, <\/strong>whereas others may be a <strong>one-time purchase <\/strong>or have <strong>paid subscriptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Worth_it_to_Buy_a_Short_Link_Generator_from_Shopify\"><\/span>Is it Worth it to Buy a Short Link Generator from Shopify?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking at URL shorteners on Shopify, it can be tempting to opt for one of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because many of them are <strong>free <\/strong>or still cheaper than most other conventional URL shortener tools available online. Hence, you may feel that they\u2019re a better option for your brand\u2019s budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially true if you\u2019re just starting out and don\u2019t have a lot of money to work with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, it\u2019s not worth it.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact of the matter is that most URL shorteners available online will not be able to provide you with all of the features you need as a brand.&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>A <\/em><strong><em>brand <\/em><\/strong><em>does not just need a URL shortener that can produce <\/em><strong><em>generic shortened links.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Firstly, it needs a <\/em><strong><em>custom URL shortener <\/em><\/strong><em>that can allow them to have custom domains to represent their brand. Only then will they be able to consistently maintain their image with their consumers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Next, brands also need <\/em><strong><em>tracking and analytics <\/em><\/strong><em>for the links that they shorten. Of course, you want to track your performance and a perfect way to do this is to keep track of your shortened links.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>This is something that most conventional URL shorteners online such as <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/pixelfy.me\"><strong><em>Pixelfy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> can do for you.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Shopify_URL_Shorteners_are_Pretty_Barebones\"><\/span>Most Shopify URL Shorteners are Pretty Barebones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take a look at the features that most URL shorteners on Shopify have to offer, you\u2019ll find that most of them don\u2019t have a ton of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At most, you may be able to find a <strong>custom URL shortener <\/strong>that can provide some basic link tracking and fundamental analysis reports. However, the tools you\u2019ll need to grow as a brand are something that you won\u2019t find.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dynamic tracking, customizable reports and retargeting features are often missing.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, your best bet is to opt for a dedicated URL shortener tool that\u2019s commercially available online rather than opting for a URL shortener on Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Some_Alternatives\"><\/span>What are Some Alternatives?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of using a basic URL shortener on Shopify, you can opt for <a href=\"http:\/\/pixelfy.me\"><strong>Pixelfy<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>which comes with all the tools necessary to boost your brand image.&nbsp;<\/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 fetchpriority=\"high\" 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>Not only is Pixelfy bursting with features, but the majority of these features are also all available in its cheapest plan (The <strong>Professional plan <\/strong>costs <strong>$19.99 per month<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect custom domains and subdomains.<strong> It also provides you with several other features such as:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mobile deep linking&nbsp;<\/li><li>Link retargeting&nbsp;<\/li><li>Link rotation&nbsp;<\/li><li>Link swapping&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tracking and analytics&nbsp;<\/li><li>Fast shortener tool&nbsp;<\/li><li>Any URL shortener tool&nbsp;<\/li><li>Link tags<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And a whole lot more.<\/p>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Shopify\"><\/span>What is Shopify?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify is an <strong>e-commerce platform <\/strong>that people use to run their online businesses and sell <strong>physical <\/strong>or <strong>digital <\/strong>goods to paying customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great platform if you\u2019d like to run a business online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_I_Shorten_Links\"><\/span>Why Should I Shorten Links?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of reasons why someone may want to <strong>shorten a link<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, they are much neater and thus, look better when they\u2019re included in posts on social media, email newsletters, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, they are much easier to remember. Thus, they can be a good way to include links in print media as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Long_Link_Shorter\"><\/span>How to Make a Long Link Shorter?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different <strong>URL shorteners <\/strong>available online that can do that for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/45WFQf-kEjogNrGxYxc1gtWMSvod9p4ndqSe2IeISqKso9gEh3Yra0Dasp-BSfxWIiiBKnzk6DFP4_BVcGCLcVruOctsxbz5PnlJPP4sEr9u6GRmDmeVSQyJFcwUQBV4g9j3r-9JjV3nEbZHVBN6rq5xnKuMK3Ot-oRoF_DraypBL7H83ngyvbSYJQ\" alt=\"How to Make a Long Link Shorter?\u00a0\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is go to a URL shortener tool of your choice, input the long URL and you will receive a shortened URL that you can use instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_URL_Shorteners_Work\"><\/span>How do URL Shorteners Work?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>URL shorteners take a long URL as input. Once they get the input, they generate a <strong>much shorter link.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shorter link is a <strong>redirect link <\/strong>that also points to the same web page that your input URL points to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are provided with the shorter link and thus, you can now use that instead of your older, long URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Custom_URL_Shorteners_Work\"><\/span>How do Custom URL Shorteners Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Custom URL shorteners<\/strong> work the same way as generic URL shorteners do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference is that they allow you to connect a <strong>custom domain <\/strong>or <strong>subdomain <\/strong>first. Then, when a shortened link is generated, it\u2019s generated using that connected domain or subdomain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you get a customized link that bears your domain or subdomain name rather than the name of the URL shortener tool that you used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, URL shorteners on Shopify are typically not worth your time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free ones are good if you\u2019d like a shortened URL quickly.<strong> However, if you want all the features necessary to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Boost your brand image&nbsp;<\/li><li>Maintain and improve marketing campaigns&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increase discoverability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll be much better off with a URL shortener like <a href=\"http:\/\/pixelfy.me\"><strong>Pixelfy<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can find many URL short link generators on Shopify that can easily provide you with quick, neat links.&nbsp; However, do they really hold up to the vast features offered&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2423,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[707,712],"tags":[804,805,806,807,808],"class_list":["post-2422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-url-shortener","category-links","tag-url-short-link-generator-shopify","tag-what-are-short-link-generators","tag-why-are-there-so-many-short-link-generators-on-shopify","tag-is-it-worth-it-to-buy-a-short-link-generator-from-shopify","tag-alternatives-to-short-link-generators-on-shopify"],"acf":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2422"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2435,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2422\/revisions\/2435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}