Shortener url services, why do you use them ? - GoFuckYourself.com

jimbaman · 10-18-2013, 06:08 AM

What are the advantage and disadvantage ?
Why and where do you use them ?

gracesfall · 10-18-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbaman

What are the advantage and disadvantage ?
Why and where do you use them ?

I use them on Twitter, YouTube, FB, etc...

jimbaman · 10-18-2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gracesfall

I use them on Twitter, YouTube, FB, etc...

Why do you use for social ?

Chris · 10-18-2013, 06:31 AM

I have a custom one I use. I can change the url the short url is pointing to at any given time.

So if something i am promoting goes down i just go into my admin and change the url to something else and do not have to worry about links

I also track the clicks

gracesfall · 10-18-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbaman

Why do you use for social ?

Because http://xlnk.cc/Ckeg takes up less room than http://freelesbianpornblog.com/pics-...es-lick-pussy/

ClickCashEmily · 10-18-2013, 06:51 AM

Affiliates using our URL Shortener do it for a few reasons:

1.) Allows more characters for your marketing on Social Media platforms like Twitter which restricts to 140 characters.
2.) Links be updated to point to new locations, so if you update your marketing, you're not losing those links to a campaign you might not be running.
3.) Clicks and sign-ups are tracked by those unique shortened URL's in our stats so affiliates can see which marketing is most effective.
4.) Shortened links with our shortener automatically track through the affiliate's account, so you don't have to specify the account code in the link.
5.) It allows affiliates to mix a non-iFriends destination page with ClickCash marketing to send folks to the page you're describing while also exposing them to iFriends banners.

~Emily

Emil · 10-18-2013, 07:53 AM

Mostly use them to hide aff-links in forums.

EddyTheDog · 10-18-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I have a custom one I use. I can change the url the short url is pointing to at any given time.

So if something i am promoting goes down i just go into my admin and change the url to something else and do not have to worry about links

I also track the clicks

I just got a nice short domain just for that as well - I am looking for a descent script to run it - Any suggestions Chris?..

Its just for me - Not for public use BTW.....

Edit: I just read it again - You use a custom one - I might do one myself actually - I could add Geo which would be nice...

rogueteens · 10-18-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I just got a nice short domain just for that as well - I am looking for a descent script to run it - Any suggestions Chris?..

Its just for me - Not for public use BTW.....

Edit: I just read it again - You use a custom one - I might do one myself actually - I could add Geo which would be nice...

i'd be interested too for the same reasons.

baggg · 10-18-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I just got a nice short domain just for that as well - I am looking for a descent script to run it - Any suggestions Chris?..

Its just for me - Not for public use BTW.....

Edit: I just read it again - You use a custom one - I might do one myself actually - I could add Geo which would be nice...

http://yourls.org/

EddyTheDog · 10-18-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by baggg

http://yourls.org/

That looks perfect - Thanks -

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I know there was a reason I came on here

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Black All Through · 10-18-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gracesfall

Because http://xlnk.cc/Ckeg takes up less room than http://freelesbianpornblog.com/pics-...es-lick-pussy/

TheMoneyMan · 10-18-2013, 08:30 AM

It cloaks the link. Some services allow you to track statistics like the amount of clicks.

Some URL TLD's are even "whitelisted" so it can be useful in some email marketing campaigns.

HomerSimpson · 10-18-2013, 09:48 AM

1 - shorten links
2 - hide affiliate codes
3 - get stats

DWB · 10-18-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by baggg

http://yourls.org/

+1

bdld · 10-18-2013, 05:39 PM

i use goo.gl's service, short urls look nicer most of the time.

marlboroack · 10-18-2013, 10:05 PM

I do it to fuck around

RevSand · 10-19-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I have a custom one I use. I can change the url the short url is pointing to at any given time.

So if something i am promoting goes down i just go into my admin and change the url to something else and do not have to worry about links

I also track the clicks

EXACTLY!!

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Originally Posted by baggg

http://yourls.org/

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Originally Posted by DWB

+1

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10-18-2013, 06:08 AM	#1
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10-18-2013, 06:51 AM	#6
ClickCashEmily Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 735	Affiliates using our URL Shortener do it for a few reasons: 1.) Allows more characters for your marketing on Social Media platforms like Twitter which restricts to 140 characters. 2.) Links be updated to point to new locations, so if you update your marketing, you're not losing those links to a campaign you might not be running. 3.) Clicks and sign-ups are tracked by those unique shortened URL's in our stats so affiliates can see which marketing is most effective. 4.) Shortened links with our shortener automatically track through the affiliate's account, so you don't have to specify the account code in the link. 5.) It allows affiliates to mix a non-iFriends destination page with ClickCash marketing to send folks to the page you're describing while also exposing them to iFriends banners. ~Emily __________________ Promote iFriends live cams and earn up to $200 PPS or 35% Lifetime Revshare! *****GET STARTED TODAY!*** Twitter: @ClickCash \| Email: emily[at]clickcash[dot]com \| 24/7 Live Support: ClickCash.com**

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10-18-2013, 08:30 AM	#13
TheMoneyMan Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 345	It cloaks the link. Some services allow you to track statistics like the amount of clicks. Some URL TLD's are even "whitelisted" so it can be useful in some email marketing campaigns.

10-18-2013, 05:39 PM	#16
bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	i use goo.gl's service, short urls look nicer most of the time.

10-18-2013, 10:05 PM	#17
marlboroack So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ☣ Posts: 9,327	I do it to fuck around