link shortening | Pretty Links - Part 6
How to Quickly Create Pretty Links Anywhere Using a ‘Bookmarklet’
Using the Pretty Links plugin to shorten links is a simple, intuitive process. However, the standard method does require you to access the plugin in the admin dashboard. This can be time-consuming, especially if you want to create a lot of pretty links quickly. Fortunately, there’s a faster, more efficient method you can use. Thanks…
How to Create Your Own Link Shortening Service via Public Link Creation
Link shortening provides a number of key benefits to your website. It can result in improved visibility on search engines, as well as links that look cleaner and more trustworthy. However, a shortening tool like Pretty Links doesn’t have to be used only for your own links. In fact, you can set up your own…
3 Reasons You Should Brand Your Links
Link shortening has seen something of an evolution lately, with the rising popularity of branded links. This is a type of shortened link that’s specific to a particular business, and uses an alternate domain name also known as a ‘vanity URL’. If you’ve run across these links yourself, you may have wondered why they’re necessary.…
3 Downsides to Shortened Links (And How to Combat Them)
Sharing links is a necessity for many bloggers, website owners, and marketers. However, long links can be clunky, unappealing, and in some cases, short on trust. Link shorteners can help, and have plenty of benefits, but they also have their downsides. If not used correctly, they can significantly reduce Click-Through Rates (CTRs) and lead to…
3 Reasons Generic Link Shorteners Don’t Cut It
Link shortening – the process of turning a long, unwieldy link into a short and pretty one – is a common practice. While generic link shorteners (such as Bitly and goo.gl) can be useful in a pinch, they aren’t a solid long-term solution. Using them can lead to ineffective linking, which can harm both your…