Benefits of Using URL Shorteners

Have you ever wonder why do some people prefer to use URL Shortener for their posts, articles, and other content on the internet? How do they benefit from using that?

If you started to use a URL shortener by now, later or sooner you will appreciate the benefits of it. I am also a fan of using that in my work, social media, and of course in my blog.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or sometimes we call "link" is a unique address of a resource on the Internet. URL Shortener or Link Shortener is an online web tool that allows a user to convert the long link into a short link. There are lots of popular URLs Shortener sites and I've been using those for more than 5 years.

Reasons why I always use URL Shortener

1. Convert lengthy links into short links

Most used in social media such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

2. Monitor Performance

Using such web tool does not only give you easy access to make your link turn into a shorter one but it also allows you to monitor and track how many people view and click the link

3. Elegant Appeal

Shortened links embedded to your articles, blogs, and advertisement on the internet has an elegant and professional appeal than those regular links that make your post or article messy and unorganized.

4. Promotes sharing

Place your self in the other's shoes. Would you prefer sharing lengthy and messy links or the one that is short and organized to look?

At this point, I hope you already get the idea why most people prefer using URL Shortener.