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What Is My DNS?

Every time you visit a website, your device relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to translate human-friendly domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers understand. By default, most people use the DNS servers provided by their...

Bitly Showing Ads

Starting in February, anyone who clicks on a free Bitly short link will land on a new “interstellar” preview page with ads before being sent to the final destination. In my opinion, this will cause a...

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What is a top-level domain (TLD)?

A Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the last part of a domain name, coming right after the final dot. For example, in example.com, the TLD is .com. You have most likely typed a TLD into your browser and not...

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Google URL Shortener

Google launched its URL shortener service, Goo.gl, on December 14, 2009. Initially designed for Google Toolbar and FeedBurner, the tool quickly gained traction as people used it for link-sharing purpo...

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How Small Can a QR Code Be?

Did you know that QR code size depends on how much data is within the QR code? If you were to try to resize a QR code with a lot of data, it may make the QR code unreadable by smartphones. More minor...

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The Evolution of URL Shorteners

You’ve likely clicked on a shortened URL at some point without even realizing it. They have a long history dating back to 2002 when TinyURL first launched as a way to post links in newsgroup postings...

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How to Edit a QR Code

You’ve probably seen those square barcodes on menus or posters—those are QR codes, and they’re great for sharing things like website links or Wi-Fi passwords. But what happens when the information lin...

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Introducing the T.LY Laravel URL Shortener API Package

When building web applications, it’s often necessary to provide users with shortened links—be it for social sharing, measuring clicks, or simply tidying up long URLs. The T.LY API makes it simple and...

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Best Time to Post on Social Media Platforms

As with most things in life, timing is everything! When you post online, knowing when to ensure your content gets seen, liked, and shared is essential. But the “best time” isn’t the same for every pla...

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The 5 best URL shorteners in 2025

If you’ve been online for more than a week, you know what long URLs look like: random letters, numbers, and punctuation marks that do little more than confuse users. Whether you’re a digital marketer...

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