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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 even realized it. TLDs play a key role in identif...

Google URL Shortener

Google launched its URL shortener, Goo.gl, on December 14th, 2009 for their Google Toolbar and FeedBurner. Since Twitter had gained in popularity, they saw the importance of sharing short links. The s...

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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. If you have...

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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, its important to know when to ensure your content gets seen, liked, and shared. But the “best time” isn’t the same for every pl...

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The 5 best URL shorteners in 2025

If you’ve been online for more than, say, a week, you know what a long, messy URL looks like—strings of random letters, numbers, and punctuation marks that do little more than confuse users. Whether y...

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How to Scan a QR Code from a Picture

It’s rare but I’ve seen QR codes online that are embedded in images and I need to know where they link to. Or someone sends me a QR code that they have issues with and I need to debug it. I could pull...

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Link Tracking: The Ultimate Guide

Tracking links helps you to know if your content and marketing are working. Without knowing the engagement of URLs, you are effectively flying blind. When sharing a link on social media, email, or eve...

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