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Firebase Dynamic Links Deprecation

Google has announced the deprecation of Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL), effective August 25, 2025. Introduced over seven years ago, FDL aimed to enhance URLs by dynamically altering link destinations ba...

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The End of Google URL Shortener

In 2018, Google announced the deprecation and transition of Google URL Shortener (goo.gl) to Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL). This decision was driven by the evolving ways people find online content and...

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Why T.LY is the World’s Shortest URL Shortener

Have you ever wondered how a URL shortener works? At its core, it takes a long link and assigns it a unique ID. This ID acts as a shortcut: when someone clicks the short URL, the system looks up the o...

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How Restaurants Can Leverage QR Code Menus

This past week, I visited a restaurant and noticed they were using QR codes for their menus. Have you been seeing QR code menus popping up around town too? It’s hard to miss how quickly they’re becomi...

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Migrating to T.LY: A Comprehensive Guide

Switching to a new URL shortener can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been using another service for quite some time. However, with T.LY, transitioning is a breeze! T.LY is designed to simpl...

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Facebook Pixel using T.LY URL Shortener

Why Use a Facebook/Meta Pixel with T.LY URL Shortener? Using a Facebook pixel in conjunction with a URL shortener like T.LY can provide several benefits for digital marketers. Firstly, the Facebook pi...

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Firebase Dynamic Links Alternatives

Are you looking for alternatives to Firebase Dynamic Links? With the news that Firebase Dynamic Links is set to shut down towards the end of 2023, it’s time to consider other options. Now, more than e...

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Best URL Shortener

As a marketer, the ability to create short links for your content and campaigns is an essential part of staying competitive in today’s digital landscape. One great tool for this is T.LY – the best URL...

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TinyURL vs Bitly: A Comprehensive Comparison

When it comes to URL shortening services, marketers have long relied on the classic link-sharing services TinyURL and Bitly to get their URL management in tip-top shape. These services provide practic...

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