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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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How to make a QR code for a Google Form URL

Steps to Create a QR Code for a Google Form URL Create your Google Form and Copy the URL Create a T.LY account and shorten the long Google Form URL Finally, click on the QR Code for this Google Form...

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How to Add your T.LY API Key to Link Shortener Extension

Why You Should Add Your T.LY API Key to the Extension You get more benefits when you include your API key in the Link Shortener Extension. You can make additional short links and efficiently manage th...

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How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error Code?

The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN is an error that typically occurs when there is a problem with the DNS (Domain Name System) configuration. It means that your browser is unable to access the DNS server...

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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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