Redirects, Cache, and Short Links
When you shorten a link with T.LY, you’re creating a redirect. That little redirect does more work than most people realize. It not only determines how browsers and searc...
T.LY articles
Every post on the T.LY blog filed under T.LY, newest first.
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 unreadab...
T.LY Mobile App
The T.LY mobile app is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Manage links, check clicks, and watch QR scan activity from your phone or tablet.
T.LY Node URL Shortener API Package
We're excited to introduce the T.LY Node.js URL Shortener API, a simple package to shorten URLs directly from your Node.js applications. This package makes it easy for de...
Bitly Showing Ads
Bitly is now showing ads on all free short links. When someone clicks a free Bitly link, they're first taken to an "interstellar" preview page with ads before being redir...
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 T...
Google URL Shortener Replacement: Goo.gl Status & Migration Guide
Google no longer creates goo.gl links. Learn which legacy links still work, what happened to Firebase Dynamic Links, and how to move to a replacement.
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 pos...
How to Edit a QR Code
You've probably seen QR codes on menus, posters, and packaging. They are great for sharing links and other info fast, but what happens when the destination needs to chang...
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