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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, 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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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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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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Unlocking the Power of QR Codes

QR codes are everywhere — from product packaging to restaurant menus, to event tickets. These compact, scannable patterns have revolutionized how we interact with information. But have you ever wonder...

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How Does a URL Shortener Work?

In a world where we’re constantly sharing links—whether on social media, in email campaigns, or through QR codes—URL shorteners have become a behind-the-scenes hero for simplifying and streamlining ou...

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Build Your Own URL Shortener

Building a URL shortener is a classic project that many software developers tackle, especially because it starts as a simple API but can quickly become complex when you need to scale it. In fact, desi...

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