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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. More minor...

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T.LY Mobile App

We're excited to share that T.LY now has a native mobile app! Update July 26, 2026: The native T.LY app is now live for iPhone and iPad and Android. You'll need a T.LY account to use it, so register f...

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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 developers to integrate T.LY’s p...

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What Is My DNS?

Every time you visit a website, your device relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to translate human-friendly domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers understand. By default,...

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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 redirected to the final destination...

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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 e...

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Google URL Shortener

Google launched its URL shortener service, Goo.gl, on December 14, 2009. Initially designed for Google Toolbar and FeedBurner, the tool quickly gained traction as people used it for link-sharing purpo...

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The Evolution of URL Shorteners

Most people have clicked a shortened URL without thinking much about it. These tools go back to 2002, when TinyURL launched as a way to make long links easier to share. Once email, SMS, and social pos...

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How to Edit a QR Code

You've probably seen QR codes on menus or posters. They are great for sharing website links, Wi-Fi passwords, and other info fast. But what happens when the destination changes? That is where dynamic...

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