T.LY Blog - Page 7

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 the emergence of new, popular URL-shortening servi...

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 from Another URL Shortener

Switching to a new URL shortener can feel annoying, especially if you already have links in active campaigns. T.LY makes the move pretty straightforward. Here is a step-by-step way to do it without cr...

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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 the Link Shortener Extension

Why You Should Add Your T.LY API Key to the Extension You get more value from the Link Shortener Extension when you connect it to your T.LY account. That gives you access to link management, analytics...

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How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error Code?

The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error usually appears when your browser cannot resolve a domain name into an IP address. In plain terms, your device cannot find the website because DNS lookup is faili...

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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 or Meta Pixel with T.LY gives you a cleaner way to track what happens after someone clicks. You can share short, trackable links...

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Firebase Dynamic Links Alternatives

If you still rely on Firebase Dynamic Links, it makes sense to pick a replacement before it turns into a fire drill. There are a few ways to handle deep linking and short-link routing now, and T.LY is...

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Google Tag Manager Pixel using T.LY URL Shortener

What is Google Tag Manager? Google Tag Manager is a free tag management system provided by Google. It is designed to simplify the process of managing and deploying various tags, such as tracking codes...

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