{"id":30320,"date":"2022-07-22T16:37:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=30320"},"modified":"2022-07-22T16:37:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:37:34","slug":"does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener","title":{"rendered":"Does Twitter Have a URL Shortener?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4718b066fe\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4718b066fe\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4718b066fe\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener\/#Does_Twitter_Have_a_URL_Shortener\" title=\"Does Twitter Have a URL Shortener?\">Does Twitter Have a URL Shortener?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener\/#TinyURL\" title=\"TinyURL\">TinyURL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener\/#HootSuite\" title=\"HootSuite\">HootSuite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener\/#Bitly\" title=\"Bitly\">Bitly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-twitter-have-a-url-shortener\/#Owly\" title=\"Owly\">Owly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Twitter_Have_a_URL_Shortener\"><\/span>Does Twitter Have a URL Shortener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:42% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; height:auto; max-height:293px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/dSL03fM.gif\" alt=\"Does Twitter have a URL shortener\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about using Twitter to share your links, you might be wondering if there&#8217;s a URL shortener built into the platform. To get started, here are some options: Owly, TinyURL, and HootSuite. Which one should I use? These are the three main methods of URL shortening that I recommend. All three methods have their advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TinyURL\"><\/span>TinyURL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>URL shorteners are a great way to track curated content, which can help you keep track of your top performers and point followers to your industry resources. These services make it easy to manage one link and update it whenever necessary. In addition, you can use them in your social profile bios. Here are some of the benefits of using these services on your Twitter profile. Here are some of the benefits of using URL shorteners on your Twitter profile.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to sharing links on Twitter, using the standard web address is a real pain. It takes up most of the space and can take up the entire page. Since Twitter automatically shortens URLs, it can be difficult to get the desired result. TinyURL takes care of this problem by automatically shortening your links and providing valuable metrics. Although this service is relatively new to the Twitter space, it is worth using if you frequently share links on the social network.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HootSuite\"><\/span>HootSuite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Hootsuite URL shortener is a must-have for any Twitter account. It not only shortens your links but also allows you to add tracking parameters. You can also choose a custom domain for your shortened URLs and measure click-through rates. It is also free to use and offers advanced analytics. To get started, simply paste your links in the text field on Hootsuite.<\/p>\n<p>Another feature is its ease-of-use. Users can log in and manage their accounts from anywhere. Hootsuite works on both desktop and mobile platforms and its web app is compatible with Macs and Linux PCs. It also works with Android and iOS devices, making it a convenient tool for people who use multiple platforms. With an affordable monthly fee, Hootsuite is worth the investment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitly\"><\/span>Bitly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bitly URL shortener for Twitter is the tool of choice for social media marketers. Besides shortening URLs, this tool also gives marketers the tools to create successful marketing campaigns. By using Bitly to shorten long URLs, marketers can customize the back-half of their links to make them more appealing to their audience. Users can also view the performance of their links in a dashboard. Users can check their links&#8217; click engagement, referrer, and location metrics. Moreover, they can select individual links to measure their performance.<\/p>\n<p>Besides being free to use, Bitly allows businesses to track metrics and customise URLs for Twitter. For example, a business can add UTM tracking codes to its links, so that it can track how well each link performs in Google Analytics. Using a URL shortener on Twitter helps businesses know the ROI of their campaigns. However, users should be aware that their links may not be as readable as they should be, especially if the URLs are too long.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Owly\"><\/span>Owly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owly URL shortener for Twitter allows you to shorten long URLs for Twitter. You can upload files, such as images, and get a short URL. Once you&#8217;re satisfied with your shortened URL, copy and paste it into your tweets. It&#8217;s as easy as that! Once you&#8217;ve tweeted your short URL, you can use it to share it on other social media networks, such as Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>This service provides many benefits, including analytics and a full time support team. Owly&#8217;s Twitter integration makes it a great choice for Twitter users. It&#8217;s easy to use and secure, and its shortened URLs are optimized for Twitter. In addition to Twitter, Owly works well with Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites. Its branded links help increase brand visibility and click-through rates.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe height=\"282\" width=\"505\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hC64UDSUyS8\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Twitter Have a URL Shortener? If you&#8217;re thinking about using Twitter to share your links, you might be wondering if there&#8217;s a URL shortener built into the platform. 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