Features
How to create QR codes for short links
Short links are simple to enter into a browser's address bar. However, using a QR code to pass a URL is even more convenient.
How to use UTM parameters
A link with UTM parameters is too long. You may shorten an already UTM-coded link, or add UTM parameters to a destination URL straight from Short.io. UTM tags help you to get detailed information about every traffic source. For example, determine which advertising campaign generates the greatest amount of profit. This helps to redistribute the advertising budget correctly.
How to set up link expiration | Temporary URL
The Short.io Temporary URL feature allows users to be redirected to a new destination URL once the old one expires, all without altering the short link. You can specify a long link including a time limit or a click count for when the URL should refresh. When the original link becomes outdated, visitors will automatically be directed to the new URL. If you do not set an expiration URL, customers will encounter an error page that says, “The short URL you clicked was expired".
How to set up Geo-targeting for a short link
Some websites utilize information that is not specifically relevant to individual users, depending on the regions or countries in which they live.
How to use Mobile targeting
The Mobile targeting feature enables you to redirect visitors of a short link to two different app URLs, one for iOS users and the second one for Android users, depending on their operating system.
How to use password protection
You can limit access to your website by setting up password protection for the short links. One of the main advantages of this Short.io feature is that the password-protected page is not accessible by web crawler bots.
How to cloak short links or hide and mask URLs from visitors
With link cloaking feature enabled, visitors who browse your links will see the short URLs instead of the long ones in the browser address bar.
How to run an A/B Test
The A/B (or split) testing method evaluates the performance of two variants of a web page, as well as compares them with each other. Split testing also helps to assess the effectiveness of page changes, for example, after adding new design elements or calls to action.
How to set up social media preview
Open Graph is a protocol that allows you to customize a generated preview data when you share a link on social networks.
How to Manage HTTP Status of Short Links
HTTP is a widespread data transfer protocol, initially intended for the transfer of documents that contain links, allowing you to organize the transition to other documents.
How to use the Main Page feature
The Main Page feature allows you to create a link-in-bio or smart-link like welcome page for your main domain.
How to use 404 redirect with all features
For visitors that try to access broken links - we have Non-existing short link redirect feature, that provides basic functionality of redirecting visitors to the set URL.
Link Rotation
In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, optimizing the performance of your links is paramount. Whether you're a marketer, entrepreneur, or content creator, ensuring that your links reach their maximum potential in driving engagement and conversions is essential. One effective strategy to achieve this is through link rotation, a feature offered by Short.io to distribute traffic across multiple destinations. In this article, we'll dive down into the various ways to implement link rotation effectively, including by using expiration features (by date or after a set number of clicks) and by leveraging the A/B (split) test feature.
How to set Subpath redirect
To enable a subpath for you short link, follow the steps below:
How to enable AWS S3 bucket click stream export and manage your data
AWS general purpose buckets are containers for objects stored in Amazon S3 cloud. In a bucket, you can keep any number of objects, including your short links click stream statistics.
How to enable conversion tracking
A conversion happens when an interested visitor of your website or a potential customer carries out a specific action, for example, clicks on a link or on a text/video advertisement and then takes an action that is valuable to your business, such as an online purchase.
How to view audit log for domain and user
Audit logs are a collection of records of internal activity relating to the Short.io application. These records contain the following useful information:
How to upload custom SSL certificate for your short domain
A custom SSL certificate provides you with complete control, enabling you to choose the issuing organization, track its expiration date, and extend its validity period if desired.
How to update link fields in bulk from Dashboard
Short.io recently introduced a new feature that allows you to edit several short link fields simultaneously.
How to tidy up your Branded links by hiding unused columns
There are moments when you might prefer to present just the most important information and/or streamline the view of your Dashboard.
Ways to set TTL parameter (via API, Bulk features and Zapier automations)
There are times when you might want to automatically delete your short links for time-based advertising and marketing campaigns once the links have expired.
How to manage Campaign templates
Short.io provides you with the possibility to create campaign (or UTM ) templates which can save you time and effort when adding UTM tags to short links.
How to copy/resend/delete pending invitation to a team member
When you invite new members to a team from Settings -> Teams and they are not yet registered as Short.io users, then they are not immediately added to the team. Instead, an invitation is sent to them and their status becomes Invite pending:
How to filter short links by tags
You can filter and search for URLs depending on the tags you have already assigned to the links.
How to add more than two URLs in A/B testing
A/B testing allows you to compare two variants of a webpage or application and see which one performs better. However, there is a way to bypass the two version limit:
Verified link tracker
Introduction
Understanding and Managing Query String Parameter Merging in Short.io
Overview
Why is link cloaking forbidden for some short links?
Link Cloaking hides the original URL and shows only a short link in the browser address bar. However, as you might notice while cloaking, not all the destination URLs may be masked.
How to manage Geo templates
Short.io provides Geo-targeting feature which redirects users to the relevant web pages depending on their location.
Example search queries for link filters
The Short.io filters are based on a lightweight and performant Lucene\-like search engine which allows you to look for short links using various fields and applying certain logical combinations among them.
Custom CSS Examples for Password Page
With the Password protection feature, you limit the access to a destination URL by setting a password. The default password page looks like this:
Short.io Support
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How to give permission to a link
The Link-level permissions feature allows you to grant team members the ability to view not only the short links they have generated as Users but also to access certain other specific links if needed.
Short.io Support Availability and Response Time
At Short.io, we understand the importance of timely assistance for our users. Our support team is dedicated to providing assistance and resolving any queries promptly. Here's some key information about our support services:
Enhance Your Enterprise Experience with Short.io's S3 Statistics Export Feature
At Short.io, we are constantly striving to improve our services and cater to the evolving needs of our customers. We understand that data is the lifeblood of any organization, and having access to accurate and up-to-date statistics is crucial to make informed decisions. That's why we are excited to announce the availability of our new statistics export feature for Enterprise plans. This feature allows you to export your Short.io statistics directly to your Amazon S3 storage, providing you with seamless access to your data.
Service Level Agreement (content of the Short.cm SLA)
Service Level Agreement is available in the Enterprise plan.