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1) Let's say I am doing a presentation, the computer has internet connection but can't use USB drives, etc. So I would shorten the url (to, e.g., google drive f
by gedrap 10y ago
1) Let's say I am doing a presentation, the computer has internet connection but can't use USB drives, etc. So I would shorten the url (to, e.g., google drive file) and write down the token. Much better than logging into personal account on shared machine.
2) Analytics. I've seen many times different shortened urls used in different locations for the same campaign. I assume that makes it much easier to track your offline marketing channels.
- soared 10y agoAnalytics Analytics Analytics. Shortened urls automatically have very decent analytics making it WAY easier than setting up UTM params or other campaign identifies. Add a "+" to any bitly or goo.gl link and see what I mean. https://goo.gl/forms/9fA366pQ1f+ https://goo.gl/forms/9fA366pQ1f+ I use goo.gl to see how many people click a link I share on facebook too.
- jessaustin 10y agoWow that seems like information that someone might occasionally want to keep private.
- soared 10y agoYeah I agree. Anytime I see a bitly or goo.gl I check the stats just for fun. I've seen some other shorteners that track other stuff, one even had ip addresses!