URL Shortener

URL shorteners are services that take longer URLs and turn them into much more manageable, shorter links. This is achieved by using a redirect which then links right back to the page with the longer URL. Not only do URL shorteners make your links more manageable, but tools such as bit.ly will track and compile click data, allowing you to see how many clicked on the link and when. URL shorteners are great for social media platforms such as Twitter which still have character limits, meaning you can have more space for the important content of your tweet.