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What is a Short URL?

A short URL is a condensed version of a longer web address, created to make links easier to share, type, and manage. These URLs are typically generated by URL shortening services and redirect users to the original, full-length web address when clicked. Short URLs are especially useful in platforms with character limits, like Twitter, or for enhancing readability and user experience in marketing materials. They often include customization options and tracking features to monitor link performance.

How it Works?

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1 CREATING THE SHORT URL

  • You input a long URL into our URL shortening service.

    Example: https://www.example.com/this-is-a-very-long-url

  • Our service creates a unique code (a short string of letters and numbers) and appends it to a shortened domain, generating a link.

    Example: https://lj.mk/a1b2c3

  • The short URL is now stored Smart-Link’s database with a reference to the original URL.

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2 REDIRECTING THE USER

  • When someone clicks the short URL, the browser contacts the URL shortening service.

  • The service identifies the unique code in the link and looks it up in its database.

  • The service then retrieves the original URL associated with that code and redirects the user to it.

Key Benefits of Short URLs

Short URLs look cleaner and can include branded domains, making links more professional and memorable for your audience.

Concise, easy-to-recognize URLs encourage more clicks, as users are less likely to perceive them as spammy or unsafe.

We offer analytics, allowing users to track clicks, locations, and more.

What is QR Code?

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that, when scanned, directs users to digital content such as URLs, text, or other information. QR codes are created by encoding data into a grid pattern that can be read by smartphones or QR code scanners.

How it Works?

An illustration of a URL bar and a cursor pointing to WWW

1 CREATING THE SHORT URL

  • You input a long URL into our URL shortening service.

    Example: https://www.example.com/this-is-a-very-long-url

  • Our service creates a unique code (a short string of letters and numbers) and appends it to a shortened domain, generating a link.

    Example: https://lj.mk/a1b2c3

  • The short URL is now stored Smart-Link’s database with a reference to the original URL.

An illustration of a QR code

2 ENCODING DATA IN THE QR CODE

  • The QR code pattern is created with a grid of black and white squares that encode the data. This pattern allows scanners to read and interpret the stored information.

3 SCANNING AND INTERPRETING THE CODE

  • When someone scans the QR code, the scanner (e.g., a smartphone camera) decodes the pattern and displays the encoded information or opens the associated link.

Key Benefits of QR Codes?

Interactive and easy to use, QR codes encourage users to engage with your brand through videos, apps, or special offers.

QR codes provide a seamless way for customers to access websites, promotions, or product information with a quick scan.

QR codes condense complex information into a small design, perfect for limited-space materials like posters or packaging.

Why Choose Smart-Link?

We are a leading URL shortening service that offers a range of features to enhance your online presence. Our platform is designed to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience, making it easy for businesses to create and share short URLs that drive engagement and conversions.

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