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Redirects, Cache, and Short Links

When you shorten a link with T.LY, you’re creating a redirect. That little redirect does more work than most people realize. It not only determines how browsers and search engines treat your link, but...

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How Small Can a QR Code Be?

Did you know that QR code size depends on how much data is within the QR code? If you were to try to resize a QR code with a lot of data, it may make the QR code unreadable by smartphones. More minor...

4 MIN READ

T.LY Mobile App

We are often asked, “Does T.LY have a mobile app?” The short answer is no—we don’t currently offer a traditional iOS or Android app. However, the good news is that T.LY works just like an app, utilizi...

1 MIN READ

T.LY Node URL Shortener API Package

We’re excited to introduce the T.LY Node.js URL Shortener API, a simple package to shorten URLs directly from your Node.js applications. This package makes it easy for developers to integrate T.LY’s p...

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What Is My DNS?

Every time you visit a website, your device relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to translate human-friendly domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers understand. By default,...

4 MIN READ

Bitly Showing Ads

Bitly is now showing ads on all free short links. When someone clicks a free Bitly link, they’re first taken to an “interstellar” preview page with ads before being redirected to the final destination...

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What is a top-level domain (TLD)?

A Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the last part of a domain name, coming right after the final dot. For example, in example.com, the TLD is .com. You have most likely typed a TLD into your browser and not...

17 MIN READ

Google URL Shortener

Google launched its URL shortener service, Goo.gl, on December 14, 2009. Initially designed for Google Toolbar and FeedBurner, the tool quickly gained traction as people used it for link-sharing purpo...

4 MIN READ

The Evolution of URL Shorteners

You’ve likely clicked on a shortened URL at some point without even realizing it. They have a long history dating back to 2002 when TinyURL first launched as a way to post links in newsgroup postings...

12 MIN READ

How to Edit a QR Code

You’ve probably seen those square barcodes on menus or posters—those are QR codes, and they’re great for sharing things like website links or Wi-Fi passwords. But what happens when the information lin...

4 MIN READ

Introducing the T.LY Laravel URL Shortener API Package

When building web applications, it’s often necessary to provide users with shortened links—be it for social sharing, measuring clicks, or simply tidying up long URLs. The T.LY API makes it simple and...

2 MIN READ

Best Time to Post on Social Media Platforms

As with most things in life, timing is everything! When you post online, knowing when to ensure your content gets seen, liked, and shared is essential. But the “best time” isn’t the same for every pla...

4 MIN READ

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