{"id":80291,"date":"2023-01-05T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=80291"},"modified":"2025-05-20T09:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:19:22","slug":"best-url-shorteners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/seo\/best-url-shorteners\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019ve Found the 7 Best URL Shorteners: Shrink Your Links With Ease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Does your business need help managing links? Using a reliable URL shortener is key, since these tools can transform long-winded URLs into smaller links that are much more manageable. But not all shorteners are created equal.<strong> The challenge is finding a trustworthy tool that won&rsquo;t disrupt your website&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/seo\/seo-basics\/\">basic SEO<\/a> strategy or reputation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help you find the right tool for your business, <strong>I&rsquo;ve researched and shortlisted the seven best URL shorteners out there<\/strong>. From Bitly to BL.INK, these URL shorteners are at the top of their game &ndash; and can help take your social media and marketing efforts to a new level of poise and professionalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Why Use a URL Shortener? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]If you&rsquo;re constantly managing URLs or sharing links with your audience, I suggest using a URL shortener to make your life much easier. <strong>They enable you to turn lengthy URL links into shorter ones that are both user-friendly <em>and<\/em> easier for businesses to manage.<\/strong><\/section><\/p>\n<p>For example, you may want to share the following URL with someone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/grow-online\/how-to-create-a-social-media-strategy\/\">https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/grow-online\/how-to-create-a-social-media-strategy\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When I plug that link into URL shortener cutt.ly, here&rsquo;s what happens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cutt.ly\/f0Asvvv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/cutt.ly\/f0Asvvv<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The URL shortener has transformed the long URL into a short one, replacing the original text with a combination of numbers and letters. If you&rsquo;d like to make the back-half of the URL more relevant to your business, some shorteners also let you change it. For example, you could replace &ldquo;f0Asvvv&rdquo; with &ldquo;social-strategy&rdquo; instead.<\/p>\n<p>Though the new link looks different, <strong>it will still direct users to your original page when they click on it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>What Are the Other Benefits of Using a URL Shortener?<\/h3>\n<p>Though easy link management is the key reason to use a URL shortener, you may also benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Links that are easier to type<\/strong> <strong>&ndash; <\/strong>Shorter links are excellent on physical media like business cards and print ads, since they&rsquo;re much easier for people to type out. If someone is trying to copy a long-winded URL into the search bar, they&rsquo;re more likely to make a mistake and end up on the wrong page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracking analytics &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Some URL shorteners like Bitly come with built-in analytics, making it easy to track the number of clicks on a specific link. However, it often costs more to access advanced tools like this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; URL shortener mythbusting <\/h4>\n \n You might&rsquo;ve heard that URL shorteners are useful for posting on social media, since they help you create shorter links that better fit character limits. However, this isn&rsquo;t always the case. Though X has a character limit of 280 on standard accounts, the platform automatically shrinks links for you, so you don&rsquo;t need to worry about going through a third-party URL shortener.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>Can URL Shorteners Impact Your Website&rsquo;s SEO?<\/h3>\n<p>URL shorteners won&rsquo;t directly impact your website&rsquo;s SEO, though I suggest regularly checking your links to prevent any&nbsp; issues down the line. Here are some key SEO factors to be aware of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do your links work?<\/strong> A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/seo\/seo-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">common SEO mistake<\/a> is using links that don&rsquo;t work properly, so make sure that your links are active and take users to the correct page for a positive user experience. Additionally, look for URL shorteners that don&rsquo;t have an expiration date on your links.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is your URL shortener reputable? <\/strong>Make sure that the tool you&rsquo;re using comes from an established, trusted business. I&rsquo;ve vetted all of the shorteners on this list for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you change the URL yourself?&nbsp;<\/strong>Many URL shorteners will let you adjust the appearance of your links. If possible, avoid using a random string of characters and customize your links in a way that makes sense to your audience (e.g. by inserting keywords).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n The 7 Best URL Shorteners <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Now that you know about the key benefits of using a URL shortener, <strong>here&rsquo;s my list featuring the top seven tools on the market:&nbsp;<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/section><\/p>\n<h3>1. TinyURL: For Free, <strong>Occasional<\/strong> Link Shortening<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price:<\/strong> $9.99 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan?<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app?<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]If your business only needs to shorten URLs now and then, TinyURL is your best bet. <strong>You can shrink your URLs for free while using its user-friendly interface that&rsquo;s easy to pick up. <\/strong>Your links won&rsquo;t expire either.<\/p>\n<p>To shorten a URL, all I had to do was copy and paste my link into the &ldquo;Shorten a Long URL&rdquo; box and press the &ldquo;Shorten URL&rdquo; button. The process only took a few seconds to complete![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130785&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Setting up a TinyURL account isn&rsquo;t compulsory, though I do recommend it. Once I&rsquo;d verified my email address, <strong>I could access a list of all of the links I&rsquo;d converted and rename them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/seo\/seo-urls\/\">make SEO-friendly URLs.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, though TinyURL is fantastic for basic URL shortening, it&rsquo;s features aren&rsquo;t as sophisticated as other tools on the market, like Bitly or Rebrandly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Has a free plan<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Don&rsquo;t need to create an account to start<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Your links won&rsquo;t expire<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Starting price is affordable ($9.99\/mo)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; TinyURL&rsquo;s features aren&rsquo;t as advanced as its competitors<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; You can only access URL analytics on paid plans<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>2. Rebrandly: For Creating Branded Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price: <\/strong>$13 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan?<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app?<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Want to create shortened URLs that best reflect your branding? Rebrandly is a strong option. <strong>The platform specializes in branded URLs, <\/strong>which is useful if you want your links to reinforce your brand identity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/seo\/build-trust-on-website\/\">build trust<\/a> with customers.<\/p>\n<p>On its paid plans that range from <strong>$13-$99 per month (billed annually)<\/strong>, Rebrandly also comes with impressive features, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Custom link-in-bio pages<\/strong> to share multiple links at once<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic QR code generation<\/strong> for your links<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding emojis to links<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Link destination edits&nbsp;<\/strong>to change the exact page a link sends someone to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I was also impressed by Rebrandly&rsquo;s interface. The dashboard was speedy and came with a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/website-navigation-examples\/\">website navigation<\/a> bar, while the &ldquo;Links&rdquo; tab made it simple for me to track all of my links in one place.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130799&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]However, <strong>Rebrandly&rsquo;s free plan isn&rsquo;t as good as it used to be. <\/strong>In 2023, you could create 500 branded links a month for free, but that number dropped down to 10 branded links per month in 2025.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Ideal for creating branded links<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Powerful paid-for features like QR code generation and link-in-bio<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; User-friendly dashboard<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; Free plan has downgraded in 2025[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>3. Bitly: Best All-Round Platform for Shortening Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price: <\/strong>$10 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan?<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app? <\/strong>Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>If you&rsquo;re looking for an all-rounder, Bitly is a suitable choice. <\/strong>The platform is home to robust tools covering all areas of URL shortening, from easy link generation and management to data tracking.<\/p>\n<p>Bitly&rsquo;s paid plans range between <strong>$10-$199 per month (billed annually). <\/strong>Its most useful tools, that are available on all plans, include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>QR code generation and customization<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>UTM parameters<\/strong> to help you track your campaigns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bulk URL upload via CSV<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130804&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]I wouldn&rsquo;t recommend using Bitly&rsquo;s free plan, however, <strong>since the features you receive are limited.<\/strong> You&rsquo;re only able to create five links and two QR codes a month <strong>&ndash;<\/strong> not ideal if you need to generate a high volume of shortened links.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <strong>Bitly&rsquo;s best tools are locked behind the higher tiers.<\/strong> For example, the Premium plan priced at <strong>$199 per month (billed annually)<\/strong> lets you create 3,000 shortened links a month and gives you access to city-level and device-based link data.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Did you know? <\/h4>\n \n On all of Bitly&rsquo;s plans, you can integrate its URL shortener with other tools. This includes popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/online-business-tools\/\">online business tools<\/a> like Canva, Hootsuite, and HubSpot.<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Great all-rounder thanks to its solid tool suite<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Has fantastic integrations with websites like HubSpot and Canva<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can change the design of your QR codes[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; Its free plan is very limited<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; The best features are locked behind the more expensive plans[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>4. Ow.ly: For Social Media Marketers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price:<\/strong> $99 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan?<\/strong> No, but has a 30-day free trial<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app?<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Unlike the other platforms on this list, <strong>Ow.ly is a URL shortener that&rsquo;s built into Hootsuite<\/strong>, the popular social media management platform. It&rsquo;s an apt choice for marketers who need to generate multiple links as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/social-media\/how-to-create-a-social-media-strategy\/\">social media strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Ow.ly, you can use <strong>Hootsuite Analytics<\/strong> to see how well your shortened links are performing in your social posts. You can also create unique parameters to see where your link clicks are coming from, and track the number of sign-ups, sales, or leads they&rsquo;ve led to.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130823&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Accessing Ow.ly is expensive.<\/strong> You need to at least be on Hootsuite&rsquo;s Standard plan which will set you back <strong>$99 per month (billed annually)<\/strong>. Also, if you only need a URL shortener tool and don&rsquo;t need Hootsuite&rsquo;s additional social media features, there&rsquo;s little reason for you to choose this platform.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Most suitable for tracking social media links<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can use Hootsuite Analytics to track link progress[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; You can only access Ow.ly through Hootsuite&rsquo;s social media suite<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; No free plan available[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>5. Replug: For Tracking Targeted Campaigns<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price:<\/strong> $15 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan?<\/strong> No, but has a 14-day free trial<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app?<\/strong> No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]If tracking link clicks is your priority, I recommend choosing Replug as your URL shortener tool. You can closely track the performance of your links and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/marketing\/ab-testing\/\">use A\/B testing<\/a> to see what kinds of links are clicked on the most.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, <strong>Replug comes with a retargeting tool that can help you increase audience engagement.<\/strong> When someone clicks on one of your links, you can add them to a custom audience list and show them targeted ads as they browse different social media platforms.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130835&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Unfortunately, Replug doesn&rsquo;t come with a free plan or free trial, so you&rsquo;ll need to purchase a plan priced between <strong>$15-$399 per month (billed annually)<\/strong> to access its features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can A\/B test links<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can show targeted ads to anyone who&rsquo;s clicked on your links[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; Has no free plan or free trial<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>6. Sniply: For Driving Conversions Through Your URLs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price:<\/strong> $9 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan? <\/strong>No, but 14-day free trial and first two months free<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app? <\/strong>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]To create shortened URLs that appeal to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/brand\/what-is-target-audience\/\">target audience<\/a>, <strong>Sniply lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/marketing\/how-to-write-a-call-to-action\/\">write CTAs<\/a> (call to actions) for every link that you share.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, when a customer clicks on your link and is redirected to that page, they&rsquo;ll also see an additional pop-up on screen containing your CTA &ndash; an ample opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-online-stores\/how-to-increase-conversion-rate\/\">increase conversions.<\/a> With Sniply, I could add my own branding to these CTAs too by changing the button type, imagery, or text.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130840&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Overall, Sniply&rsquo;s pricing ranges between<strong> $9-$59 per month (billed annually), <\/strong>which is an afforable price range for smaller businesses. Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s no free plan, only a 14-day free trial that gives you the chance to try out Sniply&rsquo;s features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can target potential customers with CTAs attached to your links<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Great customization options, like changing your CTA&rsquo;s appearance[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; No free plan available[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>7. BL.INK: For Managing a High Volume of Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting price:<\/strong> $48 per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free plan? <\/strong>No, but 21-day free trial<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile app? <\/strong>Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>BL.INK is a superb URL shortener if you&rsquo;re managing a high volume of links each month<\/strong>. On its cheapest plan costing <strong>$49 per month (billed annually)<\/strong>, you can manage up to 10,000 links, track 7,500 links, and redirect an unlimited number of links.<\/p>\n<p>The platform also comes with an impressive range of features on all its plans, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bulk link import and export<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Branded link creation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Large knowledge base<\/strong> with useful resources<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link analytics tracking<\/strong> like total click counts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrations with other tools<\/strong> like Zapier, Zoho Flow, and Bookmarklet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;130851&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Sadly, BL.INK doesn&rsquo;t have a free plan, so the platform&rsquo;s appeal will likely only extend to larger, more established businesses. There&rsquo;s also a steep price increase between its plans, ranging from <strong>$48-$599 per month<\/strong> <strong>(billed annually)<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Did you know? <\/h4>\n \n Will multiple team members need access to your URL shortening tool? BL.INK is a solid choice if that&rsquo;s the case, since all its plans let you set up multiple user accounts. You can adjust the administration levels too, depending on who&rsquo;s using the tool.<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can manage a high volume of links on all plans<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Good help and support options<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Can track key data like the number of link clicks per day[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; No free plan available<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Steep price increase between plans[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Best 7 URL Shorteners: Final Thoughts <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]And there you have it <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash;<\/span> the seven best URL shorteners on the market. But before you make your final decision, <strong>make sure that the platform you&rsquo;re interested in comes with the tools that your business needs the most.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/section><\/p>\n<p>Whether you need dedicated link tracking, link branding, strong integrations, or the ability to easily manage many links, your final URL shortener should be able to facilitate the growth of your business.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Does your business need help managing links? Using a reliable URL shortener is key, since these tools can transform long-winded URLs into smaller links that are much more manageable. 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