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URL Shortening Tips and News

Welcome to our blog, where we share actionable guides, product updates, and real-world examples for getting more value from every link you share.

Secure URL preview snapshot interface

Preview Links Safely Before You Share

Publish Date: Jan 26, 2026

Use the ShortUrl.bot URL Previewer to inspect pages with a snapshot before opening them.

API automation dashboard illustration

Automate Short Links with the ShortUrl.bot API

Publish Date: Jan 26, 2026

Programmatically create, update, and manage short links and QR codes with the API.

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No Impact from the AWS Outage: ShortUrl.bot Runs on Azure Multi-Region Failover

Publish Date: Oct 20, 2025

See how our Microsoft Azure multi-region failover kept ShortUrl.bot online while AWS faced downtime.

Short URL length comparison featuring 2s.gg and other providers

World's Shortest Branded Links in Nine Characters

Publish Date: Oct 12, 2025

Discover how ShortUrl.bot keeps 2s.gg/b3t links to 9 characters while comparing against t.ly, Bitly, TinyURL, and Rebrandly.

Announcing New ShortUrl Domains: shrn.cc, gshrn.com, and tvb.bz

Announcing New ShortUrl Domains: shrn.cc, gshrn.com, and tvb.bz

Publish Date: Oct 3, 2025

We are rolling out three new ShortUrl.bot domains—shrn.cc, gshrn.com, and tvb.bz—so you can match every link to your brand and audience.

Why Shorten URLs and Promote Your Business

Why Shorten URLs and Promote Your Business

Publish Date: Sep 18, 2025

See how branded short links improve click-through rates, deliver richer analytics, and keep your campaigns on-brand across every channel.

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