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// WHAT IS URL SHORTENING?

URL shortening is a powerful technique that transforms long, complex URLs into short, memorable links. Our service goes beyond simple link shortening by providing advanced analytics, custom branding, and professional link management tools perfect for marketers, content creators, and businesses.

Every shortened link created on Link-To comes with detailed tracking, QR code generation, and comprehensive analytics to help you understand your audience and optimize your campaigns.

// HOW IT WORKS

PASTE YOUR URL

Simply paste your long URL into our shortening interface. Our system accepts URLs of any length and automatically validates them to ensure they're working correctly.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR LINK

Choose a custom alias for your short link or let our system generate one automatically. Add it to a group, set expiration dates, and configure password protection if needed.

SHARE & TRACK

Share your shortened link anywhere - social media, emails, SMS, or print materials using the QR code. Every click is tracked in real-time with detailed analytics.

ANALYZE PERFORMANCE

Access comprehensive analytics dashboards showing clicks, geographic data, devices, referrers, and more. Make data-driven decisions to optimize your campaigns.

LINK CREATION INTERFACE

Link Creation Interface
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// KEY FEATURES

CUSTOM ALIASES

Create branded, memorable links with custom aliases instead of random strings. Perfect for marketing campaigns and professional sharing.

QR CODE GENERATION

Every link automatically generates a downloadable QR code. Perfect for print materials, posters, business cards, and physical marketing.

LINK GROUPS

Organize your links into groups by campaign, client, or project. Easily manage hundreds of links with our intuitive grouping system.

PASSWORD PROTECTION

Protect sensitive links with password authentication. Only users with the password can access the destination URL.

EXPIRATION DATES

Set automatic expiration dates for temporary campaigns or time-sensitive offers. Links automatically deactivate after the specified date.

RENEWABLE URLS

All paid URLs are valid for 365 days from creation. Easily renew them from your dashboard using one URL slot - keep your links active indefinitely.

LINK MANAGEMENT DASHBOARD

Link Management Dashboard
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// ADVANCED ANALYTICS & STATISTICS

Every shortened link comes with comprehensive analytics that help you understand your audience and measure campaign performance. Our tracking system captures detailed information about every click without compromising user privacy.

CLICK TRACKING

  • Total clicks and unique visitors
  • Click timeline with hourly/daily/monthly views
  • Peak traffic times and patterns
  • Click source tracking (direct, referral, social)
  • Real-time click notifications

GEOGRAPHIC DATA

  • Country-level visitor distribution
  • City and region breakdowns
  • Interactive world map visualization
  • Language preferences
  • Time zone analysis

DEVICE & PLATFORM

  • Device type breakdown (Desktop, Mobile, Tablet)
  • Operating system distribution
  • Browser usage statistics
  • Screen resolution data
  • Mobile vs desktop conversion rates

REFERRER TRACKING

  • Traffic source identification
  • Social media platform breakdown
  • Search engine traffic analysis
  • Campaign attribution
  • UTM parameter tracking

ANALYTICS DASHBOARD OVERVIEW

Analytics Dashboard
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GEOGRAPHIC ANALYTICS

Geographic Analytics
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DEVICE & BROWSER STATISTICS

Device & Browser Statistics
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// USE CASES

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Share clean, professional links on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Track which platforms drive the most engagement.

EMAIL CAMPAIGNS

Create memorable links for email newsletters. Monitor click-through rates and optimize your email marketing performance.

PRINT MATERIALS

Use QR codes on business cards, flyers, and posters. Track offline campaign performance with precision analytics.

AFFILIATE MARKETING

Mask affiliate links and track conversions. Organize links by merchant and campaign for better performance analysis.

CONTENT CREATORS

Share video descriptions, blog posts, and resources with clean links. Understand your audience demographics and behavior.

BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE

Branded short links for corporate communications. Team collaboration with shared link groups and comprehensive reporting.

READY TO START SHORTENING?

Create your account today and get started with professional URL shortening and analytics.