Comments on: Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/ Defining the convergence of media and influence Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Science of Retweets on Twitter | Brian Solis http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-11880 The Science of Retweets on Twitter | Brian Solis Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:02:29 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-11880 [...] were three times more prevalent in RTs over normal tweets, 19% to 57%.The study also found that the URL shortener used also had an effect on the potential resonance of tweets. For example, bit.ly, ow.ly, and [...] [...] were three times more prevalent in RTs over normal tweets, 19% to 57%.The study also found that the URL shortener used also had an effect on the potential resonance of tweets. For example, bit.ly, ow.ly, and [...]

]]> By: roarkroe http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-11517 roarkroe Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:54:16 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-11517 would go for http:/trim.im and <a href="http://kxk.me" rel="nofollow">http://kxk.me</a> would go for http:/trim.im and http://kxk.me

]]> By: roarkroe http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-10956 roarkroe Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:54:16 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-10956 would go for http:/trim.im and <a href="http://kxk.me" rel="nofollow">http://kxk.me</a> would go for http:/trim.im and http://kxk.me

]]> By: Sally Li (sallysl) « Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services | Brian So... « Chat Catcher http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-8638 Sally Li (sallysl) « Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services | Brian So... « Chat Catcher Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:32:52 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-8638 [...] Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services by #BrianSolis. [link to post]. @briansolis always delivers good [...] [...] Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services by #BrianSolis. [link to post]. @briansolis always delivers good [...]

]]> By: sallyshanli (sallyshanli) « Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services | Brian So... « Chat Catcher http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-8637 sallyshanli (sallyshanli) « Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services | Brian So... « Chat Catcher Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:36:53 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-8637 [...] 2009-09-21T16:37:01  Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services by Brian Solis. [link to post] [...] [...] 2009-09-21T16:37:01  Saying More with Less: A Directory of Short URL Services by Brian Solis. [link to post] [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2492 Anonymous Wed, 20 May 2009 20:44:03 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2492 surl.me does the best for me. surl.me does the best for me.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2491 Anonymous Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:26:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2491 These all make such long URLs! With <a HREF="http://u.nu/" REL="nofollow">u.nu</a> you can get it down to as little as 15 characters. These all make such long URLs! With u.nu you can get it down to as little as 15 characters.

]]> By: Kerry Wilson http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2490 Kerry Wilson Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:14:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2490 My favourite one to use is http://PonyURL.com love the design and its soo easy to use. My favourite one to use is http://PonyURL.com love the design and its soo easy to use.

]]> By: Thomas Promny http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2489 Thomas Promny Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:01:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2489 We just started a new one: http://redir.ec<br/>Maybe you like it. We tried to make it especially easy and quick to use. We just started a new one: http://redir.ec
Maybe you like it. We tried to make it especially easy and quick to use.

]]> By: Weezo http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2488 Weezo Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:42:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2488 I use www.cowurl.com<br/>It is the best short domain service with control of the short domain as well as free statistics tracking.<br/>I love it. I use http://www.cowurl.com
It is the best short domain service with control of the short domain as well as free statistics tracking.
I love it.

]]> By: Shannon Whitley http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2487 Shannon Whitley Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:10:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2487 I've worked with the developers at Bit.ly, Is.gd, and Tr.im. There are many good services, but these three stand out for me because of the positive experiences I've had with the people. I’ve worked with the developers at Bit.ly, Is.gd, and Tr.im. There are many good services, but these three stand out for me because of the positive experiences I’ve had with the people.

]]> By: Ben http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2486 Ben Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2486 Sorry, this is still a hard sell.<br/>I am highly unlikely to click a link if I don't have some idea where it's gonna take me.<br/>Then again, I don't like twitter ;P Sorry, this is still a hard sell.
I am highly unlikely to click a link if I don’t have some idea where it’s gonna take me.
Then again, I don’t like twitter ;P

]]> By: Audai http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2485 Audai Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:32:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2485 You should check out this Short URL web 2.0 style<br/><br/>http://urlmule.com<br/><br/>Features:<br/><br/>* Free Short URL's<br/>* Free Unlimited Redirects<br/>* Free Counter<br/>* Free E-mail Notifications<br/>* Links Never Expire (For as long as the service is available)<br/>* No Registration Required<br/>* No ADS<br/><br/>It's quick and simple<br/><br/><a HREF="http://urlmule.com" REL="nofollow">Short URL Site</a> You should check out this Short URL web 2.0 style

http://urlmule.com

Features:

* Free Short URL’s
* Free Unlimited Redirects
* Free Counter
* Free E-mail Notifications
* Links Never Expire (For as long as the service is available)
* No Registration Required
* No ADS

It’s quick and simple

Short URL Site

]]> By: Ask Bjørn Hansen http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2484 Ask Bjørn Hansen Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:45:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2484 Actually, Metamark does have both custom urls and click tracking. :-) Actually, Metamark does have both custom urls and click tracking. :-)

]]> By: URL Directory http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2483 URL Directory Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:45:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2483 yeah i agree it does have bookmarklet. yeah i agree it does have bookmarklet.

]]> By: Noelle @TakeRoot http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2482 Noelle @TakeRoot Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:44:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2482 I have been wanting this info!! Thanks so much, excellent post. I too switched to Bit.ly from TinyURL because of the web analytic features. Is easy to do via tweetdeck. I have been wanting this info!! Thanks so much, excellent post. I too switched to Bit.ly from TinyURL because of the web analytic features. Is easy to do via tweetdeck.

]]> By: Janet Johnson http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2481 Janet Johnson Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:44:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2481 Hey Brian, would love to introduce you and your readers to Smub (http://smub.it). <br/><br/>You can personalize any URL so it's in plain English - like this: http://smub.it/janet/video which is incredibly easy to share by voice, by IM, SMS, etc. <br/><br/>And with the Smub toolbar, you can shortcut your way around the web in one word - see here: http://smub.it/janet/one <br/><br/>As a marketer, I love the ability to brand any URL that I want to pass along. <br/><br/>And folks in the mobile space love it because you can Smub any page from the address bar, so you don't have to migrate to a page you're on. <br/><br/>Smub's in beta, so you can grab your favorite user name now. Hey Brian, would love to introduce you and your readers to Smub (http://smub.it).

You can personalize any URL so it’s in plain English – like this: http://smub.it/janet/video which is incredibly easy to share by voice, by IM, SMS, etc.

And with the Smub toolbar, you can shortcut your way around the web in one word – see here: http://smub.it/janet/one

As a marketer, I love the ability to brand any URL that I want to pass along.

And folks in the mobile space love it because you can Smub any page from the address bar, so you don’t have to migrate to a page you’re on.

Smub’s in beta, so you can grab your favorite user name now.

]]> By: Donna Papacosta http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2480 Donna Papacosta Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:03:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2480 Excellent summary. Who knew there was so much involved in URL shortening! Excellent summary. Who knew there was so much involved in URL shortening!

]]> By: Marc Meyer http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2479 Marc Meyer Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:44:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2479 Brian, that is a serious list. If I'm a business that si wanting to see how I can and where I'm driving traffic, there are some great sources to do that. I suppose it all depends on what you want to get out of shortening your link-room to write or some viral goal. Brian, that is a serious list. If I’m a business that si wanting to see how I can and where I’m driving traffic, there are some great sources to do that. I suppose it all depends on what you want to get out of shortening your link-room to write or some viral goal.

]]> By: Pierre http://www.briansolis.com/2008/12/saying-more-with-less-directory-of/comment-page-1/#comment-2478 Pierre Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:41:00 +0000 http://70.32.83.183/2008/12/09/saying-more-with-less-a-directory-of-short-url-services/#comment-2478 Thanks for mentioning Cligs, Brian.<br/><br/>One key feature of Cligs that's not found in any other service is alternative geotargeted destination URLs. It's called Right Clig and full details are at: http://cli.gs/right-clig .<br/><br/>Cheers,<br/>Pierre Thanks for mentioning Cligs, Brian.

One key feature of Cligs that’s not found in any other service is alternative geotargeted destination URLs. It’s called Right Clig and full details are at: http://cli.gs/right-clig .

Cheers,
Pierre

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