There has many free websites where we can shorten the link like tiny.cc , adf.ly , adfoc.us, short.le. Top websites also use their own domain shorten links like Google use goo.gl. Today we define you, that how can you create your own domain shorten link.
1. YOURLS
It's stands for Your Own URL Shortener. It is a small set of PHP scripts that will allow you to run your own URL shortening service ( TinyURL or bitly).
Running your own URL shortener is fun, geeky and useful: you own your data and don't depend on third party services. It's also a great way to add branding to your short URLs, instead of using the same public URL shortener everyone uses.
YOURLS Features
--> Free and Open Source software.
--> Private (your links only) or Public (everybody can create short links, fine for an intranet)
--> Sequential or custom URL keyword
--> Handy bookmarklets to easily shorten and share links
--> Awesome stats: historical click reports, referrers tracking, visitors Geo-location
Neat Ajaxed interface
--> Terrific Plugin architecture to easily implement new features
--> Cool developer API
--> Full jsonp support
--> Friendly installer
--> Sample files to create your own public interface and more
2. Domainr
Also you can Buy URL and make it short By Domai.nr. When you want a short URL or something big, Domainr will find it, fast. Its also available on Apple App store.
3. Bit.ly Pro
Sign up on Bit.ly website. Once you logged in, go to Settings link -> Advanced
Set A Record for your short URL for update bit.ly IP address. Like example if you have domain name from Godaddy.com then A record is located under the "Total DNS" tab, so go to your Godaddy account and add the DNS record and type Bit.ly IP address 69.58.188.39.
If you are using a subdomain for example blog.igadgetware.com then you need to set a CNAME record and change it to cname.bitly.com
After entered CNAME it takes 48 hours to change. Once your setup completed, any URL that you shorten from your site will use your own customer branded domain.
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