My URL Shorteners updated… Woot!
About a month ago I got two URL shortening services up and running. I launched http://fnla.me and http://fnaweso.me, learn more about the launch here. Now, I’ve updated them. I’ve added some new features, stats, for one. Additionally, you can now add the shortened link to your clipboard with a single click. Keep in mind, I still have the bookmarklets and an API available to you if you want!
To see how many users have clicked on a link you create in either service, simply add a “~” after the URL in your browser. Your link will be displayed along with the number of clicks you’ve received since it was created. Cool, eh?
The services are available in the AIR app, Shrinkadoo, so give that app a shot. If you maintain a Twitter app or would want to add the services to another website or service, let me know, I’d love to be included.
Posted on October 14, 2009
Jim Ferolo Oct 16
Very cool. So, do you view this as a good tool for small fry writers like myself who don’t run google analytics, but want to track how many people read or visit posts from twitter/facebook leads back to blog posts?
Chad Oct 16
You definitely could use the stats to see how many people are clicking into a link via the stats. Right now, it’s very simple though… just a number. Maybe some day I’ll add accounts and you can see you entire history, etc.