Google URL Shortner VS Bit.ly URL Shortner
Google just made its URL Shortning service available to the public at large. Prior to using Goo.gl I used the Bit.ly URL shortening service prior to jumping over from tiny.url.
Much like Bit.ly, with Goo.gl you can track the stats of your links which includes:
- the number of clicks per link
- countries the clicks came from
- browser type
- operating system
- stats for all of your shortened links
- also includes a 2d barcode for your link
much like the one to the right.
- all links shortened by Goo.gl and their stats are public knowledge and can be shared.
With Bit.ly You can:
- Share your links in a number of ways to include sharing your profile, tweeting your links, or publishing on Facebook.
- see the number of links per link
- see the locations your clicks came
- shows the time and day of your clicks
- referrer of the links such as email, twitter or another site.
- gives a 2d bar code for links as well.
- Share or publish your bit.ly rss feed
- Use the Bit.ly API key to give third party programs access to your account.
- search for active links
From my view, currently, Bit.ly has a lot more going on, but one thing Goo.gl has is it is a Google property. As such, I am sure it will continue to evolve and offer more features.
Currently however, I will continue to use Bit.ly, but will keep my eye on the Google URL Shortening service to see what features are added in the future.
Written by Pixelhead on November 3rd, 2010 with 52
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