Alias Blog — URL Shortening Tips, Guides & Features
Guides on URL shortening, link analytics, QR codes, bulk shortening, and link-in-bio pages.
- How to Shorten a URL for Free in 2025
— Learn how to shorten any URL for free in seconds. Create short, shareable links with click tracking, custom aliases, and QR codes — no signup required. - What Is a URL Shortener? Everything You Need to Know
— A URL shortener converts long web addresses into short, shareable links. Learn how URL shorteners work, why they matter, and how to pick the right one. - How to Track Link Clicks with URL Shortener Analytics
— Learn how to track who clicks your links, where they come from, and what devices they use. URL shortener analytics explained with practical tips. - Free QR Code Generator: Create QR Codes for Any Link
— Generate free QR codes for any URL in seconds. Learn how QR codes work, where to use them, and how to create downloadable QR codes with Alias. - Custom Short Links: Why Branded URLs Get More Clicks
— Custom short links replace random slugs with branded, memorable URLs. Learn how custom aliases improve trust, click rates, and brand recognition. - Link Expiry: How to Set Expiration Dates on Short Links
— Set expiration dates on short links so they stop redirecting after a deadline. Perfect for flash sales, event registrations, and time-sensitive campaigns. - Password-Protected Links: Share Files and Pages Securely
— Add a password to any short link so only the right people can access it. Learn when and how to use password-protected URLs for secure sharing. - URL Shorteners for Social Media: The Complete Guide
— Short links are essential for social media marketing. Learn how to use a URL shortener on Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more to boost clicks and track performance. - URL Shorteners for Email Marketing: Boost Clicks and Track Results
— Short links in email marketing campaigns improve deliverability, look professional, and give you per-link click data. Here is how to use them effectively. - Best Bitly Alternatives in 2025 (Free and Paid)
— Looking for a Bitly alternative? Compare the top free and paid URL shorteners in 2025 — features, pricing, and who each one is best for. - How to Shorten a YouTube Link (And Why You Should)
— YouTube URLs are long and unwieldy. Learn how to create a short, trackable YouTube link in seconds — perfect for bios, descriptions, and social posts. - Link Management for Marketers: Organise, Track, and Optimise Every URL
— Good link management saves time, prevents broken links, and surfaces data you can act on. Here is how marketers can build a simple, effective link management system. - Alias vs Bitly vs TinyURL: Full Feature Comparison [2026]
— See how Alias stacks up against Bitly, TinyURL, and Rebrandly. We compare pricing, analytics, bulk shortening, link-in-bio pages, API access, and more. - How to Shorten Multiple URLs at Once: The Complete Bulk Shortening Guide
— Save hours by shortening up to 50 URLs in one go. Learn how to use Alias's bulk URL shortener — upload a CSV, get a results CSV, all free. - What Is a Link-in-Bio Page? How to Create Yours Free with Alias
— A link-in-bio page lets you share one URL with all your important links. Learn what it is, why you need one, and how to create yours free on Alias. - URL Shortener API & TypeScript SDK: Integrate Link Shortening into Any App
— Learn how to use the Alias REST API and official TypeScript SDK (aliaslive-sdk) to shorten URLs, manage links, and fetch analytics programmatically. - How to Shorten Links Instantly with the Alias Browser Extension
— The Alias extension for Chrome and Edge lets you shorten any page or link with a right-click — no tab switching, no copy-pasting URLs. Here's how it works. - How to Add UTM Parameters to Short Links (The Right Way)
— UTM parameters and short links work better together than apart. Learn how to combine them to track campaign sources without exposing ugly URLs. - QR Code Size Guide: The Right Dimensions for Print and Digital
— A QR code that is too small will not scan. Learn the minimum and recommended QR code sizes for business cards, posters, packaging, screens, and more. - How to Track QR Code Scans and Measure Offline Marketing ROI
— QR codes without tracking are a black box. Learn how to track every scan — country, device, date — to measure the real impact of your print and offline campaigns. - Affiliate Link Shortener: How to Shorten, Track, and Manage Affiliate URLs
— Long affiliate links look spammy and are hard to share. Learn how to shorten affiliate URLs, track clicks per campaign, and manage your affiliate link library. - How to Shorten Links on iPhone and Android (No App Required)
— Learn how to quickly shorten a URL directly from Safari, Chrome, or any browser on your iPhone or Android phone — no app download needed. - Best URL Shortener for Marketers in 2026: Features That Actually Matter
— Marketers need more than just a short link. Discover which URL shortener gives you the analytics, bulk tools, and branding features that drive real campaign results. - How to Create a Link-in-Bio Page for Instagram in 2025
— Instagram only allows one link in your bio. Learn how to create a free link-in-bio page with Alias to share all your important links in one place. - Short Links for E-commerce: Drive More Sales with Better Link Management
— Learn how e-commerce brands use short links to promote products, track campaigns, simplify checkout URLs, and increase conversions across every marketing channel. - Link Analytics Explained: The Metrics That Matter for Marketers
— Understand every link analytics metric — total clicks, unique clicks, geography, device data, and referrer sources — and learn how to use them to improve your campaigns. - Complete Developer Guide to the Alias URL Shortener API
— A practical guide to the Alias REST API: authentication, creating short links, managing links, handling responses, and using the official TypeScript SDK. - How to Edit a Short Link After You've Shared It
— Made a typo or need to point a short link somewhere new? Learn how to edit a short link's destination, password, and expiry after it's already been shared — without changing the URL. - 301 vs 302 Redirects: What Your URL Shortener Uses and Why It Matters
— A plain-English guide to 301 and 302 redirects — the difference, which one a URL shortener should use, and how redirect type affects SEO, analytics, and link flexibility. - How to Organize Your Short Links with Tags
— Once you've created a few dozen short links, finding the right one gets hard. Learn how to use tags to organize, filter, and manage short links by campaign, client, or channel. - Short Links for SMS Marketing: Save Characters and Track Every Tap
— SMS gives you 160 characters and no room to waste. Learn how short links save space in text messages, keep them from breaking, and let you track every tap from a campaign.