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How to Create Short Links & Geo Links

An intro to short links, geo links, and how to create them via found.ee.

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Written by Team found.ee
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Whether you're looking to shorten a long URL for easier sharing or create a geo link to tailor user experiences based on location, the found.ee platform makes it simple & easy!

What Are Short Links and Geo Links?

Short links are compact versions of long URLs that are easier to share and track. They also look more professional and often come with analytics to monitor clicks and engagement. For instance, a long URL like www.yoursite.com/album-release/2024-new-songs can be shortened to something sleek, like found.ee/NewAlbum.

Geo Links are specialized links that redirect users based on their geographic location. This ensures that users are directed to the most relevant site or platform for their region. For example, a geo link could send US-based users to Spotify while directing France-based users to Deezer.

How to Create Short Links on found.ee

  1. Log into found.ee and access your dashboard.

  2. At the top of the dashboard, you’ll see a text bar labeled as "shorten your web or social URL and share it".

    1. As an alternative, you can also click on the Manage Short Links tab on the left side of your screen and then select the button titled "(+) Shorten".

  3. Ensure that the Short Link option is selected, and insert the long URL you want to shorten into the input field.

  4. Lastly, hit the Shorten button on the right-hand side. Give it a moment to process, and voila! Your shortened link is ready.

How to Create Geo Links on found.ee

  1. From the same text input bar at the top of your found.ee dashboard, toggle to the Geolinks button.

  2. Paste your URL into the text input field.

  3. To add location-specific destinations, click Add Country, choose a country (e.g. Canada) and specify the redirect URL for users in that region. Repeat for as many countries as desired.

    1. Advanced: You an also select Add Platform to specify device-specific redirects. For instance, you could send iOS mobile users to one destination and Android mobile users to a different destination, even if both users are located within the same territory.

  4. Click Finish to save your geo link. Then, to use it, you can either copy the link directly from the confirmation message, or you could go to the Manage Short Links tab on the left side of your screen.

Custom Domains for Short Links and Geo Links

found.ee also allows you to use a custom domain for your links if you have one, providing a branded and professional look. To create a short link or geo link with your custom domain, simply select your custom domain on the left-hand side of the bar before creating your short links or geo links.

However, if you haven't added a custom domain for your found.ee links, here's an article which provides a detailed overview on how to set this up.

Note: You must be on either the Premium or Power found.ee plan to access this feature. Upgrade your account today to access this powerful tool! For information on how to upgrade your found.ee account plan tier, click here.

By using short links and geo links through found.ee, you can gain valuable insights into how users interact with your content, simplify your sharing process, and improve your audience’s experience. Ready to elevate your marketing strategy? Log into found.ee and start creating today!

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