Wow. I didn't know anything about Google Apps or the google API before reading this.

Thanks for the post! Keep em coming :]

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But how do you use the shortened URL in Facebook? When I shortened my Wordpress blogpost URL to a goo.gl short link, and then pasted it into the Attach link on Facebook, the short link wasn't visible when I went to Share. Facebook went and scraped the long, full URL of the post. How do you get the short link to appear and be the thing that users click on?

In terms of SEO I don't see how this could be of any benefit unless I am missing something.
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Have you tried this yet? Have you had any success? How could we do this with our website www.5movers.com I'm curious about it.

I didn't know google offer such a thing, I always used tinyurl... google will rule the net some day, all they need to do is to buy facebook.

I'm surprised you choose a dot-com and not a foreign TLD. For instance, phx.to is available for $50 a year. See http://www.tonic.to

I have been trying to find information about which link shortening service is better for tracking results of tweets etc. (which led me to this post) I had no idea about the Google Apps option. It seems there is no end to what you need to learn everyday to keep up. I like that with Google I'm in control. The branding idea is interesting I will give it a try.

Hmmm... I've been thinking of using short URLs. Any additional thoughts on this since this was posted? My only thing is the branded short URL isn't very memorable, but I guess that's all that can be done due to length restrictions.

Interesting idea, but by doing tht won't you lose "Brand Recognition"? Your url is also a great way for people to identify you.

Sounds like a good idea Jay and thanks for taking my calls last week and your good advice about IDX vendors.

I'm very happy with DS thus far and am almost finished the rough skeleton of my new site listed here.
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Jay, great post.

I'm curious, are you using the paid version of google aps and what other features of it are you using?

Keep up the great work!
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Thx for the hat tip... I've been using this google app for a little while and really like it as well... Not sure if you notice, but there's also a bookmarklet available on the backend that you can drag to your link bar of your browser that makes it super conveinent to create a short URL when visiting a page...
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Jay, that is so useful and pretty cool...I think you might of been a techie in a past life. I hate to admit it, but I never would of thought of that little trick, but obviously you and Google did :)!
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Thanks Jay - I did know you could do that. Definitely interested in looking into it!

Katie

Been doing this for awhile with the Pretty Link plug-in for Wordpress. Much more cohesive for branding than the other 3rd party choices IMHO.

theJEMgroup.com/001 isn't as short as TPREG.com/001, but it all leads back to my main site, so I figure it's a good thing.

I've used TinyURL custom links for a while but this lets you make them completely personalized. Easier to tweet listings and such in small spaces. "It's a good thing." ;)
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I like it as even if it isn't effective and strengthening, having branded short url will atleast distinguish your company in the eyes of some consumers. My short url is mnlak.es (our company is Lakes Sotheby's and our url is mnlakes.com...Not perfect but the best that was available).
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You'll always get my attention with cool gadgets. Will need to brainstorm whether I actually need this - there are so many other solutions - including those with built in stats like Hootsuite, so I'm not sure.

You got my attention though and I did read this in its entirety - including the comments. Like I said, sucker for cool stuff!:-)
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Jack -

The original, wordy URL is still there, and is the original post's URL. The short URL just a 301 re-direct to the long URL. Should have no affect on SEO.

You could do this, but it will ruin any SEO you have going for that page. There's-a-reason-why-urls-look-like-this!

Keywords in your url is a GOOD thing. 001 tells search engines nothing. I say keep the long URL.

i am looking for some top real estate sites to add to my moving company site www.moverscommunity.com

This is great stuff - thanks for the post.:)

But how do you use the shortened URL in Facebook? When I shortened my Wordpress blogpost URL to a goo.gl short link, and then pasted it into the Attach link on Facebook, the short link wasn't visible when I went to Share. Facebook went and scraped the long, full URL of the post. How do you get the short link to appear and be the thing that users click on?

In terms of SEO I don't see how this could be of any benefit unless I am missing something.
My recent post Solving Basement Water Problems

Have you tried this yet? Have you had any success? How could we do this with our website www.5movers.com I'm curious about it.

I didn't know google offer such a thing, I always used tinyurl... google will rule the net some day, all they need to do is to buy facebook.

I'm surprised you choose a dot-com and not a foreign TLD. For instance, phx.to is available for $50 a year. See http://www.tonic.to

I have been trying to find information about which link shortening service is better for tracking results of tweets etc. (which led me to this post) I had no idea about the Google Apps option. It seems there is no end to what you need to learn everyday to keep up. I like that with Google I'm in control. The branding idea is interesting I will give it a try.

Hmmm... I've been thinking of using short URLs. Any additional thoughts on this since this was posted? My only thing is the branded short URL isn't very memorable, but I guess that's all that can be done due to length restrictions.

Interesting idea, but by doing tht won't you lose "Brand Recognition"? Your url is also a great way for people to identify you.

I have no guides on how to optimize short URls. Thanks for the info.

Great Idea and really appreciated!!

Sounds like a good idea Jay and thanks for taking my calls last week and your good advice about IDX vendors.

I'm very happy with DS thus far and am almost finished the rough skeleton of my new site listed here.
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I don't know. I like msn, yahoo and google. Just can't make up my mind to commit to any one of them. But, google does seem to come up with some pretty neat stuff. Thanks for telling me about it.

Jay, great post.

I'm curious, are you using the paid version of google aps and what other features of it are you using?

Keep up the great work!
.-= Joe Manausau00c2u00b4s last undefined ..If you register your site for free at =-.

Thx for the hat tip... I've been using this google app for a little while and really like it as well... Not sure if you notice, but there's also a bookmarklet available on the backend that you can drag to your link bar of your browser that makes it super conveinent to create a short URL when visiting a page...
.-= Dustin Lutheru00c2u00b4s last blog ..Publishing from my phone??? =-.

Jay, that is so useful and pretty cool...I think you might of been a techie in a past life. I hate to admit it, but I never would of thought of that little trick, but obviously you and Google did :)!
.-= DJ Morrisu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Abacoa Real Estate Scams in Jupiter, Florida =-.

Thanks Jay - I did know you could do that. Definitely interested in looking into it!

Katie

Been doing this for awhile with the Pretty Link plug-in for Wordpress. Much more cohesive for branding than the other 3rd party choices IMHO.

theJEMgroup.com/001 isn't as short as TPREG.com/001, but it all leads back to my main site, so I figure it's a good thing.

I've used TinyURL custom links for a while but this lets you make them completely personalized. Easier to tweet listings and such in small spaces. "It's a good thing." ;)
.-= Candice :)u00c2u00b4s last blog ..Bullhead City View Property For Sale u00e2u0080u0093 1291 Ramar Plaza u00e2u0080u0093 AWESOME VIEWS! =-.

I like it as even if it isn't effective and strengthening, having branded short url will atleast distinguish your company in the eyes of some consumers. My short url is mnlak.es (our company is Lakes Sotheby's and our url is mnlakes.com...Not perfect but the best that was available).
.-= Craig Mischeu00c2u00b4s last blog ..On Lake Miltona =-.