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See link to wikipedia article for an explanation of url shorteners.
Updated on Aug 29, 13
Created on Jun 13, 13
Category: Schools & Education
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About this list
URLs can get long and messy and difficult to communicate if you are trying to share a URL in a written document or in a presentation. The sites linked below will take that long URL and shorten it to one that a reader can type in or an audience member can write down to type in later.
Another option is to generate a QR code, and this list includes links to several QR code generators in addition to the google URL shortener that also creates a QR code.
The last bookmarked site in this list is a bit different - it creates a single URL for a sequence of multiple URLs. Of course after generating the URL, you could make a QR code to redirect to it!
Standard shortened url has random characters, but can also create custom url that makes sense. Be careful because once a url has been used, it cannot be reused - cannot be redirected to a different site. Can also add shortening link to your browser toolbar to have easy access to shortener.
URL shortener provided by Google. If you are logged into your Google account, you see all past URLs you have shortened. Cool extra is that it automatically creates a QR code at the same time and you can also access these from your Google account.
Simple URL shortener that creates 6-7 random characters at end of http://bit.ly - but right after creating shortened url, you can click on pencil icon to customize it with a meaningful name. Again you have to create a unique customized url that nobody else has ever used before. Can use without registering, but can register if you want to keep track of your previously shortened links.
Read for an overview of how url shorteners work and are used.
QR Code generators
Use these sites to create QR codes so anyone with a mobile device and a QR code reader app can instantly access the associated information or website.
From Tammy's Tech Tips for Teachers: "Enter some text or a URL in a spreadsheet and a QR code will be automatically created - all with the help of a little formula that you’ll learn about in this tip of the week.This is a great way to create lots of QR codes very quickly and easily!"
Documentation for the formula used in Tammy's auto generating Google spreadsheet fromula.
One short URL for a list of websites
Great way to create a single short URL to a list of URLs you want students to visit. Simply enter your list of URLs and give students the single URL that results. It will take them to the first site in your list and allow them to navigate easily to the others.
13 items | 28 visits
See link to wikipedia article for an explanation of url shorteners.
Updated on Aug 29, 13
Created on Jun 13, 13
Category: Schools & Education
URL: