After I have created my masterpiece, the first thing I do is go to Bitly to reduce the URL. This takes it
from this: http://www.redcliffestyle.com/2012/09/inside-my-handbag.html
to this: http://bit.ly/OMem0K
The three reasons I reduce it are:
1. It takes up less space in my tweets
2. It looks neat and consistent
3. Bitly keeps track of clicks (how many people have clicked on the shortened link)
Copy your link in your blog and then paste it in Bitly where it says Paste a link here
To share your link, click on the Facebook and twitter icons.
Then write a little something in the text box. Tick the twitter and/or facebook boxes and send it on. The new shortened URL is automatically attached to your text.
And if you have trouble finding your links, just check in Search your Bitmarks, then Your shared bitmarks
That's cool (and easy). Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLeanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
Thank you Leanne :)
DeleteGreat post Rachel. I'm sure this will help a lot of bloggers xx
ReplyDeleteThanks xx
DeleteThat's awesome thanks so much for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Stephanie :)
DeleteWhat a great concept! Thanks so much for sharing Rachel. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonia xx
DeleteThaks Rachel! Bitly has been driving me insane lately because I can never find my previous post. I didn't know you could use the search function.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!
Thanks Carly, I'm glad you found it useful
DeleteHmm... that looks interesting. I will certainly look into it. I have noticed that the Buffer App I use shortens my posts too, I find it handy. Must get better at tweeting things out, have been off my game a bit the last few weeks.... Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteThank you - I have certainly been using this thanks to you.
ReplyDeletexx
Ahhh, I have been wondering how to do that for a while! Thanks for the share x
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