A guide to creating your first short URLs with Lnk8

Creating your first shortened link can be a quick win for streamlining online sharing. Whether it's for social media, marketing campaigns, or tracking clicks, a shortened link simplifies long URLs, making them easier to share, remember, and manage. But beyond simplicity, short URLs offer a range of strategic benefits. They make your content more shareable, enhance brand visibility, and provide better opportunities for tracking and analysis.

With Lnk8, generating your first short URL is a simple, step-by-step process that anyone can master. This guide will walk you through the key steps, from logging into your Lnk8 account to customising your URL’s back-half for better brand recognition. You’ll also discover practical tips for optimising your short links to boost click-through rates and engagement. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to create, track, and manage short URLs like a pro, transforming your sharing strategy and amplifying your marketing efforts.

1. Login to your Lnk8 account and head over to the left panel. Choose the Shortened links option and click on Shorten a new link.

2. Enter the target URL, select your private domain, and add a custom back-half to make the short URL more recognisable, readable, and memorable.

You can also set an expiry date for the short link if needed.

After you generate the short URL, you will see multiple options to manage your short link better.

• Copy: This button will copy the URL to your clipboard, and it can be pasted anywhere you want (like in an email or in WhatsApp chat).
• Share: The share button allows you to directly share the short URL to any social media channels.
• Edit: This option allows you to edit the destination URL in case you want to change it or update it.
• Advanced analytics: Track your URL to get detailed insights on how your users interact with it. Learn more about user geography, behaviour, and important technical details.
• Delete: Don’t want the URL to be valid anymore? Simply use the delete button!