Short Links Don’t Hurt SEO
BitLy is a URL shortening service. The service became popular on Twitter where shortening URLs is the default. BitLy allows different companies to push their brand across many social media networks. Allowing potential customers to access their site and ad campaigns with ease.
The question still stands for many business owners that use BitLy. Does it hurt SEO? The answer is no. Shortened URLs have absolutely no impact on SEO. Users can also automatically generate QR codes that direct users to shortened links. BitMarks are links you can collect as your search across the web. From recipes, articles, funny videos; anything that you want to share or save can be, through BitMarks.
Here are 7 benefits for using Bit.Ly:
(1) Bit.ly makes saving and sharing easier for your small business.
- Google Chrome extensions and Bitmarklet make it possible for users to save, bundle and share BitMarks to Facebook, Twitter and email accounts directly from your browser.
(2) Bit.Ly makes tracking easier.
- Users can add tracking codes to their links to track where their BitMarks are being shared and saved.
- Along with monitoring your stats.
(3) You can bundle your links.
- Bundle your Bit.ly links by theme, whether it be for recipes and DIY projects or a video promoting your business.
(4) You know what is happening in real time with your links.
- Number of clicks, social networks, location, language and topic are all essential to knowing about your Bit.ly links.
(5) Link to your website's blog.
- This is another way to spread and share your basic content.
(6) You can create your own Bit.ly account.
- Having a Bit.ly profile page will keep you up-to-date with any improvements and all your bundles and BitMarks will be published.
(7) You can customize your Bit.ly Links.
- This is essential for improving brand recognition for small businesses.
