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Google's New Url Shortner http://goo.gl

Discussion in 'Google' started by br3adman, Dec 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    This is what Google has to say about the service http://goo.gl


    This morning, we launched updated versions of the Google Toolbar and FeedBurner that offer a new URL shortening service from Google called the Google URL Shortener. We mentioned our URL shortener as a feature in both announcements, so we wanted to say a little more about how this product works and why we're offering it.

    People share a lot of links online. This is particularly true as microblogging services such as Twitter have grown in popularity. If you're not familiar with them, URL shorteners basically squeeze a long URL into fewer characters to make it easier to share with others. With character limits in tweets, status updates and other modes of short form publishing, a shorter URL leaves more room to say what's on your mind — and that's why people use them.

    First, we think people who use the Google Toolbar and FeedBurner will benefit from a shortener that is easily accessible — making it faster and easier to share, post and email links. Second, we've built this on Google's global infrastructure to offer the following benefits:

    * Stability: Google's scalable, multi-datacenter infrastructure provides great uptime and a reliable service to our users.
    * Security: As we do with web search, shortened URLs are automatically checked to detect sites that may be malicious and warn users when the short URL resolves to such sites.
    * Speed: At Google we like fast products and we've worked hard to ensure this service is quick. We'll continue to iterate and improve the speed of Google Url Shortener.

    Google URL shortener is not a stand-alone service; you can't use it to shorten links directly. Currently, Google URL Shortener is only available from the Google Toolbar and FeedBurner. If the service proves useful, we may eventually make it available for a wider audience in the future.
     
    br3adman, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  2. larysmith711

    larysmith711 Notable Member

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    It would be great when it's available and can integrate with other Google products.
     
    larysmith711, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  3. jester602

    jester602 Well-Known Member

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    Ah, so Google has jumped onto the bandwagon of URL Shorteners, but just for their products. I hope to see what will be happening with this. :)
     
    jester602, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  4. Ascendancy

    Ascendancy Active Member

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    A lot of people will probably switch to this, because they think Google will give heavy weight to these shorter URL's and having them point to a link on your site would be very good :)
     
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  5. Nikita Smith

    Nikita Smith Member

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    More spyware from big brother G.
     
    Nikita Smith, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  6. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    wow lol... google wants to take over everything
     
    Bohra, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  7. mrandrei

    mrandrei Peon

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    #7
    Nice! But it's only available for Google products. Wish Google gives access to ordinary users as well.
     
    mrandrei, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  8. Revelations-Decoder

    Revelations-Decoder Well-Known Member

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    So any News on when Google plan an actual URL shortening service like tinyURL, anyone at all?
     
    Revelations-Decoder, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  9. a1051

    a1051 Peon

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    #9
    Very interesting.
     
    a1051, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  10. i_am_dhaval

    i_am_dhaval Well-Known Member

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    can you give the proper use of this?
     
    i_am_dhaval, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  11. BadBoyzStudioZ

    BadBoyzStudioZ Peon

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    It figures. Google doesn't want anyone else to have an internet service but them. Can't stand 'em, wish they hurry up and implode already.
     
    BadBoyzStudioZ, Dec 14, 2009 IP
  12. br3adman

    br3adman Active Member

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    #12
    give use Of what?
     
    br3adman, Dec 15, 2009 IP
  13. eastmobiles

    eastmobiles Active Member

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    i just do not understand, but how can us take advantage of it?
     
    eastmobiles, Dec 15, 2009 IP
  14. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    By making big urls short .. it helps u keep messy urls cleaner
     
    Bohra, Dec 15, 2009 IP
  15. bengun

    bengun Peon

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    Nice and useful :)
    But where letter "E" in the end of "GooglE"? :)
     
    bengun, Dec 15, 2009 IP
  16. Sukijus

    Sukijus Peon

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    #16
    It is good to shorten up links, but it should be made available for a wider audience...
     
    Sukijus, Dec 15, 2009 IP
  17. simply-seo

    simply-seo Peon

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    Wooho it seems like google has a separate department to wipe of every web service in this internet and take it over by them.
    Big G is spreading like a virus in every aspect of the internet ;)
    where it end, any guess people ?
     
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  18. simply-seo

    simply-seo Peon

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    oh google , did you hear this ? please answer us :D
     
    simply-seo, Dec 15, 2009 IP
  19. br3adman

    br3adman Active Member

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    Google Is Sleeping in today
     
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  20. AirForce1

    AirForce1 Peon

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    #20
    I think this service might help in access speed but not OK for SEO efforts.

    Thanks for sharing,
     
    AirForce1, Dec 15, 2009 IP