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1. Paste Your Article, Case Study, or Profile URL
Works with any external blog post, webinar registration page, or your own `linkedin.com/in/...` profile.
B2B Content & Personal Branding
LinkedIn URL Shortener.
Turn long LinkedIn profile URLs, company posts, and outbound article links into clean custom links with click tracking.
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✓ 100% Free — No Login
✓ Redis <15ms Redirects
✓ Dynamic QR & Live Click Counter
Simple 3-Step Workflow
How to Create Branded Links for LinkedIn
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2. Choose an Executive Custom Slug
Pick a clean alias like `shortnow.site/saas-playbook` for your post or 'link in first comment'.
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3. Measure True Outbound Engagement
LinkedIn impressions don't equal website visits—check `/stats/slug` to see real outbound clicks.
Overview & Architecture
Professional Short Links for LinkedIn Posts, DMs & Resumes
Sharing raw URLs with long query strings inside LinkedIn posts, first-comment links, or cold outreach messages looks unpolished—and LinkedIn's native `lnkd.in` wrapper doesn't let you see click counts or customize the slug.
With Shortnow, founders, recruiters, and B2B marketers can create readable custom links (`shortnow.site/q3-report`, `shortnow.site/hire-alex`) with a matching QR code for conference badges and pitch decks.
High-Impact Use Cases for Professionals
1. 'Link in First Comment' Tracking
- Algorithm-Friendly Sharing
- Many B2B creators place outbound links in the first comment to maximize post reach.
- Dedicated Click Counter
- Since LinkedIn doesn't report clicks on comment links, Shortnow gives you exact click telemetry.
2. Resumes, CVs & Conference Badges
- Know When Recruiters Click Your Resume
- Put `shortnow.site/cv-yourname` on your PDF resume and see whenever a hiring manager clicks through to your portfolio.
- Networking QR Code
- Save the generated QR code to your phone lock screen for instant LinkedIn connections at events.
Feature Comparison
Why Creators & Marketers Choose Shortnow
| Capability | Shortnow (Free) | Legacy Shorteners (Free Tier) |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Account / Login | No — Instant 1-Click Use | Required before shortening |
| Custom Alias Slugs | Unlimited Free Custom Slugs | Capped at 3–5/month or Paid only |
| Dynamic QR Code Download | Included on Every Link | Limited to 2/month |
| Real-Time Click Counter | Included (via /stats or + trick) | Paywalled ($29+/month) |
| Redirect Latency | <15ms Redis In-Memory Cache | Standard DB lookup |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Why use Shortnow instead of LinkedIn's automatic lnkd.in shortener?
LinkedIn's `lnkd.in` generates a random hash, only works inside post bodies (not in comments, DMs, or PDFs), and does not give you a public click counter or QR code.
Does Shortnow preserve OpenGraph preview cards on LinkedIn?
Yes! LinkedIn's crawler follows Shortnow's HTTP redirect directly to your destination article and renders the target page's title and thumbnail image.
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Turn any URL into a high-contrast, scannable QR code backed by a short link so you can track every scan in real time.
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