Top 5 Web-shortening Tools for Students

Sharing lengthy URLs is impractical and shortening the only way out. To know which web-shortening tools you can use as a student, read on!

Since the use of internet is now a common practice in education, students often share important URLs and links of useful web content. Singapore is the best example of this sharing culture.

You’ll find teachers and tutors at education centers that offer tuition in Singapore sharing useful links with students.

Every time you have a messy URL, take help from one of the following web-shortening platforms:

1.    TinyURL

TinyURL

This is where you can easily and quickly shorten a URL and share it with others. You are not required to register to be able to use the tool. One of the biggest advantages is that TinyURL offers a handy bookmark let that can be dragged to the toolbar of your browser and used any time.

2.    Google URL Shortener

Google URL Shortener

This one is helpful not only in shortening lengthy URLs, but also helps you keep record of the clicks your link gets. It is handiness of the tool that has made it the first choice among students.

3.    Bitly

Bitly

Bitly asks you to create an account before you can use URL shortening service, but the registration is free. This tool is incorporated with various popular social networking platforms including Twitter. Plus, it has its own mobile app and browser extension where you can shorten and share URLs.

4.    Snip URL

Snip URL

Here, you can shorten lengthy URLs before sharing them and become a registered member to be able to manage and keep track of your snips. 

5.    Is.gd

Is.gd

This is yet another URL shortening tool that can be used without registration. Along with a shortened URL, you can get a QR code also.