What is URL shortening?
Q: What is URL shortening?
A: URL shortening is a technique used on the World Wide Web in which a URL can be made shorter while still directing to the same desired web page.
Q: How is URL shortening achieved?
A: It is achieved by using an HTTP Redirect on a domain name that is short, which links to the web page that has a long URL.
Q: Why is URL shortening especially useful for messaging technologies like Twitter and Identi.ca?
A: URL shortening is especially useful for messaging technologies like Twitter and Identi.ca because they limit the number of characters that may be used in a message. Short URLs allow long web addresses to be referred to in a tweet or message.
Q: How much were the shortened links on one URL shortening service accessed in November 2009?
A: The shortened links on one URL shortening service were accessed 2.1 billion times in November 2009.
Q: Can any URL be shortened?
A: Yes, any URL can be shortened using a URL shortening service.
Q: Does URL shortening affect the content or function of the web page being linked to?
A: No, URL shortening does not affect the content or function of the web page being linked to.
Q: What are some examples of shortened URLs that can be used in place of the original URL?
A: Examples of shortened URLs include http://wrapr.co/GvR7j, http://evg.in/az41, and http://evg.in/urlwiki.
