How to Generate and Use Shortlinks in WordPress

Posted on 20th June 2023

In this article, we’ll show you how to generate and use shortlinks in WordPress.

What is a Shortlink?

A shortlink is a shortened version of a URL. Shortlinks are used to make long URLs easier to share and manage.

Why Use Shortlinks?

Shortlinks have a number of advantages over traditional long URLs.

• They’re easier to share and remember.
• They’re less likely to be broken or mis-typed.
• They can be used to track clicks and traffic.

How to Generate Shortlinks in WordPress

There are a number of ways to generate shortlinks in WordPress.

Method 1: Use a WordPress Plugin

There are a number of WordPress plugins that can be used to generate shortlinks. We recommend using the Shortlinks plugin.

Once you’ve installed and activated the plugin, you can go to Settings » Shortlinks to configure the plugin.

Method 2: Use a Shortlink Service

There are a number of services that can be used to generate shortlinks. We recommend using the Google URL Shortener service.

To use the Google URL Shortener service, simply go to the website and enter the long URL that you want to shorten.

How to Use Shortlinks in WordPress

There are a number of ways to use shortlinks in WordPress.

Method 1: Use a WordPress Plugin

If you’re using a WordPress plugin to generate shortlinks, then the plugin will usually provide a way to use the shortlinks.

For example, the Shortlinks plugin mentioned above provides a number of ways to use shortlinks, including a WordPress widget and a shortcode.

Method 2: Use a Shortlink Service

If you’re using a shortlink service like Google URL Shortener, then you can usually use the shortlinks in the same way as you would use a traditional long URL.

For example, you can share the shortlink on social media, or you can use it in an email or a blog post.

We hope this article helped you learn how to generate and use shortlinks in WordPress. You may also want to check out our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

Short links are great for a number of reasons. They’re much shorter than traditional links, which can be a great help when you’re trying to share something on social media or in an email. They’re also easier to remember, which can be helpful if you’re sharing a link with someone verbally.

Plus, short links can be a great way to track clicks. If you’re using a service like Bitly, you can see how many people have clicked on your link, which can be helpful for understanding what content is most popular with your audience.

To generate a shortlink in WordPress, simply head to the post or page you want to share and click on the “Get Shortlink” button in the sharing menu.

Copy and paste the shortlink wherever you want to share it. That’s all there is to it!

Shortlinks can be a great way to make your content more shareable and to track engagement. Give them a try on your next WordPress post or page.

If you want to use shortlinks on your WordPress site, there are a few ways to go about it. You can use a plugin, or you can use the WordPress.com shortlink feature.

If you use WordPress.com, you can enable shortlinks for your posts and pages by going to your dashboard and selecting the “Enable Shortlinks” checkbox under “Settings > Writing.”

If you use a self-hosted WordPress site, you can use a plugin to generate shortlinks. There are a few different plugins available, but we recommend using the Shortlinker plugin.

Once you’ve installed and activated the plugin, you can go to the “Settings > Shortlinker” page to configure the plugin.

On the “Settings > Shortlinker” page, you can select the shortlink service that you want to use. We recommend using the Bit.ly service, but you can also use the Goo.gl service if you prefer.

You will also need to enter your Bit.ly username and API key. You can get your Bit.ly API key by going to the Bit.ly website and signing up for a free account.

Once you’ve entered your Bit.ly username and API key, you can click the “Save Changes” button to save your changes.

Now that you’ve configured the plugin, it will automatically generate shortlinks for your posts and pages. You can find the shortlink for a post or page by looking in the “Shortlink” column on the “All Posts” or “All Pages” screen.

You can also use the [shortlink] shortcode to display the shortlink for a post or page. For example, if you add the following shortcode to a post:

The post will display the shortlink for that post.

You can also use the [shortlinks] shortcode to display a list of shortlinks for all of the posts and pages on your site. For example, if you add the following shortcode to a page:

The page will display a list of shortlinks for all of the posts and pages on your site.

Shortlinks are a great way to share your content on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. When you share a shortlink on a social media site, the link will be shortened automatically.

For example, if you share the following link on Twitter:

The link will be shortened to:

Shortlinks are also a great way to track the number of clicks that your links get. To view the number of clicks that your shortlinks have gotten, you can go to the “Bit.ly” section of your WordPress dashboard.

In the “Bit.ly” section, you will see a list of all of the shortlinks that have been generated for your site. You can click on any of the links to view the number of clicks that the link has gotten.

If you want to track the number of clicks that your shortlinks get, you can use the Google Analytics for WordPress plugin. Once you’ve installed and activated the plugin, you can go to the “Settings > Google Analytics” page to configure the plugin.

On the “Settings > Google Analytics” page, you will need to enter your Google Analytics tracking code. You can find your tracking code by going to the Google Analytics website and signing up for a free account.

Once you’ve entered your tracking code, you can click the “Save Changes” button to save your changes.

Now that you’ve configured the plugin, it will automatically track the number of clicks that your shortlinks get. You can view the number of clicks that your shortlinks have gotten by going to the “Reports > Standard Reports” page in your Google Analytics account.

In the “Standard Reports” page, you will see a report that shows the number of clicks that your shortlinks have gotten.

Shortlinks are a great way to share your content and track the number of clicks that your links get. If you use WordPress, we recommend using the Shortlinker plugin to generate shortlinks.