link shortener
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link shortener (AKA URL shortener) is a service or software that creates a shortlink (typically for any link) for use in space constrained contexts like SMS, Twitter, and other posting sites & software with post length limitations.
IndieWeb Examples
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None so far.
Silo Examples
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See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/URL_shortening#Notable_services for a list that does not need to be replicated here (unless there is some IndieWeb-specific use, past bad experience and/or criticism).
If we create a local page (on this wiki) for a particular centralized silo link shortener, add it here:
- goo.gl
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Criticism
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Encourages link fragility
Link shortener services run by third parties have been criticized for worsening link fragility since historically many (most?) end up shutting down, and thus breaking all short links they created.
- See also: shortlink#Worsens_link_fragility and incorporate link shortener service specific criticism inline here.
Brainstorming
Services
Link shortening services that are not in active use by anyone in the community. Check them out and if you like them add yourself to the IndieWeb Examples section accordingly.
- w3id — a shortener, that like purl.org, places a high priority on maintaining permanence / longevity.
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