I recently came across IIUO.org — an open-source URL shortening service that’s clean, secure, and easy to use. It might be useful for developers, bloggers, marketers, or anyone who works with long links regularly.
What is IIUO.org?
IIUO is a tool for converting long, complex URLs into short, shareable links. You can use it for social media, emails, campaigns, or simply making links look cleaner. Key features include:
- Open-source platform for transparency and trust
- Support for custom slugs (choose your own link ending)
- Option to set link expiration in days
- Security filters that block malicious links
- Free to use, without hidden charges
How to use it
- Paste your long URL (must begin with
http://orhttps://). - Optionally, add a custom slug such as
yourname/my-promo. - Optionally, set an expiration time (in days).
- Click Shorten URL, then copy or open the new short link.
Use cases
- Sharing links on platforms with character limits
- Managing links for newsletters, campaigns, or events
- Creating branded and memorable short links
- Ensuring long URLs don’t break in SMS, QR codes, or printed materials
Suggestions for improvement
- A public status page or uptime information would be helpful.
- Collision handling for custom slugs should be clearly explained.
- Expired links could redirect to a clear "link expired" message rather than a generic error.
- Adding analytics (click counts, referrers, geographic data) would increase its value for marketing use.
In short, IIUO.org is a lightweight, open-source URL shortener with practical features like custom slugs, expiration, and security checks. It’s a simple tool worth bookmarking if you need quick, reliable link shortening.
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