The latest articles on DEV Community by Aleksei (@a-leks). https://dev.to/a-leks https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1408487%2F2cfccd24-45ec-475d-83b4-a493618753e8.webp https://dev.to/a-leks en Aleksei Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:40:21 +0000 https://dev.to/a-leks/reasonable-link-management-shortener-service-3bc4 https://dev.to/a-leks/reasonable-link-management-shortener-service-3bc4 <h2> Hey, I’m Aleks </h2> <p>I’m building a link management service because I’m tired of getting squeezed by tools that should be straightforward but end up costing way too much for what they actually do.</p> <p>You know how Bitly and similar services start off simple, then suddenly you’re hitting limits on everything unless you fork over $30, $50, $100+ a month? Yeah, that’s the problem I’m trying to solve.</p> <h2> What I’m Building </h2> <p>A link shortening and management tool that doesn’t treat basic features like they’re premium luxuries. The idea is simple: give you what you actually need without the artificial restrictions that exist purely to push you into higher tiers.</p> <h2> Why I’m Asking for Feedback </h2> <p>I’m at the stage where I want to make sure I’m building something people actually want to use. Not what I <em>think</em> is cool, but what would genuinely make your life easier when managing links.</p> <p>So if you’ve ever used Bitly, Short.io, Rebrandly, or any similar service and thought “this should be easier” or “why am I paying for this?” – I want to hear about it.</p> <p>What features matter to you? What pricing would feel fair? What makes you rage-quit a link management tool?</p> <p>I’m not looking to build another bloated SaaS that costs a fortune. I’m looking to build something useful that doesn’t feel like a ripoff.</p> <p>Let me know what you think.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​</p> marketing webdev programming