The Lnky Blog
Guides, comparisons and best practices on URL shortening, analytics and branded short links.
URL Shortener API Tutorial: Automate Link Creation with Python and JavaScript
Hands-on tutorial for using Lnky's REST API to create, update and analyze short URLs programmatically — with code samples in Python, Node.js and curl.
Link Health Monitoring: Why Dead Links Hurt Your SEO
Broken outbound links quietly damage your SEO, your brand and your campaign ROI. Here's how link health monitoring catches them before users do — and why this should be part of every link strategy.
Short URL Slug Best Practices: How to Pick Names That Stick
The slug (the bit after the slash) is the most underrated part of a short URL. Here's how to pick slugs that are memorable, scannable, and won't bite you later.
10 Best URL Shorteners in 2026 (Free & Paid)
A direct comparison of the URL shorteners worth using in 2026 — what each does best, what each costs, and which one fits your team.
The Complete Guide to Link Retargeting Pixels
What a link retargeting pixel is, how it actually works under the hood, and how to use it to turn warm clicks into qualified ad audiences without burning paid budget.
QR Codes vs Short URLs: When to Use Each
QR codes and short URLs solve overlapping but not identical problems. Here's the practical rule for picking the right one — and how to use both together for offline-to-online attribution.
How to Track UTM Parameters with Short URLs
A practical guide to combining UTM tags with short URLs so click attribution flows cleanly into Google Analytics — without the URL itself looking like a barcode.
URL Shortener for Marketers: Track Every Click with Real-Time Analytics
How performance marketers use short URLs to attribute clicks across email, social and paid — and the features that separate a real link analytics tool from a glorified redirect service.
How to Create a Branded Short Link in 5 Minutes
Step-by-step guide to setting up a branding in Lnky and shipping your first branded short link — no DNS, no waiting on infrastructure.
Bitly vs Lnky: Which URL Shortener Is Better in 2026?
Bitly has the brand. Lnky has the price and the features. Here's a side-by-side comparison of analytics, branding, pricing and limits — so you can pick the right URL shortener for your team.