I've seen the many different ways I can build a function/service to generate short URLs which I can then control via my own domain.
This sounds like a great idea; however, as I look at the advantages such as being able to control these URLs long term, adjusting the end location if needed have more tracking over where they wind up, etc.
I'm wondering if there is already a service out there that provides for this level of control without needing to build/host/support the solution myself?
The exact features desired are as follows:
- Control of where the URL points to AFTER it's generated (the underlying URL needs to change due to legal/regulatory issues)
- More robust tracking of where the URL is used as opposed to just doing a Google Search
for the tiny URL
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The advantage would be that you own the links and are not dependent on a service that may go out of business. Also, if the shortened URL still has your domain it would have SEO advantages for page rank. Another thing is that it would reduce friction from clicking the link by your users. When you use another domain for shortening you are dependent on the trust the user has with that organization as well.