Feather Hickox

When it comes to optimizing your online presence and enhancing your marketing efforts, the choice between building an in-house solution and outsourcing specific services is a critical decision. One such pivotal area that businesses need to consider is the implementation of a branded link shortener. It can have a substantial impact on a brand’s online identity and customer engagement While developing an in-house branded link shortener may seem like a...

As businesses or social media influencers share content, it’s important to ensure that shared links aren’t jeopardizing their audience.  Determining the safety of social media links isn’t just good practice; it’s an essential part of maintaining a brand’s trust and reputation.  Every shared link on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram serves as a gateway, but it’s critical to ensure that this pathway is free from threats and vulnerabilities. According...

Understanding how to determine if your links pose a security risk is paramount to safeguarding your online presence and data integrity.  Sharing a link is more than just connecting two points; it’s about ensuring that the journey between those points is secure, reliable, and trustworthy for all involved.  Without the proper attention, URLs can harbor hidden dangers, ranging from phishing scams and malware to identity theft and data breaches. Link...

SMS (Short Message Service) remains a widely used tool for sending short, concise messages. However, the convenience of SMS comes with a caveat. They pose potential security risks associated with the links embedded within these messages. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it’s essential for individuals, businesses, and organizations to be vigilant in identifying and mitigating these risks. Determining if your SMS links are a security risk requires a multifaceted...

The TinyURL API offers a gateway for developers to interact programmatically with TinyURL’s platform for shortening URLs and managing links. Much like Rebrandly, TinyURL operates in the sphere of link management and URL condensation. Both solutions come with a broad array of tools tailored for essentially the same purposes. Both TinyURL and Rebrandly feature APIs to facilitate the seamless integration of link management capabilities into software applications, but each tool...

The Bitly API is a tool that allows developers to programmatically interact with the Bitly URL shortening and link management platform.  Just like Rebrandly, Bitly recognized service in the realm of URL shortening and link management. Both platforms offer a comprehensive suite of services aimed at satisfying the same essential needs—but with a few key differentiators. Bitly and Rebrandly provide APIs that allow developers to integrate link management features into...