Linkly Blog

Practical guides on link shortening, click tracking and QR codes — written by the Linkly team, based on how the product actually works.

• How to Shorten a URL: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

  How to shorten a URL in under a minute: what a shortener actually does, why 302 redirects matter, custom aliases, click tracking and QR codes.

  Linkly Team · October 25, 2026

• Link Shorteners for Social Media: What Actually Works in 2026

  Character limits, profile links, link-in-bio and per-channel analytics: how to use a link shortener for social media without losing reach or clarity.

  Linkly Team · October 18, 2026

• QR Codes for Restaurant Menus: A Complete Setup Guide

  Set up a scannable QR menu in an afternoon: what you need, how to build it with a short link, sizing, table placement and the mistakes to avoid.

  Linkly Team · October 11, 2026