Link shorteners have been around for a while now. They allow you to transform a long web address into http://byothe.fr/2020/10/outline-lisez-des-articles-sans-distraction-annotez-les-et-surlignez-des-extraits/ into a much shorter and more shareable version, like cmpct.io/loGb9tmSc. These two links lead to the same article from Byothe.fr.
But if you are suspicious (and you are right to be), you avoid opening shortened links, because they do not let you know where they will take you and are very useful for hiding a dubious site!
And it is precisely this problem of trust that Cmpct.io seeks to resolve by offering a shortener system secure link with a preview mechanism.
Create a link with Cmpct.io link shortener
Creating a shortened link with Cmpct.io couldn't be easier. Go to the site, paste a URL to shorten in the appropriate field and press the "Enter" key or the white arrow on the screen.
You then get your Shortened URL which you can then share with whoever you want.
The person wishing to use the link will only have to click on it or paste it into the navigation bar of your web browser and will be directed to a Cmpct.io page allowing you to preview the destination of your link. By avoiding redirecting you directly to the destination URL, this service will allow you to strengthen the security of this type of tool.
This preview will allow the URL to be displayed clearly hidden behind the shortened link and even display the title of the page.
Finally, you can even generate an image of the landing page by clicking on the little image icon…
So, no more worries for the people who will receive your link since they will be able to immediately and before going to the final link, know what is hidden behind it!
Finally, the site has a system for commenting on each link or reporting it as unsafe... further reinforcing the security of this tool.
Multiple links in one shortened link
Another advantage of Cmpct.io is that it allows you to group multiple links behind a single shortened URL. To do this, click on the 1/2/3 icon and enter a first link. Then press the “+” and enter a second link… and so on. When you’re done, press “Submit Group” to generate a single, shortened URL for several links.
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