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Using Google URL Shortener

It really could not be easier.

Google’s URL shortener is certainly the best one out there.

https://goo.gl/

Our latest rollout, InfoGopher, uses this extensively. Our unique texting app needs short URLs in order to remain inside text character limits.

Anyway, we love it. Google as usual gives you the goods.

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