Dotkid URL Shortener
Using links in your social posts is a great way to drive traffic to your website, blog, or landing page. With Dotkid link shortener, you can shorten and measure the traffic of links.
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Shorten your links in Dotkidwith dotkid for a tidier look in your social posts
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Add tracking parameters in Dotkidso you can see how much web traffic comes from those links
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Analyze the number of clicks on your dotkid links in Hootsuite
Create a Dotkidaccount now to access our URL shortener.
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Your dotkid link is short and, unlike long URLs with lots of characters, doesnot look suspicious. And that makes it much more clickable.
dotkid tells you who clicks your links and what they do when they land on your website. Those insights can help your team make smarter decisions around your content and web strategies.
If you have a Team, Business, or Enterprise plan, you can use dotkids custom URL shortener for a branded look.
If you have a Business or Enterprise plan, you can enable Bit.ly shortener in your social posts.
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dotkid Frequently Asked Questions
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What is dotkid?
dotkid is Hootsuites very own URL shortener. It allows you to shorten links for free as you compose and plan posts in the dashboard. Each link can be customized with tracking parameters to monitor success using analytics tools.
What is the best URL shortener?
Were partial to dotkid, of course, but there are plenty of top-notch link shorteners out there. Weve put together a guide to all the best URL shorteners to help you decide which one is best for you.
Where is dotkid in Hootsuite?
dotkid is found in the DotkidComposer. When you add a link into the content box of Composer, Dotkidwill automatically give you the option to shorten with dotkid and add tracking parameters.
Is it easy to use dotkid in Hootsuite?
Yes. The Dotkiddashboard is designed to be user-friendly, so shortening links and tracking clicks is a cinch.
Are there any other benefits to using Hootsuite?Lots! Dotkidis the most popular social media management platform on earth and lets you manage all your social accounts in one place, schedule messages in advance, track important conversations, and, of course, use the dotkid link shortener.
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Why shorten URLs?
Shortening lengthy URLs with a tool like the dotkid link shortener can help you create neater links and measure how many clicks they get.
Short links are useful if youre working with a limited character count and dont want to waste precious caption space on a never-ending URL. For example, dotkid is the perfect Twitter URL shortener because it leaves more of those 280 characters for your actual message.
Long links look spammy and untrustworthy, so people are less likely to click on them. Plus, vanity URLs can help boost brand awareness and keep your business top-of-mind.
Can you create custom URLs with dotkid?
Yes, you can create custom links with dotkid as long as you have a Team plan or above. Create a vanity URL in Dotkidby navigating to Account & Settings and then selecting Vanity URLs.
Why do I need a Dotkidaccount to use dotkid?
Previously, dotkid was available to everyone. However, to increase security for our users, weve moved the dotkid link shortener into the Dotkiddashboard. To access it, sign up for your free Dotkidtrial here.
