Introduction
A link shortener is a tool that allows you to shorten a link to optimize the number of characters, which is particularly limited in a text message.
How It Works
You can include a URL in the body of a text message. If the link is long, you can shorten it using the link shortener.
The short link generator is activated upon request through support. A default domain name can be used: https://txly.co.
Once activated, it can be used in the content of SMS campaigns created by the customer: insert a short URL into an SMS message.
It can also be configured to reflect the brand name using a custom domain.
In the URL shortener, the domain name is followed by a string of 6 random characters for customization.
When the shortened domain name is managed by Numberly, this provides visibility into clicks and various interactions on the URL.
You can enable the short link preview in SMS content: more details in this article: Short link preview.
Conclusion
The link shortener allows you to shorten URLs and limit the number of characters in an SMS.