Guide
Shortlink: shortening a URL and measuring the click
A shortlink shortens a long URL. Here is what it brings, what it hides, and why a link-in-bio does not need one.
Same URL, different link order depending on Instagram/TikTok/YouTube. Configure once. Korli applies the rest automatically.
- Examples: TikTok visitor sees offer first, Instagram visitor sees proof first
- Common mistakes: too many links, same order for everyone, no tracking
- Setup: create page → set Smart Rules → measure clicks (30 seconds)
Proof demo: source switch → different order
Same URL, but a different rendering based on where the visitor comes from. Configure once. Korli applies the rest automatically.
Definition: a short URL pointing elsewhere
- A shortlink is a short URL (e.g. krnw.link/promo) that redirects to a long URL.
- The visitor does not see the destination. The redirect is invisible.
- The original goal was to save characters, useful before Twitter's 140-character limit.
What a shortlink hides
- Users do not know where they are going before clicking. On a trust-sensitive surface, that is a brake.
- A shortlink can be repurposed with a different destination: a security risk.
- A shortlink's statistics belong to the shortening tool, not to your analytics.
Why Korli does not need one
- Your Korli page is a clean, readable URL: korli.fr/yourname. Nothing to shorten.
- Korli handles click statistics natively, with no extra layer.
- Short links can break trust: the visitor sees a redirect to a page they did not choose.
Concrete example
Example: why a shortlink in a bio loses clicks
- You put a shortlink in your Instagram bio instead of korli.fr/yourname.
- The visitor sees an unrecognised link and hesitates: it reads as risk.
- The hesitant click becomes drop-off, not a visit.
- Result: your click rate drops even though the destination is identical.
How it works (3 steps)
- Check whether a shortlink is needed: if the URL is already short and readable, remove it.
- Make sure the shortlink is stable: a changing destination is a risk.
- Prefer a readable URL in trust-sensitive contexts (bio, email).
Common mistakes
- Using a shortlink in a bio, where trust is low.
- Repurposing one shortlink with different destinations per channel.
- Using a shortlink to hide an unpromising destination.
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robots.txt: what it blocks, and what it doesn't
robots.txt guides crawlers, not visitors. Here is what it blocks, what it doesn't, and why it does not protect your data.
Conversion rate: measuring it properly on your page
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Bio link: how it differs from link in bio
Bio link and link in bio mean the same thing in English. Here is why both terms exist, and which one to use depending on context.
Tip: read 2 pages in the same cluster, then refine your link order by source.
Read next
Single link: bad conversion: diagnosis + quick fixes
An actionable guide: common causes, a Korli example (Instagram vs TikTok), a 3-step method, common mistakes, and a short FAQ.
Too many links (cluttered page): quick diagnosis + action plan
An actionable guide: 3-point diagnosis, one concrete scenario (Instagram order vs newsletter order), 3-step how-it-works, common mistakes, and useful links.
Conversion rate: measuring it properly on your page
Conversion rate is actions over visitors. Here is the formula, what makes it misleading, and the right method on Korli.
Tip: read 2 pages in the same cluster, then refine your link order by source.
FAQ
Does a shortlink reduce click-through?
Yes, when used where trust is low (a bio). The visitor does not recognise the link and hesitates. On email or QR code the effect is neutral.
Does Korli offer shortlinks?
No, deliberately. korli.fr/yourname is already short and readable. A shortlink would add a redirect layer with no benefit.
What is the difference between a shortlink and a QR code?
A shortlink shortens a URL so it takes less space to write. A QR code encodes the URL in a scannable image. They can be combined, but a shortlink inside a QR code is pointless.
CTA
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