{"id":17092,"date":"2025-01-09T16:33:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T07:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/84office.jp\/?p=17092"},"modified":"2025-01-09T16:34:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T07:34:23","slug":"short-url-creation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/84office.jp\/en\/short-url-creation\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplify URL Shortening: Create and Copy Short URLs with a Single Click Using Chrome Extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sharing long URLs via social media or email can look cluttered and take up unnecessary space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where shortened URLs<\/strong> come in handy, but visiting a dedicated website to shorten URLs each time can feel a bit tedious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll introduce the Chrome extension “URL Shortener & Automatic copy<\/strong>“<\/strong>, which leverages the X.gd<\/strong> service to create shortened URLs effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this extension, there\u2019s no need to visit a website every time\u2014just one click, and you have your shortened URL ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n

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About X.gd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

X.gd<\/a> is a free URL shortening service operated by a Japanese company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s known for its simple, user-friendly design and does not require any user registration. Additionally, it offers built-in analytics features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With X.gd, you can track the number of clicks on your shortened URLs and gain insights into the sources of the traffic. This makes it an invaluable tool for marketing and promotional activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By leveraging these features, you can measure link performance and identify which links successfully captured user interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example Output<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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(Google Maps displays a short URL in the link copy section on the left side of the screen, but for this example, we\u2019ll use the longer URL at the top.)
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Create and Copy Shortened URLs with Just a Click on the Chrome Extension Icon
The URL shortening tool X.gd<\/strong> is free to use and requires no registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you install the Chrome extension “URL Shortener & Automatic copy”<\/strong>, an icon is added to your toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just a single click on the icon, the URL of your current page is shortened and automatically copied to your clipboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it effortless to create a short URL and immediately share it via social media, messaging apps, or other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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STEP<\/span><\/div>
Access the Chrome Web Store<\/strong><\/div>
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Go to the Chrome Web Store<\/a> and search for the “URL Shortener & Automatic Copy”<\/strong> extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, click the “Add to Chrome”<\/strong> button to install it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

STEP<\/span><\/div>
Add the Extension<\/strong><\/div>
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Click “Add Extension”<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once the icon is added to your toolbar, the setup is complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

STEP<\/span><\/div>
How to Generate a Shortened URL<\/div>
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On the page with the URL you want to shorten, click the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The extension will automatically generate a shortened URL using X.gd and copy it directly to your clipboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comparison of URLs Before and After Shortening<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/summary>
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Before Shortening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:<\/span>\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%A7%85,+%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%80%81%E3%80%92100-0005+%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA%E4%B8%B8%E3%81%AE%E5%86%85%EF%BC%91%E4%B8%81%E7%9B%AE\/%E6%B5%85%E8%8D%89,+%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%80%81%E3%80%92111-0032+%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA\/%E5%85%AD%E6%9C%AC%E6%9C%A8%E3%83%92%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BA,+%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%80%81%E3%80%92106-6108+%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA%E5%85%AD%E6%9C%AC%E6%9C%A8%EF%BC%96%E4%B8%81%E7%9B%AE%EF%BC%91%EF%BC%90%E2%88%92%EF%BC%91\/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC,+%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%80%81%E3%80%92105-0011+%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA%E8%8A%9D%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92%EF%BC%94%E4%B8%81%E7%9B%AE%EF%BC%92%E2%88%92%EF%BC%98\/@35.6877254,139.7218896,13z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m25!4m24!1m5!1m1!1s0x60188bfbd89f700b:0x277c49ba34ed38!2m2!1d139.7671248!2d35.6812362!1m5!1m1!1s0x60188ec2047f5333:0x7c84fd3881c74067!2m2!1d139.7958849!2d35.7185858!1m5!1m1!1s0x60188b771049dc33:0x5bfe0248594cc802!2m2!1d139.7300767!2d35.6602384!1m5!1m1!1s0x60188bbd9009ec09:0x481a93f0d2a409dd!2m2!1d139.7454329!2d35.6585805?entry=ttuu0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
After Shortening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/x.gd\/MDyqI<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The generated shortened URL is automatically copied to your clipboard, allowing you to paste it directly where needed (e.g., social media, messaging apps, or emails).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With just this operation, sharing links becomes quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advantages and Disadvantages of Shortened URLs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
 <\/span>Advantages<\/th> <\/span>Disadvantages<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
 <\/span>Saves space in links<\/span>
Tracks the number of clicks<\/span>
Makes link management easier<\/span><\/td>		 <\/span>Difficult to verify the reliability of the destination<\/span>
Risk of service interruptions<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Advantages<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Saves space in links<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Using shortened URLs makes links more concise, making them easier to share on social media or via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is especially beneficial on social media platforms with character limits, where shortened URLs provide a significant advantage.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Tracks the number of clicks<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Some URL shortening services, like X.gd, allow you to track click counts and referral sources. This makes them valuable tools for marketing and analytics.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Makes link management easier<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Shortened URLs are easy to manage and convenient for organizing and using multiple links for different purposes.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n
Disadvantages<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Difficult to verify the reliability of the destination<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Shortened URLs hide the destination link, which may cause recipients to feel uneasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people may avoid clicking on unfamiliar shortened URLs.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Risk of service interruptions<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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If a URL shortening service shuts down, there is a risk that the links will become invalid.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the Chrome extension “URL Shortener & Automatic Copy<\/strong>,”<\/strong> there’s no need to visit a website every time you want to shorten a URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It simplifies sharing links via social media or email and makes link management more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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