A new feature has been quietly rolled out in the backend recently: URL Shortener, which allows your outbound links to be more personalized and professional.
You can now find it under Settings - Analytics - 3-Party URL Shortener.
This feature allows channels to integrate with third-party short link services, enabling outbound article links to be shortened via these services, and also provides the ability to analyze access data through the short link platform.
Currently, Quaily supports two distinct short link services: S.ee and Sink.
S.ee: Professional-Grade URL shortener, The Paid Choice
S.ee is a paid short link service.
If you're looking for more advanced features, such as detailed click analytics, custom branded domains, link rotation, geo-targeting, and more, S.ee is definitely worth considering.
Paid services typically offer more stable and powerful feature support.
Features:
- Comprehensive Features: Offers advanced functionalities like in-depth analytics reports and branded links.
- Paid Service: Requires payment for use.
Using S.ee is straightforward: simply register for an API Token here, then enter it into your Quaily settings and save.
If you need a stable, reliable, and feature-rich short link solution and are willing to pay for it, S.ee is an excellent choice.
Sink: Open-Source Self-Hosted, Complete Control
Sink is an open-source short link service.
This means you can download its code and deploy it on your own server.
The biggest advantages are that it's completely free, and you retain full control over your data. Of course, it requires some technical expertise to complete the deployment and maintenance.
Features:
- Open-Source & Free: No payment required, code is public.
- Self-Deployment Required: Requires users to have the ability to set up and maintain the service.
To configure Sink, you first need to set up a Sink service. Then, simply enter the service address and Site Token into your Quaily settings and save.
If you enjoy tinkering, have your own server resources, and want complete control over your short link service, then Sink will be an excellent fit for you.
The choice between them depends entirely on your needs and preferences.