Bitly, TinyURL, and similar services monetize your short links by logging every click, the clicker’s IP address, location, and device. This private shortener gives you compact links without selling out your audience.
Open URL Shortener →Bitly logs every click with IP address, timestamp, device type, browser, OS, and geographic location. This data is sold to advertisers.
Your link only works while the shortener service exists. If they shut down, all your short links die instantly.
The shortener service can inspect the destination URL, block it for policy violations, or replace it with their own content.