URL shortening is a technique on the Internet in which you convert your long and complex URLs into shorter in length. Long URLs are difficult to memorize, type-out or distribute on social media networks but short URLs may be more convenient to make sharing via Twitter, Facebook and SMS easier. The main advantage of short URLs is that it can easily communicated and entered without error.

There are several URL shortning site –

1. Goo.gl (Google)
2. Bit.ly
3. TinyURL
4. Ow.ly
5. T.co (Twitter)
6. Tr.im

How to short URLs with goo.gl URL shortner

1. go to Google URL shortener site atgl
2. Sign in with your gmail ID and password
3. Paste or type your long URL in the Paste your long URL here box
4. Click Shorten URL

You can track the use of your shorten URL by visiting goo.gl. you can also track how many people have clicked on your shorten URL.