Which link shortener is good for Facebook?

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Hello!

I'm trying to promote Udemy course affiliate via my Facebook page's post. The affiliate link is long so I want to shorten it and cloak it. Then how do I do that effectively?

Thank you
 
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You'll have to try shortners from non-english sites as most have been abused or blacklisted by FB.

Best is to run a domain and redirect to your affiliate link, that to can get easily blacklisted depending on how you use it.

So all the best...
 
But I still see someone using bitly. I don't spam. Just posting around
 
Bitly (https://bitly.com/) is a classic choice for shortening links and works great for Facebook posts. It keeps things clean and tracks clicks for you too. Facebook isn't a huge fan of cloaking affiliate links (hiding the actual destination URL). It's better to be transparent about where the link goes. You can still shorten it and make it look nice, but users will see it's a Udemy course when they hover over the link. Shorten the link and write a compelling call to action (CTA) in your Facebook post that tells people what the course is about and why they should check it out. A strong CTA can be more effective than hiding the destination.
 
To effectively shorten and cloak your Udemy course affiliate link for promotion on your Facebook page, you can follow these steps:

  1. Choose a URL Shortening Service: There are several URL shortening services available online, such as Bitly, TinyURL, or Rebrandly. These services allow you to shorten long URLs and track clicks.
  2. Sign Up (if required): Depending on the service you choose, you may need to sign up for an account. This will allow you to manage your shortened links and access additional features like analytics.
  3. Shorten Your Affiliate Link: Once you have signed up (if necessary), you can paste your long Udemy affiliate link into the URL shortening service. The service will then generate a shortened version of your link.
  4. Cloak Your Affiliate Link (Optional): Some URL shortening services offer the option to cloak or mask your affiliate link. This means that when someone clicks on the shortened link, they will be redirected through the shortening service's domain, hiding the original URL. This can help prevent your affiliate link from being blocked by platforms like Facebook.
  5. Test Your Shortened Link: Before sharing your shortened link on Facebook, make sure to test it to ensure that it redirects properly to your Udemy course affiliate link.
  6. Share on Facebook: Once you have your shortened and cloaked affiliate link, you can share it on your Facebook page as a post. You can include a compelling caption or description to encourage people to click on the link and enroll in the course.
Remember to comply with Facebook's advertising policies and guidelines when promoting affiliate links. Avoid using misleading or spammy tactics, as this could result in your posts being flagged or removed. Additionally, always disclose that your post contains affiliate links to maintain transparency with your audience.
 
KinikuMan said:
Hello!

I'm trying to promote Udemy course affiliate via my Facebook page's post. The affiliate link is long so I want to shorten it and cloak it. Then how do I do that effectively?

Thank you
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You should use RocketLink
 
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