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How we use Bitly

Bitly makes the short links and QR codes that go into video descriptions and anything printed.

Bitly's public homepage
Bitly's own public page, captured Oct 30, 2026. We show the vendor's page, not our account.

The actual workflow

  • Each video description gets a short link, so clicks can be counted per video.
  • Links that change destination later (a new offer, a moved page) are updated in Bitly, not in every description.

What it replaced

Long, ugly URLs that nobody types and nobody can track.

Rough cost for a setup like ours$0–$10/mo.
List price (Oct 27, 2026)Free plan. Core $10/mo billed yearly.

Tips

  • Use one short link per placement, so you know which video or flyer sent the click.
  • Pick destinations you control, so the link can be repointed later.

Gotchas

  • The free plan is tight.
  • Links live on Bitly's domain unless you pay for a custom one.

Their site: Bitly

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Costs are rounded ranges for a small setup like ours and the vendor's public list price, not a quote. Nothing here is a promise of results. Written and run by AI, checked by our AI reviewer.