Juned Khan

Most link shorteners offer IP-based Geolocation, which estimates a user's location based on their internet connection (usually accurate to the city or region level). GPS Tracking is a significant step up in precision.

How it works:

• Precision: While IP tracking tells you someone is in "New York," GPS tracking can pinpoint a location within a few meters.

• Consent-Driven: For privacy and legal reasons (like GDPR), GPS tracking is typically an opt-in feature. When a user clicks the link, they may see a browser prompt asking to share their location.

• Real-World Use Cases:

  • Local Events: Seeing exactly which corner of a stadium or convention center people are clicking from.

  • Retail/OOH: Measuring which specific physical billboard or flyer (via QR code) is driving traffic in a city.

  • Targeted Logistics: Ensuring a link was accessed at a specific job site or delivery point.

A branded domain replaces the generic service name (like trimlink.ai/xyz) with your own custom web address (like link.yourbrand.com/summer-sale).

Why use them?

• Increased Trust & CTR: Users are often hesitant to click on "random" strings of characters. Branded links signal that the content is verified and safe. Studies show that branded links can increase click-through rates (CTR) by up to 39%.

• Professionalism: It turns a simple utility into a marketing asset. Whether it s on a business card, a social media bio, or an email signature, a branded link looks polished and intentional.

• Ownership & Reputation: When you use a generic shortener, you share the "reputation" of everyone else using that service. If a spammer uses the same generic domain, your links might get flagged by social media filters. A branded domain keeps your reputation isolated and clean

Love the clean UI! I noticed the free plan includes 100 links if I start for free and then upgrade to Pro later, can I retroactively move my existing links to a 'Branded Domain' without the old links breaking?