HootSuite’s Ow.ly Shortener Just Got Better
HootSuite has been my favorite Twitter application for months. I highly recommend using HootSuite to monitor your Twitter activity and to make sure you don’t miss any @mentions. HootSuite allows you to view multiple columns of activity on your monitor at once which will make you a Twitter Ninja in no time. If you want to see HootSuite in action, watch my tutorial HootSuite 2010.
Ow.ly vs. Ht.ly
HootSuite provides tracking to links that you share using the Ow.ly link shortener which you can easily grab right from the interface. In the past, if someone clicked your Ow.ly shortened link, they would open the webpage with a sharing bar at the top. Now HootSuite users have the option to turn off the sharing bar for their links.
In this image notice that Ow.ly shortened links will not have the social sharing bar. If you want to include the social bar use the Ht.ly shortener instead.
I think this is a very positive move in the right direction for HootSuite users and I will certainly use the Ow.ly shortener from now on. Of course I can change my mind (which I really do quite often) and switch back and forth. You can still use HootSuite’s fantastic tracking tools, no matter which shortener you pick.
Social Integration with HootSuite
HootSuite is more than just Twitter, you can integrate other social networks as well including your WordPress blog, Facebook, LinkedIn and more. Have fun with HootSuite!
What about you? Are you going to stick with Ow.ly or try Ht.ly?
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I’m going to “stick” with ow.ly for the time being; I suspect this move is to make preperations for a paid Pro version of their toolset.
I actually avoid using the Hootsuite shortening service as much as possible, preferring to use bit.ly so that I can track stats on all of my shortenings in one place.
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Rob, sounds like you’re a power Twitter user to me! Good advice. Thanks for feedback.
I am going to use Ht.ly, I have Bit.Ly if I want URL redirect, I liked using Ow.ly specifically for the toolbar. Of most interest to me is when custom branding of Ht.ly toolbar for your website or business will be offered.
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Justin, I see this was an easy decision for you. I know that HootSuite is always open to suggestions, I think this is a good one for you to request. Thanks for your input.
Ow.ly Ht.ly are both great link shorteners… but what about bit.ly? In my opinion Bit.ly is a great link shortener if not better. Hey, great post!
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Hi Noah, I use bit.ly from time to time. I also use nxy.in when I’m in Buzzom Premium. I have to be honest I have so many stats to look at these days that I forget to check them on HootSuite sometimes. I’ve never looked at stats on bit.ly though.
Thanks!
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Thanks for spreading the HootSuite news – glad you enjoy the changes. BTW i shared your article in the news round-up post http://ow.ly/1Ek92 – Cheers!
Dave O´s last blog ..Ow.ly and Ht.ly ~ Choose Bar or Non-bar URL Shortener for HootSuite
Hey Dave O, it’s my pleasure to spread the news about a product that I enjoy using on a daily basis. Thanks for putting out a quality service. I love the way your guy respond to the needs of your users.
Thanks for adding this to the round-up.
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on April 28, 2010 at 6:37 pm
congos ur podcast blog doing great .
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Twitter: shoutmeloud
on April 29, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Yah I see that and it’s good. They have an option to upvote an article using their bar, I believe they should promote this thing as this will increase the interaction and usage of their URL shortener
Harsh Agrawal´s last blog ..How to Integrate Twitter @Anywhere into any WordPress Blog
I agree. The good thing is that HootSuite is such a great tool that all of the users are doing the promotions for them. I’ll spread the word whenever I can. Thanks for stopping by Harsh!
Nice one. I have been using hootsuite for quite some time now for social media marketing. I am currently checking in on book stores and even garage sales for books about twitter and how I can fully use it’s potential. It’s always good to get the edge by getting the latest news and updates. Thank you!
Hi Cowvin, You can find lots of free ebooks about Twitter. I’ll find one for you and give you the link soon. Please come back for more info on Twitter. Thanks.
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owl.ly sseems to be gaining steam but I am pretty loyal to bit.ly at this point.
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Hi Chicago Bears Hats, what do you use as your Twitter client? I think a lot of people like using bit.ly I use it sometimes too.
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Twitter: shoutmeloud
on August 12, 2010 at 11:23 am
With the current news of Hootsuite becoming Premium from Fremium I believe this shortener won;t make a difference for me. I used to be an avid lover of Hootsuite since it was free and 1 of the best Twitter web client for managing multiple twitter profile + auto RSS feeding..
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Twitter: BasicBlogTips
on August 12, 2010 at 11:47 am
Harsh, I agree. I’m really disappointed to hear that HootSuite will be charging for Premium access to multiple social network accounts. It’s going to be very interesting to see how long that will last. It’s a great tool but I’m sure those of us that love it so much will find other alternatives.
There’s an interesting Twitter app that I beta tested that you might want to take a look at. It’s not a replacement for HootSuite but it’s got some powerful features. Check out Twylah when you get a chance and let me know what you think.
Thanks!