Shorten a URL and Create a QR Code in One Click

As some of you know, it can be very annoying to view an important URL in a document or email due to how long it is.  While there are some websites that will actually shorten a URL for you, such as bitly, I have recently been using Google URL Shortener.


Once you have logged into your Google Apps Account, go to Google URL Shortener.  All you have to do is paste in the URL that you are interested in shortening in the given box.  Then, it will automatically add your URL to the list of any URL that you have shortened through Google's service.  (See the picture to your left).  What is cool about this list is that you are able to see how many times, people have used that shortened URL.

In addition, once you hit the details button next to the shorten URL of interest, you will find a QR code that Google already created for you.  This cuts out the 'middle man' of having to go to another website, such as Kaywa, to create your QR code for scanning purposes.

Just another great service to help you do your job efficiently.  If you have any further questions on how to use this service, you know where to find me!