Shorter, safer URLs to share

1st June 2009

Hiltonian Media has launched a new URL shortening service, which scans links against malware and phishing databases before forwarding users to the site. It can also provide users with a preview of the site so that they can be sure they aren't being duped into visiting somewhere they don't want to go, or load the site with a social-media toolbar.

You can start creating shorter links now by visiting http://linkmeto.it, http://linkmeto.eu or http://frommeto.eu now, or right-click the following link and select “Add to Bookmarks” or “Add to Bookmarks” (depending on the software you use) or drag and drop it on your Links toolbar: Shorten Link.

You can shorten any sort of link, such as images, web pages and email addresses, and even link to uploaded text content. Soon the service will be upgraded to provide private statistics so you can tell how popular your links are.