How to Make a Tiny URL in Twitter Updates

Space-consuming URLs are quickly shortened using TinyURL.com

We've all been there: frustrated by Twitter's 140-character limitation for status updates. The frustration only increases when we need to link to a lengthy URL. Shortening the URLs you share through a service such as TinyURL (tinyurl.com) saves valuable character space in your Twitter status updates.

Instructions

1. Navigate to TinyURL's homepage (tinyurl.com).

2. Use the input field to enter the URL you wish to shorten and click the "Make TinyURL!" button.

3. Copy the shortened link provided and paste it into your Twitter status update.

References

• TinyURL