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Waze Url Shortener

Post by GigaaG
Hi all,
Hereby I introduce the Waze URL Generator.
Just an easy way to create Waze Short Urls.
It works like this:
1. Enter the 'name' of the shorturl. The name comes in the following place: waze.link/to/[name].
2. Search your location for your Waze Destination marker and drag it around the map if needed.
3. If desired, click on 'Advanced settings' to enter a Waze Place ID or a longer URL which has to be shortened.
4. Click on the generate button and the link will appear.

Known errors:
1. Any 'name' or shorturl may only be used once.
If you are sure to need this shorturl, please contact us.
2. Any location, place ID or long URL may only be shortened once.

I am not a developer or designer myself. So do not expect any high-end tool.
But: All comments, tips, tricks and feature requests are very welcome.

See it for yourselfs: waze.link

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Post by GeekDriverPeaceful
Are there reasons why we would use this tool instead of bit.ly? This website is not secure.
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Post by GigaaG
Well, the website should be secure by now.
Reason why you could use it? In posts on social media, I personally think it's always better than a goo.gl or bit.ly link.
In addition, it is an easy way to create deep links, I think.
But: You don't have to use it if you don't want.
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Post by ldriveskier
That site is blocked where I work, which means it is likely also blocked where others work. The goo.gl and bit.ly sites are not blocked, which IMO makes them better for widespread usage on social media.
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Post by RussPA
Google shortner is being discontinued, only existing users can create links, and it shuts down completely March next year.
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Post by YanisKyr
RussPA wrote:Google shortner is being discontinued, only existing users can create links, and it shuts down completely March next year.
Any good alternatives you'd suggest? :ugeek:
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