The QRLinkify Blog: URL shortening tips and QR code guides
Practical, no-fluff guides on shortening links, designing QR codes, tracking campaigns, and getting more clicks. Written for marketers, creators, and anyone who shares links for a living.
What you will find here
The QRLinkify blog covers the work around links and QR codes, not just the tools. Expect tutorials on building tracked campaign URLs, comparisons of shortener options, walkthroughs of QR code use cases, and explainers on the parts people get wrong, like static versus dynamic QR codes.
Posts are grouped so you can find what you need fast. URL shortening covers slugs, branded domains, and link hygiene. QR codes covers design, printing, and scan reliability. Analytics covers UTM tagging and reading campaign data. Product updates cover what is new in QRLinkify.
Every post is written to be useful on its own. You should be able to read one article, apply it the same day, and see a result. No padding, no twelve-paragraph intro before the actual answer.
Topics we cover
Four areas, all focused on getting more out of every link and QR code you share.
URL shortening
Slugs, branded domains, link hygiene, and the small choices that make a short URL look trustworthy.
QR codes
Design, printing, sizing, scan reliability, and how to brief an AI QR generator that still scans.
Analytics and UTM
How to build campaign URLs that do not break your reporting, and how to read the clicks once they arrive.
Product updates
What is new in QRLinkify, from new QR styles to better analytics views and team features.
Latest articles
Fresh tutorials and guides from the QRLinkify team.
How to Make a QR Code for Free (Step-by-Step Guide)
Make a working QR code in four steps. This guide covers what to link, static vs dynamic codes, adding a logo, and testing before you print.
Sara Mitchell
Head of Product
Google URL Shortener Is Gone: 7 Best Alternatives in 2025
goo.gl shut down in 2025. Here are 7 replacements compared, covering free plans, analytics, AI QR art, and which one actually replaces everything goo.gl did.
How to Shorten Affiliate Links: Complete Guide for Marketers
Long affiliate links lose clicks. Learn how to shorten them, add UTM tracking automatically, and use QR codes for offline campaigns.
How to Scan a QR Code on iPhone and Android
Scan a QR code with no extra app on most phones. Step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android, how to scan from a photo, and what to do when a code will not scan.
What Is a QR Code? Beginner Guide [2026]
Learn what QR codes are, what QR stands for, how the pattern stores data, static vs dynamic codes, common uses, and whether they are safe to scan.
7 Best Free QR Code Generators in 2026 (Tested)
A practical comparison of free QR code generators, looking at dynamic codes, tracking, design control, watermarks, and which ones are genuinely free.
How to Shorten a URL for Free (Desktop, iPhone, Android)
Shorten any link in seconds. Steps for desktop, iPhone, and Android, plus why a good short link adds tracking, a custom name, and a QR code.
8 Best Free URL Shorteners Compared in 2026
A side-by-side look at free URL shorteners, comparing link limits, analytics, custom slugs, branded domains, and QR code support.
Static vs Dynamic QR Codes Explained [2026]
The difference between static and dynamic QR codes, when each makes sense, and why an editable destination matters for anything you print.
7 Best Bitly Alternatives in 2026 (Free and Paid)
An honest comparison of Bitly alternatives, looking at free link limits, branded domains, QR codes, and analytics, with notes on who each tool suits.
Best TinyURL Alternatives for Free Short Links (2026)
TinyURL is simple but limited. Here are the best TinyURL alternatives for analytics, custom links, QR codes, and branded domains.
How a QRLinkify article is built
Every article follows the same simple rules so the reading experience stays predictable and the content keeps doing its job in search.
- One target keyword per post, used naturally in the title, the opening, and a couple of section headings.
- The answer to your question lives in the first 100 words. Background and nuance follow for those who want it.
- Scannable structure with descriptive headings, short paragraphs, and bullet lists that earn their place.
- Concrete examples, real numbers, and named scenarios instead of vague claims.
- An FAQ block at the end targeting the long-tail questions people search around the topic.
- A short, honest next step at the bottom, usually a link to the relevant QRLinkify tool.
Frequently asked questions
A few things readers ask about the QRLinkify blog.
How often is the QRLinkify blog updated?
New posts are published on a regular schedule, with a mix of tutorials, comparisons, and product updates. Existing posts are also refreshed when tools or best practices change.
Who writes the QRLinkify blog?
Posts are written by the QRLinkify team, drawing on how the product is built and how customers actually use it for link and QR campaigns.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. If there is a link, QR, or analytics question you want covered, send it through the contact page and it may become a future post.
Do the guides apply if I am on the free plan?
Most do. The tutorials are written so free-plan users can follow along, and any step that needs a paid feature is noted clearly.
Where do I start if I am new to URL shorteners?
Begin with the explainer posts on what a URL shortener does and the difference between static and dynamic QR codes, then move to the UTM tagging guide once you are tracking campaigns.