Url Shortener Tool

Url Shortener Tool Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Tired of cumbersome, lengthy URLs? Start a URL shortener tool business.

In essence, a URL shortener takes long web addresses and condenses them into shorter, easy-to-share links. This tool is not just about convenience; it’s about utility in the digital age where character limits and clean aesthetics matter.

Developing a URL shortener involves some backend work: creating a reliable algorithm, a user-friendly interface, and perhaps analytics to track link performance. But the payoff is a service used by digital marketers, social media enthusiasts, and anyone sharing URLs.

Invest some time in understanding coding or collaborate with a developer, then market your tool. This venture holds potential for high user engagement and integrations with larger platforms.

In this list, you'll find real-world url shortener tool success stories and very profitable examples of starting a url shortener tool that makes money.

1. Hovercode ($1.32K/year)

While exploring side projects, Ramy discussed with a marketer friend the resurgence of QR codes due to the pandemic. Recognizing a gap for advanced, stylish QR codes, he launched Hovercode, now generating ~$150 MRR with a clear path to growth.

How much money it makes: $1.32K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 0

How I Launched A Side Project & Got Paying Customers In Just One Month

Hovercode is a dynamic QR code generator for brands that focuses on round QR codes as its differentiator and is generating around $150 MRR with 5k unique visits per day.

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