LinkedIn URL Shortener - Brand and Shorten Every Link You Share
LinkedIn is the largest social network for job-related posts. When sharing something on the platform or sharing your profile link, it's beneficial to use a Linkedin URL shortener.
That’s where a LinkedIn URL shortener like Rebrandly comes in.
This page shows you how you can use Rebrandly to shorten and brand your LinkedIn URLs. It also explains how to get your LinkedIn URL and how to copy LinkedIn URL so you can shorten it with Rebrandly.
The benefits of using Rebrandly as your LinkedIn URL shortener
Rebrandly is the leader in link management. It’s the most complete and reliable link management platform on the market. Our solution provides the easiest way to create, measure, and manage short URLs with a custom domain name.
When sharing the link to your LinkedIn profile or even your portfolio, it's beneficial to use a branded link rather than a generic LinkedIn URL. A branded link showcases your brand name along with your name while still leading people to your LinkedIn profile. It stands out from general LinkedIn URLs and strengthens brand recall, making it perfect for your personal branding efforts.
For example, check out the image below showcasing a business card with a link that leads directly to Davide de Guz's LinkedIn profile. This is extremely beneficial at conferences and events when you're focused on networking. Or even if you're speaking at an event and want the audience to connect with you afterward, share this link at the end of the presentation. It's memorable and easy to type into browsers.
How to get LinkedIn URL
Not sure where your LinkedIn URL is? Here’s how to get your LinkedIn URL:
- From your LinkedIn homepage, click on “Me” at the top right-hand corner of the screen and select “View Profile.” This will take you to your LinkedIn profile page.
- On the right-hand panel, look for the “Public profile & URL” section. You’ll see your LinkedIn URL containing your name and a series of numbers.
How to copy LinkedIn URL
Copying your LinkedIn URL is as easy. You just need to highlight the URL, right-click on it and select “Copy.”
How to create branded LinkedIn URLs with Rebrandly’s LinkedIn URL Shortener
You can use the LinkedIn URL you copied to create branded links that lead to your LinkedIn profile right in the Rebrandly platform. Alternatively, you can also use our Chrome extension which gives you a one-click option to rebrand every link directly on the platform.
How it Works:
If you’re using Google Chrome you can easily use Rebrandly as your LinkedIn URL shortener and share custom short links on Linkedin with one click.
All you need to do is download Rebrandly's Chrome extension and use the automatic link detection feature. Hover your cursor over a highlighted link, which, in this case, will be your LinkedIn profile URL. The automatic link detection feature will give you a popup with a suggested branded link.
You can select the option to “Edit Branded Link” to customize it further. And that’s it. Here’s a video showing you how it works.
Important: LinkedIn automatically replaces vanity URLs with LinkedIn's own generic short URLs using a tool built into their system. To ensure your branded links appear in your LinkedIn posts your links, make sure your link doesn’t have more than 26 characters. There must also be text following the link. (Meaning you shouldn't just post a link on its own, and make sure you don't finish your sentence with the link.) Using branded links in LinkedIn comments will not result in them being automatically shortened.
This Article is About:
- LinkedIn URL Shortener
- Branded Links for LinkedIn
- Free URL Shortener on LinkedIn
- Custom URL Shortener LinkedIn
- Custom Short Link on Linkedin
- Creating a Vanity URL on LinkedIn
- LinkedIn and Rebrandly Integration
See Also:
- How to Brand and Track Links in LinkedIn
- Create a Short Link for All Of Your Social Media Channels
- How to integrate Linkedin with Rebrandly
- Extension: Automatic Link Detection
Comments
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I am having a lot of trouble trying to get a Rebrandly link to work on LinkedIn. I've followed the instructions and it comes up with that extension is being blocked by the server.....how do I fix and work with that?
Hi Catherine, thanks for getting in touch! Unfortunately LinkedIn does not allow 3rd party extensions, so you'll have to rebrand your LinkedIn links directly from your Rebrandly dashboard. Also, bear in mind, LinkedIn will automatically transform your link with their own URL shortener unless it's 26 characters or less- including https://. There's no workaround for that at the minute, so keep your LinkedIn branded links short!
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