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Daniel is Bitly’s Senior Social Media Manager. He has over 10 years of experience in media coordination, social media management, and event coverage, where he excels at telling stories that engage consumers and communities across platforms and industries.
Read article: How to Use QR Codes to Collect More User-Generated Content (UGC)
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How to Use QR Codes to Collect More User-Generated Content (UGC)

Explore how QR Codes help you collect more user-generated content (UGC).

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URL Shortening

How to Use Bitly to Shorten Links for X

Find out how to use Bitly to shorten URLs for X here.

Read article: How to Simplify and Shorten Your Spotify Links
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How to Simplify and Shorten Your Spotify Links

Simplify your Spotify links for cleaner, more engaging sharing.

Read article: How to Use a YouTube Link Shortener in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Use a YouTube Link Shortener in 5 Easy Steps

Easily shorten your links for YouTube to see who’s clicking on your videos and more.

Read article: What Are the Best Tools to Track Influencer Engagement?
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What Are the Best Tools to Track Influencer Engagement?

Track what works in every influencer campaign with these influencer engagement tracking tools.

Read article: How to Use QR Codes With Messaging Apps for Customer Engagement
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How to Use QR Codes With Messaging Apps for Customer Engagement

Learn how businesses can use messaging apps linked to QR codes to simplify interactions.

Read article: How to Use Bitly to Power PR Campaigns (From Start to Finish)
Digital Marketing

How to Use Bitly to Power PR Campaigns (From Start to Finish)

Make every PR link count with Bitly tracking, branding, and mobile-friendly tools.

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Adding Links to Snapchat: A Step-By-Step Guide

Learn how to add links to Snapchat Snaps and Stories in seconds.

Read article: How Businesses Use QR Codes to Improve Social Media Marketing
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How Businesses Use QR Codes to Improve Social Media Marketing

Explore how businesses are using QR codes across social media platforms.

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