URL shorteners like bit.ly or goo.gl serve a useful purpose on tracking links in micro-blogs (and hyperlinks on web pages). As you can see from the first figure for bit.ly, there is useful data like a histogram of clicks, source (referrers) of traffic, and location details (countries).
Just be aware that a history of the Twitter conversations with that link is also available (bottom of second figure). Such a record of conversations would be useful for identifying those in your community (e.g., bloggers who consistently link to content you do). But it also works the other way - others can see your interests.
Just be aware that a history of the Twitter conversations with that link is also available (bottom of second figure). Such a record of conversations would be useful for identifying those in your community (e.g., bloggers who consistently link to content you do). But it also works the other way - others can see your interests.
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