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Posts by Desiree

Desiree has been a professional writer for over a decade with an expertise in social management and branding. As a Content Writer, she creates marketing content to help people learn more about how they can ignite action with their links using Bitly.
Read article: Vanity Domain 101: Uses, Choices & Step-by-Step Setup
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Vanity Domain 101: Uses, Choices & Step-by-Step Setup

Explore how branding experts use vanity domains and how to choose your own vanity domain.

Read article: Bitly is Great Place to Work Certified
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Bitly is Great Place to Work Certified

Bitly is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. This year, 96% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 37 points higher than the average…

Read article: Meow Wolf Transports You to an Immersive Experience With QR Codes
Digital Marketing

Meow Wolf Transports You to an Immersive Experience With QR Codes

Responses by James Longmire, Story Development Director Transport yourself to a fantastical realm of worlds that combines fantasy, exploration, and storytelling. Meow Wolf is revitalizing the concept of immersive and…

Read article: 3 Integration Tools That Drive Successful SMS Campaigns
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3 Integration Tools That Drive Successful SMS Campaigns

Texting is an essential part of our everyday communication. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t own a mobile device that allows them to instantly communicate with a…

Read article: How to Create a Vanity URL in 4 Easy Steps
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How to Create a Vanity URL in 4 Easy Steps

A vanity URL is crucial for brand representation and is an essential piece of an online presence. We explain what it takes to make a custom vanity URL and provide…

Read article: Holiday Trends to Include in Your Marketing Strategy This Season
Digital Marketing

Holiday Trends to Include in Your Marketing Strategy This Season

The holiday season is underway and whether you’re an e-commerce business or retail store, it’s a busy time of the year. Marketers are put in the perfect position to relish…

Read article: A Guide to Using Bitly for Holiday Campaign Planning
Digital Marketing

A Guide to Using Bitly for Holiday Campaign Planning

The holidays are here which means it’s the merriest of seasons for marketers who are looking to drive sales and create brand awareness around their products with clever campaigns. From…

Read article: Get started with Link Shortening
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Get started with Link Shortening

Link shortening, two words that either make you feel that is a super simple process or will have you scratching your head. It’s probably not a term you’re familiar with…

Read article: Link Tracking Explained
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Link Tracking Explained

Imagine you’ve just built a landing page, created an email marketing campaign, or sent a newsletter to your subscribers. These marketing initiatives need easily accessible links directing your audience to…

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