Terence EdenFeb 18, 2023

🆕 blog! “Never use a URL shortening service - even if you own it”

The Guardian launched its online adventures back in 1999. At some point, they started using the name "Guardian Unlimited". Hey, the dot com boom made us all do crazy things! As part of that branding, they proudly used the domain GU.com Over time, the branding faded and GU.…

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Show threadJeff JarvisFeb 18, 2023
@Edent
Confession: In my first book, I suggested making footnotes more readable by using a link-shortener. Oh, how foolish was I and luckily my editor stopped me from making that mistake.
Show threadSeth GoldsteinFeb 18, 2023
@jeffjarvis I agree
Show threadSeth Goldstein
For books but for social I don't
Feb 18, 2023 at 1:33pmWeb