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Bulk URL Shortener for Email Campaigns: Complete Guide 2026
Learn how to use bulk URL shortening with CSV/API to boost email deliverability, track conversions, and avoid spam filters with custom domains in 2026.
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App Download Tracking: Complete Guide 2026
Learn how to track app downloads accurately with URL shorteners, deep links, and analytics. Includes setup guides, metrics, and attribution models for 2026.
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Referral Marketing with Deferred Deep Linking Guide 2026
Track which referral links drive app installs, measure channel performance, and set team goals. Complete guide to data-driven referral marketing with deep links.
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Free QR Code Generator with Tracking (Complete Guide)
Learn how to generate QR codes with built-in tracking completely free. Step-by-step guide to creating, tracking, and optimizing QR code campaigns in 2026.
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Link Cloaking Free: Benefits & Use Cases Guide 2026
Discover link cloaking benefits, use cases, and how to cloak URLs for free. Protect affiliate links, boost CTR, and track performance with professional tools.
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Best QR Code Generator with Tracking (2026 Comparison)
Compare the best QR code generators with tracking in 2026. Discover features, pricing, and analytics capabilities to measure QR code performance effectively.
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How to Track QR Codes: Complete Analytics Guide 2026
Learn how to create trackable QR codes with detailed analytics. Track scans, location, devices, and conversions to measure offline marketing ROI in 2026.
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How to Create QR Codes with Logo in Center (2026 Guide)
Learn how to create branded QR codes with your logo in the center. Complete guide covering size, placement, error correction, and best practices for 2026.
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Make your short URLs share friendly with OG Tags
Make your short URLs more clickable by adding OG tags for rich previews. Boost social shares, CTR, branding, and link trust with optimized link previews.
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What Is an App Link? Complete Guide 2026
Master app links in 2026. Learn how Android App Links, iOS Universal Links, and deferred deep linking work. Complete implementation guide with best practices.
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Deep Linking in Flutter: Complete Guide 2026
Learn how to implement deep links in Flutter apps with custom URL schemes, App Links, Universal Links, and deferred deep linking. Complete code examples included.
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Deep Linking Use Cases: Technical Guide for Developers
Complete guide to deep linking use cases: e-commerce, authentication, referrals, push notifications, and QR codes. Real implementation patterns for production systems.
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Mobile Deep Linking Benefits: Technical Guide 2026
Mobile deep linking improves conversion by 30-50%, boosts retention 2x, and fixes attribution gaps. Technical guide for engineers shipping production systems.
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App Links vs Universal Links: Technical Comparison 2026
Deep technical comparison of Android App Links vs iOS Universal Links. Implementation guides, common mistakes, and production best practices for mobile engineers.
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Deep Linking vs Deferred Deep Linking: Technical Guide
Technical comparison of deep linking vs deferred deep linking for mobile apps. Learn implementation differences, when to use each, and production best practices.
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What Is Deep Linking in Mobile Apps? Complete Guide
Learn what deep linking in mobile apps is, how it works on iOS and Android, common implementation mistakes, and best practices for production systems in 2026.
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How Deep Linking Works: Complete Technical Guide 2026
Learn how deep linking works across iOS and Android with step-by-step implementation flows, common mistakes, and production best practices from a senior engineer.
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Avoid URL Shortener Mistakes That Hurt Your SEO (2026)
Discover critical URL shortener mistakes that damage SEO rankings. Learn how to avoid excessive redirects, duplicate links, and unreliable services in 2025.
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How to Test Deep Links on iOS: Complete Guide 2026
Learn 10 proven methods to test iOS deep links and Universal Links. Covers Safari testing, AASA validation, physical devices, and deferred deep link testing.
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How to Test Deep Links on Android: Complete Guide 2026
Learn 5 proven methods to test Android deep links using ADB, Chrome, and automation. Includes deferred deep link testing and troubleshooting tips.
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Deep Linking in React Native: Complete Guide 2026
Master deep linking in React Native with URI schemes, Universal Links, and deferred deep links. Includes implementation code, testing strategies, and best practices.
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What Are Android App Links? Complete Expert Guide 2026
Master Android App Links with this comprehensive guide. Learn how they work, implementation strategies, troubleshooting, and best practices for 2025.
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What Are iOS Universal Links? Complete Guide (2026)
Learn what iOS Universal Links are, how they work, and why Apple created them. Expert guide with implementation tips, troubleshooting, and best practices.
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Cheapest Firebase Alternative for Startups and Indie Hackers (2026)
Smler offers 15000 free links/month with unlimited click the most generous free tier for deep linking. Save 90% vs Branch.io, AppsFlyer & Firebase alternatives.
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Migrate Firebase Dynamic Links to Smler.io (Full API Guide)
Step-by-step: Migrate Firebase Dynamic Links to smler.io APIs before 2025 shutdown. Code, costs, pitfalls.
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7 Free Firebase Dynamic Links Alternatives (2025 Tier List)
Best free Firebase Dynamic Links alternatives 2025: smler.io, Dub.co vs Branch. No credit card, full deep linking. Complete comparison & migration guide.
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Holiday Link Management: 10 Strategies to Streamline Your Marketing Campaigns (2025)
Master holiday marketing with strategic link management. Learn how to use bulk shortening, branded links, deep linking, and real-time analytics to maximize your seasonal campaign ROI in 2025.
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Branded Short Links vs Generic: Which Drives More Clicks? | Data-Backed Analysis 2025
Discover why branded short links generate 34% more clicks than generic alternatives. Compare performance metrics, trust factors, and ROI of branded vs generic URL shorteners with real data from 2025.
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How to Boost App Retention with Smart URL Shorteners and Deep Links | Complete 2025 Guide
Learn proven strategies to increase app retention rates by 47%+ using smart short links and deep linking. Includes case studies, implementation guides, and metrics that matter for mobile app success in 2025.
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Device Based Link Routing on Smler: Redirect Users to Play Store or App Store Automatically
Enable smart device routing on Smler links. Redirect Android users to the Play Store, iOS users to the App Store, and more. Learn how to set it up
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QR Code Deep Links for Offline Marketing | Complete Guide 2025
Learn how QR code deep linking bridges offline marketing and mobile apps. Turn billboards, posters, and packaging into app install machines. Includes real examp
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The Ultimate Guide to Deferred Deep Linking (2025 Edition)
Master deferred deep linking in 2025. Learn how it works and how Smler makes setup simple, affordable, and perfect for boosting app installs.
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How to Integrate Deferred Deep Links in Your Android App Using Smler
How to setup deep deferred link on ios platform. Helping marketers engage with user and help them with user retention and targeted notifications
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How to Integrate Deferred Deep Links in Your iOS App Using Smler (Swift Guide)
How to setup deep deferred link on ios platform. Helping marketers engage with user and help them with user retention and targeted notifications
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How to Generate Deferred Deep Links in Smler (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to generate deep deferred links in smler a guide. Create a single link and route them on different platform as needed making the user journey seamless
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Real-Time Notifications with smler Webhooks!
Never miss a single click formation. Get notified instantly when your short link is clicked so that you can trigger other workflow like sale, follow up call
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Introducing Link Level Analytics on Smler
Add link level analytics and track every click on your short link. Track Country, state, city, browser, os and understand how your campaigns are performing
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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Custom Short Domain with Smler Root Routing
Root routing can help your expired linked serve a default page. So that your customers are not lost in the journey and you can redirect to correct page
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From Idea to 1M Clicks: How Smler Solved a Major SMS Problem in 20 Days
How smler solved a major TRAI compliance issue which major shortener did not even consider building helping many businesses operating smoothly
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How to Set Up Custom Brand Domains for Your URL Shortening Service with Smler.in
How easy it is to setup a custom domains using smler.in Creating a custom domain gives your links a brand identity as well as adds trust for your customers
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Battle of build vs buy. Why Buying Smler.in is Cheaper Than Building Your Own URL Shortening Service
Why buying smler.in's shortener service is cheaper than actually builiding for just 200 you get everything. While building it would take significantly more
Read MoreEnsuring TRAI SMS Compliance with Smler.in: Custom Domains and Headers Guide
Smler ensures all short urls are TRAI Compliant. Allowing business to work smoothly under new guidelines of indian government.
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Introducing smler.in: A Powerful URL Shortener for TRAI-Compliant SMS Campaigns in India
Discover how smler.in's domain simplifies compliance with TRAI SMS regulations in India. Effortlessly create short, compliant links with the required headers
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