You might have heard of the Goo.gl URL shortener late last year when it was made available to those using the Google Toolbar. Now Google has created an easy to use web page where you can create shortened links using Goo.gl. Just type Goo.gl into your address bar to get started.
Google is touting their near 100% uptime since launching the service late in 2009. As they have expanded it into other services, Goo.gl has remained rock solid. Though, now that it’s available to everyone, we’ll have to see how it goes. The service will also have auto-detection of spam using Gmail’s excellent filtering technology.
Perhaps the most interesting feature is that if you are signed into your Google account, you can see a list of all your shortened links, along with real-time analytics data. Google says they will be making a public API for the service soon, so expect apps to start offering Goo.gl as a URL shortening option.
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