Skip Navigation
Bitly | Blog
  • Products
    • URL ShortenerCustomize, share, and track links
    • QR CodesDynamic solutions to fit every business need
    • Link-in-bioCurate and track links for social media profiles
    • AnalyticsA central place to track and analyze the performance of all short links and QR Codes
    • 2D BarcodesAdd a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) to QR Codes designed for packaging
  • Solutions
    • RetailEnhance customer engagement
    • Consumer Packaged GoodsConnect directly with consumers
    • Media & EntertainmentCreate interactive experiences
    • Tech Software & HardwareImprove product education
    • HospitalityStreamline guest services
    • HealthcareSimplify patient communication
    • InsuranceEnhance claims management
  • Pricing
  • Resources
    • DevelopersAPI documentation and resources
    • Apps and IntegrationsConnect Bitly with existing tools and discover new ones
    • BlogTips, best practices and more
    • Resource LibraryEbooks and webinars
    • SupportFAQs and help articles
    • Trust CenterPolicies, resources and tools to keep you safe
  • Log in
  • Sign up Free
  • Get a Quote
Bitly | Blog Logo
  • Products
    • URL ShortenerCustomize, share, and track links
    • QR CodesDynamic solutions to fit every business need
    • Link-in-bioCurate and track links for social media profiles
    • AnalyticsA central place to track and analyze the performance of all short links and QR Codes
    • 2D BarcodesAdd a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) to QR Codes designed for packaging
  • Solutions
    • RetailEnhance customer engagement
    • Consumer Packaged GoodsConnect directly with consumers
    • Media & EntertainmentCreate interactive experiences
    • Tech Software & HardwareImprove product education
    • HospitalityStreamline guest services
    • HealthcareSimplify patient communication
    • InsuranceEnhance claims management
  • Pricing
  • Resources
    • DevelopersAPI documentation and resources
    • Apps and IntegrationsConnect Bitly with existing tools and discover new ones
    • Resource LibraryEbooks and webinars
    • BlogTips, best practices and more
    • Trust CenterPolicies, resources and tools to keep you safe
    • SupportFAQs and help articles
  • Log in
  • Sign up Free
  • Get a Quote
BlogGuides & eBooksCustomer StoriesWebinarsInfographics
  • Latest Articles
  • Branding
  • Digital Marketing
  • QR Codes
  • Other Topics
    • wrapper
      • Topics
        • Analytics
        • Bitly News
        • Bitly Products
        • Comparisons
        • Customer Experience
        • Influencer Marketing
        • Landing Pages
        • Mobile
        • Social Media
        • URL Shortening
  • Industry
    • wrapper
      • Industry
        • Consumer Packaged Goods
        • Education
        • Events & Conferences
        • Financial Services
        • Healthcare
        • Hospitality
        • Media & Entertainment
        • Nonprofits
        • Retail
        • Tech Software & Hardware

Search

Get a quote

Customer Stories

Read article: How Daily Harvest Uses Bitly QR Codes to Enhance Customer Connections
QR Codes

How Daily Harvest Uses Bitly QR Codes to Enhance Customer Connections

Read article: How Curology Uses Bitly QR Codes to Elevate the Skincare Experience
QR Codes

How Curology Uses Bitly QR Codes to Elevate the Skincare Experience

Read article: How Smalls Uses Bitly QR Codes and Short Links to Connect with Cat Care Enthusiasts
Consumer Packaged Goods

How Smalls Uses Bitly QR Codes and Short Links to Connect with Cat Care Enthusiasts

Read article: How Rad Power Bikes Uses Bitly QR Codes to Streamline Retail Experiences for All
QR Codes

How Rad Power Bikes Uses Bitly QR Codes to Streamline Retail Experiences for All

Read article: How WorkForms by monday.com Uses Bitly Short Links to Create Shareable Links at Scale
URL Shortening

How WorkForms by monday.com Uses Bitly Short Links to Create Shareable Links at Scale

Read article: How Hot Topic Uses Bitly Short Links to Promote Merchandise to Millions of Followers
Bitly Products

How Hot Topic Uses Bitly Short Links to Promote Merchandise to Millions of Followers

  • 01
  • 02
  • 03
  • 04
  • 05
  • 06
  • 07
  • 01
  • …
  • 03
  • 04
  • 05
  • …
  • 07

QR Codes

How Marketers Use QR Codes in 2025

Read now

How Marketers Use QR Codes in 2025

See what's on the Blog

See all posts
Four labeled dispensers representing Bitly's products—landing pages, short links, QR Codes, and analytics—with a hand selecting the QR Code option.
Comparisons

Bitly vs Uniqode: Which QR Platform Is the Right Fit?

Read More
A person looking through a store-front window at three different QR codes on display in glass cloches.
Comparisons

Bitly vs Flowcode: Which Platform Fits Your Marketing Strategy?

Read More
A martial artist breaking a long, generic URL with a high kick to reveal a custom branded short link.
Comparisons

Bitly vs. GoLinks: Which Tool Is Right for Your Team?

Read More
A woman standing in a city with digital advertisements featuring QR Codes around her. She's holding a smartphone in her hands.
Analytics

Increase Affiliate Conversions on Streaming with QR Codes

Read More
Four labeled dispensers representing Bitly's products—landing pages, short links, QR Codes, and analytics—with a hand selecting the QR Code option.
Comparisons

Bitly vs Uniqode: Which QR Platform Is the Right Fit?

Read More
A person looking through a store-front window at three different QR codes on display in glass cloches.
QR Codes

The Top 3 Customizable QR Code Generators

Read More
A woman in a blue outfit standing in front of a floor-length mirror with an AR QR Code on it. She's holding an orange dress that's from the QR Code, and her reflection shows her in the dress.
QR Codes

Using QR Codes in Retail to Drive Engagement and Customer Insights

Read More

See all posts

More than a link shortener

Knowing how your clicks and scans are performing should be as easy as making them. Track, analyze, and optimize all your connections in one place.

Get started for free

Connections Platform dashboardConnection Platform Stats

Why Bitly?

Integrations & API
Enterprise Class
Pricing

Products

URL Shortener
QR Codes
Link-in-bio
Analytics
2D Barcodes

Company

About Bitly
Careers
Diversity & Inclusion
Partners
Press
Contact
Reviews

Solutions

Social Media
Digital Marketing
Customer Service
For Developers
CPG
Retail
Media & Entertainment
Tech Software & Hardware
Hospitality
Healthcare
Insurance

Features

Branded Links
Mobile Links

Resources

Blog
Resource Library
Developers
Apps and Integrations
Support
Trust Center
Browser Extension
Mobile App

Legal

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms of Service
Acceptable Use Policy
Code of Conduct

Company

About Bitly
Careers
Diversity & Inclusion
Partners
Press
Contact
Reviews
Accessibility Report

© 2026 Bitly | Handmade in San Francisco, New York City, Bielefeld, and all over the world.

twitter Instagram linkedin Facebook
Bitly logo
Start now:
Short LinkQR Code
  • Create a Short Link
  • Create a QR Code
Shorten a URL
Create a QR Code

Note: This is a standard QR Code preview.