URL shortener with click tracking
The SMSBOX URL shortener turns every long link into a short link that fits perfectly in an SMS, and instantly measures how often and from which country it is clicked. The shortener is included free with every account — you only pay the regular credits for the SMS itself.
Short links are indispensable when sending SMS online for campaigns, especially in combination with personalised SMS.
Why short links in an SMS?
One SMS part holds only 160 characters. A long URL — especially with campaign parameters — quickly wastes half of that, pushing your message over the limit into an extra SMS part and thus costing extra credits. A short link saves characters (and credits) and makes your campaign measurable through click tracking. Unsure about the length of your message? Check it with the SMS length calculator.
How to use the shortener
- Paste and shorten the link — paste your long URL into the URL shortener in your SMSBOX account and shorten it in one click.
- Short link in your message — place the short link in your SMS message and save valuable characters.
- Track clicks per country — track the number of clicks and their origin per country in your dashboard.
Click tracking per country
Every shortened link keeps track of how often it is clicked and from which country the clicks come. You instantly see the result of every SMS campaign and know whether your message resonates with the right audience — without external tools.
Expiry date and management
You decide how long a shortened link remains valid: set an expiry date and after that date the link no longer works — ideal for temporary promotions and discount codes. You manage all your short links conveniently from your SMSBOX account.
