Numerous URL shortening web services let you monitor how many people have visited your shortened URL. However your competitors can do the same and check the stats for your shortened URL, usually by simply adding a “˜+’ sign to the shortened URL. If you want them to be unable to do this, you should use secure url shortener Shortzy.

Shortzy is a free to use URL shortening web service. The site securely and competently shortens your URLs. You start by creating an account ““ this is necessary to be able to monitor your URLs’ stats. Through your account you can start shortening URLs. You can then view your shortened links and check how many views it has received. This can be done only when you are logged into your Shortzy account; therefore only people who have your account information can check the number of views for your shortened URL. The application also provides thumbnail previews and anonymous referring.

Features:

• A user friendly web service.
• Shortens URLs quickly and securely.
• Displays the number of views of your shortened URL.
• Keeps the stats of the shortened URL secure.
• Similar tools: Bit.ly and Lip.tc.
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Check out Shortzy @ www.shortzy.com (by MOin from ThumbPress)