
Custom URL Shortener
Objective:
To build a lightweight web application that takes long URLs and converts them into shorter, easy-to-share links. Users can manage, track, and customize these short URLs.
Technologies Used:
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript
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Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js
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Database: MySQL / MongoDB
Core Features:
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URL Shortening Functionality
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Users input a long URL
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System generates a unique short code (e.g.,
site.com/xYz12
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Redirects users from the short link to the original URL
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Custom URL Aliases
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Users can set a custom alias (e.g.,
site.com/my-portfolio
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Prevents duplication by checking existing aliases
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Link Management Dashboard
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Logged-in users can view all their shortened URLs
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Edit or delete existing short links
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Click Analytics
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Track number of times a short URL is visited
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Display basic analytics: location, device type (optional)
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QR Code Generator
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Automatically generate a QR code for each short link
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Expiration & Limiting
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Option to set expiration time or maximum clicks for a URL
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Admin Panel
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Manage all URLs in the system
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Block malicious or spam URLs
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