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Link Shortening Tool Updates

James M. Helms — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:07:04 +0000

Good day to you all. I wanted to keep you updated about changes to the Form It link shortening tool. I’ve updated the tool to include a couple different features that make using the tool a little easier and useful. Now when you create a link the target url displays near the shortened URL. If you’re creating a few different links this will make it a little easier to remember where the link is pointing to.

Likewise I’ve added a list of some of the more popular Social Network sites on the shortened link page. This will enable you to share your links with your network faster and easier. After posting to the network that you wish you will be redirected back to the shortened link page.

Special thanks to Pretty Link for providing the extended functionality for Form It.

Introducing FormIt.us a Business as Mission Link Shortener

James M. Helms — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:05:12 +0000

For individuals interested in getting the word out about the Formitus Business as Mission Resource page there is a new tool. FormIt.us is a link shortening tool that also frames in a link back to the Business as Mission site. When you send links to articles about Business as Mission the same individuals interested in the article that you sent will also be interested in additional resources, it’s a great way to get valuable resources to people quickly.

Why Would You Need to Shorten a Link?

When you create a link to a page (or download) around the web the address can get really long. It creates a lot of clutter and can confuse people. Likewise if you use micro-blogging sites like Twitter you only have 140 characters to work with. Rather than use a default link shortener help get the word out about the Resources page by using Form It.

Business as Mission Resources | Check!

James M. Helms — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:10:39 +0000

Well, I’ve been a busy person lately. I’ve launched into the MBA program at Concordia University (I’m procrastinating on completing a case study right now) and created a couple sites that I wanted to share with you this past month…

I’m always looking for resources and sites, in particular I’ve been looking for Information on Business as Mission. Come to find out there isn’t a ton out there so I created and have launched a site at http://resources.formitus.com. The site allows the visitor to search for submitted sites and submit sites and resources for others to find. One of the features of the site is the ability to vote up articles, information, or resources that users find most valuable.

In addition I created a link shortening site found at http://formit.us where the user can drop in long links and have them converted into shorter links. If you use micro-blogging sites like Twitter it’s nice to have shorter links so that you can write a bit more (Many times you are limited to 140 characters, which isn’t much). The twist with FormIt is that you the user also helps direct people to the Formitus resource page by dropping a frame into the browser.

I’m assuming that most people who shorten links use other tools, this one is specifically for using when directing an audience to Business as Mission pages (Though it can be used for any link).

FormIt.us… “Linking Business to Mission Resources Since 2009″

Next year it will sound like it’s been around for a whole year! Have a good one,

James