Tiny Urls Passing on links

[onlinemediadirect]

I setup a few tiny urls last week to test if the pass on any page authority. Is this something you have tried and tested ?

[RyanKent]

Yes, tiny urls such as bit.ly are basically 301 redirects. They pass most of the PR as would any other 301. This has been tested, confirmed and is otherwise thoroughly understood.

[SEO-Doctor]

I've seen a test somewhere that shows Google can actually read through shortened urls.

[onlinemediadirect]

Interesting I wonder if google benefits people that use their own shortening service ?

[AnthonyYoung]

Not all URL shorteners use 301 redirects - some use 302's which won't pass any link juice - so be careful which service(s) you use (bit.ly is fine in this case ==> here's a larger list to peruse). You can also roll your own shortener that has some benefit re: keywords/relevance inurl as well as flexibility is choosing which type of redirect to use.

Hope this helps. Be well!

[RyanKent]

Very nice article from Danndy Sullivan you offered Anthony. Thumbs up for sharing it.

[AnthonyYoung]

Heya, my pleasure... it's from 2009 but most all of the services listed are still relevant (surprisingly!)