What is an Airtable URL Shortener?

An Airtable URL Shortener is a tool that integrates with Airtable to create and manage shortened URLs directly within your Airtable bases.

How does Short Menu work as an Airtable URL Shortener?

Short Menu connects to Airtable via an extension, allowing you to bulk shorten URLs in your Airtable bases and track their performance.

Can I use branded domains with the Airtable URL Shortener?

Yes, Short Menu allows you to use branded domains for your shortened URLs created in Airtable.

How do I set up Short Menu as my Airtable URL Shortener?

Generate an API key in Short Menu, install the Short Menu extension in Airtable, and configure the extension with your API key.

Can I track clicks on URLs shortened through Airtable?

Yes, Short Menu provides detailed analytics for clicks on URLs shortened through the Airtable integration.

Is it possible to add tags to URLs shortened in Airtable?

Yes, you can add tags to your shortened URLs in Airtable using the Short Menu extension configuration.

Can I bulk shorten URLs in Airtable?

Absolutely, Short Menu's Airtable URL Shortener functionality allows for bulk shortening of URLs in your Airtable bases.

Can I use the Airtable URL Shortener for free?

Short Menu offers a free plan, allowing you to use its Airtable URL Shortener capabilities before committing.

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Contents

Connecting Airtable to Short Menu
Using Short Menu as Your Airtable URL Shortener
Managing and Tracking Short Links
Wrap-Up: Benefits of Using Airtable as URL Shortener

How to shorten links in bulk with Airtable

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July 20, 2024

Create short URLs in bulk, customize links, and get detailed analytics with Short Menu as your Airtable URL Shortener.

Learn how to use Short Menu as your Airtable URL Shortener

To get started, you'll need both an Airtable account and a Short Menu account. Follow these simple steps to set up the Airtable URL Shortener Extension:

Head to the Short Menu dashboard.
Create an API key
Use this key to log in to Short Menu in the Airtable extension.

Create a New Base

Create a new base in Airtable or use an existing one for your URLs.
Add a table for URLs. Include fields for the original URL and the short URL.
- You can also use one field by making your "Output Field" the same as your input field. This will replace the original URLs.

We'll show you how to use Short Menu as an Airtable URL shortener to create a list of leads, make short links for each lead's URL, and track clicks.

Step 1: Add Leads and Destination URLs

Create a table with a list of leads.
Add a "Destination URL" column for the long URLs you want to shorten.

Table with leads and the URL you send to them

Open the Short Menu extension in Airtable.
Pick the "Destination URL" column as the source for URLs to shorten.

Step 3: Configure your Short Links

Output Domain: Choose your branded domain (if you have one in Short Menu).
Tags: Set tags to "Manual" and type "lead" for all URLs. Tags help sort and track your links.
Output Field: Pick the "Short Link" field where the new short URLs will go.

Configuration to create short links in bulk in Airtable

Step 4: Create Short Links

After setting up the Short Menu extension, start the URL shortening process.
Short Menu will make short links for each "Destination URL" and put them in the "Short Link" field in your Airtable.

Table populated with short links

Managing and Tracking Short Links

Airtable helps you create short links in bulk, while Short Menu gives you detailed tracking. To check how your short links are doing:

Go to the Short Menu dashboard
Look at your links' performance, including:
- How many clicks they get
- Where the clicks come from

Learn more about the analytics capabilities of Short Menu.

Wrap-Up: Benefits of Using Airtable as URL Shortener

Using Short Menu as your Airtable URL shortener for sales and lead management:

Saves time
Creates neat, branded links
Provides easy link tracking

Try Short Menu as your Airtable URL shortener for free to see these benefits for yourself.