I’ve read that shortened links (hootsuite insists on shortening) don’t get as good edge rank. But the long links are so long, I usually delete them from the post, assuming that clicking on the thumbnail will take folks there. Is this OK? Or do I need to leave that alphabet soup in the comment?
@Sonia, it would only effect your edgerank score if your fans negatively responded to your shortened links, which can be remedied with a good text line beforehand. Don’t stress about using short links. – John
It comes down to reach – the more people that ‘see’ your post – improves the engagement potential and impact of any virality or action that you’ve prompted. You’ll want high organic and high viral numbers there.
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I’ve read that shortened links (hootsuite insists on shortening) don’t get as good edge rank. But the long links are so long, I usually delete them from the post, assuming that clicking on the thumbnail will take folks there. Is this OK? Or do I need to leave that alphabet soup in the comment?
@Sonia, it would only effect your edgerank score if your fans negatively responded to your shortened links, which can be remedied with a good text line beforehand. Don’t stress about using short links. – John
it’s still not clear what does “x number of people saw this post” What is the criteria or meaning of seeing the post?
It comes down to reach – the more people that ‘see’ your post – improves the engagement potential and impact of any virality or action that you’ve prompted. You’ll want high organic and high viral numbers there.