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It is designed to quickly convert long YouTube URLs into more concise, shareable links, especially suitable for social media and other platforms where space is limited.</p><div class="row"><div class="col-md-auto py-1"> <a href="https://y2u.be?ref=url-shortener.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="btn btn-success"><img src="/assets/img/icons/open-outline.svg" class="img-icon mr-1" alt="Visit"> Visit Y2u.be</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="card border-0 mb-3"><div class="card-body row"><div class="col-md-6"><h2>Price</h2><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="py-1"> Y2u.be offers a <a href="/free" class="font-weight-normal">free plan</a>: <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></li><li class="py-1"> Y2u.be offers a free trial: <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></li></ul></div><div class="col-md-6"><h2 class="lead">Value Score <small data-toggle="tooltip" title="This score is automatically calculated for Y2u.be based on the available features and the price point."><img src="/assets/img/icons/info.svg" class="img-icon" alt="Info"></small></h2><div class="score-bar-container bg-light mt-3"><div class="score-bar score-3-5" style="width: 35.0%;"> 3.5/10</div></div><strong class="score-description description-3-5"> Below average value </strong></div></div></div><div class="card border-0"><div class="card-body row pb-0"><div class="col-md-12"><h2>Features (10) <small data-toggle="tooltip" title="Below is a full list of features that we could find for Y2u.be. Please note that is could be incomplete."><img src="/assets/img/icons/info.svg" class="img-icon" alt="Info"></small></h2></div></div><div class="card-body row"><div class="col-md-6 mb-3"><h2 class="lead fw-500 bg-light px-2 py-1 rounded">Link Management</h2><table class="table small mb-5"><tbody><tr><td>Short Links</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Custom Domain</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Retargeting Pixels</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Smart Redirection</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Redirect Based on Device</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Redirect Based on Language</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Link Preview</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Custom Link Preview</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Bulk URL Shortening</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Customizable URL</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Edit URL After Publishing</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Link Expiration</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>A/B Testing</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Deep Linking</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Password Protected Links</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="lead fw-500 bg-light px-2 py-1 rounded">QR Codes</h2><table class="table small mb-5"><tbody><tr><td>QR Codes</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Dynamic QR Codes</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Customizable QR Codes</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Downloadable QR Codes</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="lead fw-500 bg-light px-2 py-1 rounded">Link-in-bio</h2><table class="table small"><tbody><tr><td>Link in Bio</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Support for Multimedia Elements</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Link-in-bio Creation with AI</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Link-in-bio Templates</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="col-md-6 mb-3"><h2 class="lead fw-500 bg-light px-2 py-1 rounded">Extras</h2><table class="table small mb-5"><tbody><tr><td>API Access</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Team members</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>White Label</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>AI Features</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Browser Extension</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Self-hosted Option</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Mobile-friendly UI</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td>Email Support</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="lead fw-500 bg-light px-2 py-1 rounded">Analytics & Tracking</h2><table class="table small mb-5"><tbody><tr><td>Analytics</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Analytics Sharing with Clients</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>UTM Parameters</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Referrer Tracking</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="lead fw-500 bg-light px-2 py-1 rounded">Security & Privacy</h2><table class="table small"><tbody><tr><td>GDPR Compliant</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr><tr><td>Anti Spam Protection</td><td class="text-right"> <span class="badge badge-danger">No</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="alert alert-secondary small text-center"> <img src="/assets/img/icons/clock.svg" class="img-icon" alt="Waiting"> This listing has not yet been verified by Y2u.be</div></div></div></div><div class="card border-0 mt-4"><div class="card-body row pb-0"><div class="col-md-12"><h2>What can I do with Y2u.be?</h2><h3 class="lead text-muted">Example Use Cases</h3></div></div><div class="card-body row"><div class="col-md-10 offset-md-1"><h3 class="h4"><img src="/assets/img/icons/area_chart.svg" class="img-icon" alt="Performance Marketing"> Performance Marketing</h3><p>A video production company uses Y2u.be to share promotional YouTube videos across their Google Ads and LinkedIn campaigns. By creating shortened links for each video, Y2u.be helps the company track clicks and engagement in real-time. This data allows the company to measure the performance of each campaign and adjust their targeting accordingly. As a result, they see a 20% increase in video views and leads generated from their performance marketing efforts.</p></div><div class="col-md-10 offset-md-1"><h3 class="h4"><img src="/assets/img/icons/collaboration.svg" class="img-icon" alt="Social Media Marketing"> Social Media Marketing</h3><p>A tech reviewer shares YouTube videos of product reviews on Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook using Y2u.be鈥檚 shortened URLs. Each platform gets its own custom link, making it easy to track engagement separately. Y2u.be鈥檚 click-tracking data shows which social media platforms are driving the most views and affiliate revenue. By focusing on the most effective channels, the reviewer increases views by 25% and affiliate earnings by 18%.</p></div><div class="col-md-10 offset-md-1"><h3 class="h4"><img src="/assets/img/icons/advertising.svg" class="img-icon" alt="Branding"> Branding</h3><p>A musician uses Y2u.be to share music videos across various platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. By using custom-branded shortened links, the musician ensures that all links reflect their brand identity. Y2u.be鈥檚 real-time analytics provide insights into which platforms are driving the most engagement and streams. This branding and tracking approach leads to a 30% increase in music video views and fan engagement.</p></div></div></div>                                                    <div class="card border-0 mt-4"><div class="card-body"><h3 class="card-title text-center h5 mb-3 lead">Similar URL shorteners to Y2u.be</h3><div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-3 mb-sm-0"><div class="card h-100 text-center"><div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-center"> <a href="/details/pxl" aria-label="Pxl"> <img src="/assets/img/url-shortener/pxl.png" alt="Pxl" class="img-responsive mb-2" style="width: 85px;"> </a><h3 class="h5"><a href="/details/pxl">Pxl</a></h3><small>Pxl.to is a privacy-friendly URL shortening ser...</small></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-3 mb-sm-0"><div class="card h-100 text-center"><div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-center"> <a href="/details/zws" aria-label="ZWS"> <img src="/assets/img/url-shortener/zws.png" alt="ZWS" class="img-responsive mb-2" style="width: 85px;"> </a><h3 class="h5"><a href="/details/zws">ZWS</a></h3><small>Zero Width Shortener (ZWS) is a URL shortener t...</small></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-3 mb-sm-0"><div class="card h-100 text-center"><div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-center"> <a href="/details/is.gd" aria-label="is.gd"> <img src="/assets/img/url-shortener/isgd.png" alt="is.gd" class="img-responsive mb-2" style="width: 85px;"> </a><h3 class="h5"><a href="/details/is.gd">is.gd</a></h3><small>is.gd is a simple and efficient URL shortening ...</small></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-3 mb-sm-0"><div class="card h-100 text-center"><div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-center"> <a href="/details/tinyurl" aria-label="TinyURL"> <img src="/assets/img/url-shortener/tinyurl.png" alt="TinyURL" class="img-responsive mb-2" style="width: 85px;"> </a><h3 class="h5"><a href="/details/tinyurl">TinyURL</a></h3><small>inyURL is an online URL shortening service that...</small></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="py-3 text-center"> <small class="text-muted">Last updated 16. 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