BL.INK vs. Shorten.REST Comparison Chart

BL.INK's branded shortened URLs and QR codes enable precise tracking of content performance across platforms and campaigns. These links adeptly gather UTM data, click-through rates, geographic details, and more. BL.INK’s rules-based routing streamlines A/B testing and delivers tailored content according to user-specific information, like language preferences. BL.INK also seamlessly integrates with platforms such as Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Khoros, Sprinklr, and various social media platforms, enriching the understanding of content engagement and performance. This integration is crucial for in-depth content analysis and refining marketing strategies. BL.INK streamlines URL management and delivers critical insights into content effectiveness, vital for enhancing content analysis and strategic development. BL.INK is HIPAA compliant, SOC2 Type 2 accredited, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and conducts ongoing security compliance reviews.

BL.INK’s Link Management Tools enable you to create custom, branded, shortened URLs and QR codes consistently across your global enterprise. BL.INK links can accommodate unlimited data fields to capture campaign and marketing data, product data, GS1 parameters, GTINs, and more. BL.INK’s platform is ideal for GS1 Global Links, GS1 2D barcodes, digital product passports, product information management (PIM), detailed marketing analytics, cross-channel reporting, and more. Use BL.INK templates to customize and provide guardrails and approval cycles so data is always perfectly structured. It integrates with product packaging workflows, marketing analytics via Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and other tools via our open API. We have a native integration with Khoros and Sprinklr with more on the way. We’re HIPAA compliant, SOC2 Type 2 accredited, encrypt data in transit and at rest, and conduct ongoing security compliance reviews.

BL.INK branded, shortened URLs and QR codes deliver consistent, structured campaign- and asset-level data. This data can integrate directly into Adobe Analytics and other tools to deliver advanced marketing attribution and marketing ROI reporting. Our platform can capture every customer engagement, including offline engagement, with unlimited data fields, admin tools, approval workflows, and more. We help ensure that every single link delivers consistent marketing data for cross-channel reporting, whether the link or QR code is used in social media, email, store signage, TV ads, content marketing, digital ads, or other media. BL.INK data provides granular insights into which channels drive conversions, so brands can refine and streamline marketing programs while improving engagement. BL.INK is HIPAA compliant, SOC2 Type 2 accredited, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and conducts ongoing security compliance reviews.

QR codes from BL.INK come with shortened links that enable you to collect and report on unlimited data on every QR code. These short links can be modified even after the QR code is published: change destination link, update or add data fields, or set up rules-based routing. BL.INK can accommodate unlimited data fields to capture campaign and marketing data, product data, GS1 parameters, GTINs, user registration, dosing instructions, etc. BL.INK’s platform is ideal for GS1 Global Links, GS1 2D barcodes, digital product passports, product information management (PIM), and detailed marketing analytics, cross-channel reporting, and more. Integrate with any technology using our open API. BL.INK is HIPAA compliant, SOC2 Type 2 accredited, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and conducts ongoing security compliance reviews. QR codes from BL.INK are perfect for sharing patient information, printing on packaging or signage, or for use in TV ads. Get marketing data from offline campaigns.

Branded, shortened URLs from BL.INK improve engagement and conversion rates because they reflect your trusted brand. BL.INK’s platform makes it easy to create consistent, data-filled links across the enterprise by providing unlimited data fields and controls. Rules-based routing lets you deliver content based on a user’s language, geography, and more. You can always change your destination link, data parameters, and fields after a short URL is created, plus admins can enable permissions, trusted destinations/domains, and approval workflows. BL.INK integrates with marketing analytics via Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and other tools via our open API. We have a native integration with Khoros and Sprinklr with more on the way. BL.INK is HIPAA compliant, SOC2 Type 2 accredited, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and conducts ongoing security compliance reviews.