PortfolioURL Shortener
UtilityIn Development

URL Shortener

High-performance URL shortening service with analytics, custom domains, and click tracking. Built for scalability and performance.

Client

Digital Marketing Company

Duration

3 months

Team Size

2 developers

Year

2023

Technologies Used

.NETC#SQL ServerRedis
URL Shortener

Project Overview

This URL shortening service is built for high performance and scalability. It features custom domain support, detailed click analytics, and enterprise-grade features like bulk URL management and API access. The system is optimized for minimal latency and maximum uptime.

Challenges

  • Achieving sub-100ms response times for URL redirects
  • Building scalable analytics without impacting redirect performance
  • Implementing efficient short code generation algorithms
  • Managing high-volume concurrent requests

Solutions

  • Implemented Redis caching with geographic distribution
  • Built asynchronous analytics processing with event queues
  • Created base62 encoding with collision detection and resolution
  • Used connection pooling and optimized database queries

Key Features

  • URL Shortening
  • Click Analytics
  • Custom Domains
  • Performance Optimization
  • API Access
  • Bulk URL Management
  • Geographic Analytics
  • Device Tracking
  • QR Code Generation
  • Link Expiration
  • Password Protection
  • Custom Aliases

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