Welcome to Jo4! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with our modern URL shortening service.
What is Jo4?
Jo4 is a powerful URL shortening service designed for developers and marketers who need more than just short links. With Jo4, you get:
- Custom short URLs - Create memorable, branded links
- Detailed analytics - Track clicks, devices, locations, and referrers
- QR code generation - Instantly create scannable codes for your links
- Bio pages - Build a link-in-bio page to share all your links in one place
- API access - Integrate Jo4 into your applications
Creating Your First Short Link
Getting started is simple:
- Visit jo4.io
- Paste your long URL into the input field
- Optionally customize your short URL slug
- Click "Shorten"
That's it! Your short link is ready to share.
Using Custom Slugs
Instead of random characters, you can create memorable URLs like jo4.io/my-launch. Custom slugs are great for:
- Marketing campaigns
- Product launches
- Social media bios
- Business cards
Tracking Your Links
Every link you create comes with built-in analytics. You can see:
- Total clicks over time
- Geographic distribution of visitors
- Device and browser breakdown
- Top referral sources
Access your dashboard at jo4.io to view detailed statistics.
Creating a Bio Page
Bio pages let you share multiple links from a single URL - perfect for social media profiles. Create yours at /bio and customize:
- Your display name and avatar
- Link titles and order
- Theme and styling
API Integration
For developers, Jo4 offers a REST API. Here's a quick example:
curl -X POST "https://jo4-api.jo4.io/api/v1/protected/urls" \
-H "X-API-Key: your-api-key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"longUrl": "https://example.com", "title": "My Link"}'
Check our API documentation for more details.
What's Next?
Now that you know the basics, here are some ideas to explore:
- Set up your bio page
- Create custom branded links for your next campaign
- Integrate Jo4 into your workflow with our API
Have questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @anandrathnas.
Happy shortening!