A redirect is a shortened url that is exchanged for another url which is usually longer.

Example:

Url: mygotsomewheretodayfor.net/andyoume/comeonnow4evercre/bla.do
Redirect: The above url takes the person to the same site but it is shortened to urlshort.wa/dowadee

The above are examples only and not to be clicked.

By using short redirects, you:

-Create curiosity

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