Tips and tricks
Naming slugs
- Consistent scheme across your org —
q1-2026,q2-2026,q3-2026beatsq1,2q-report,q3-final. - Short word + date —
report-spring26,tour-prague,pricing-november. - Avoid internal abbreviations —
idc-471means nothing to anyone.
Custom short links in presentations
Q-Live + Short URL = professional setup:
- In Q-Live set a custom event code (e.g.
CONF26). - Create a Short URL:
pmgclub.com/feedx/conf26→https://pmgclub.com/q/CONF26. - Share via Short URL — shorter, brand-friendly.
For clients / projects
- One main slug = gateway to the project:
pmgclub.com/feedx/projectX→ root URL. - Then change the target as needed (from presentation to video, to pricing) without changing the shared link.
- Unfortunately the target can't currently be edited via UI after creation (we're working on it).
QR codes
The tools section currently doesn't auto-generate QR codes. For a QR to a short link we recommend:
- Get a QR code generator (e.g.
qr-code-generator.comor Google Charts API). - Paste the full URL
pmgclub.com/feedx/{slug}. - Download PNG / SVG.
(We plan to integrate QR directly into Short URL detail.)
What Short URL is not for
- Permanent tracking infrastructure for thousands of links — limits (10/20/50) are for normal use.
- Affiliate masking with parameters — UTM isn't added in the UI yet, you have to put it in the target URL.
- A/B testing — Short URL always leads to one target. Use an external tool for A/B tests.
Security
- We don't store access credentials for short links — anyone with the URL can click it.
- For sensitive sharing use random slugs (via ↻) — they can't be guessed.
- For highly sensitive materials don't use Short URL — does your target have auth?
Troubleshooting
If a link doesn't work:
| Issue | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Click → 404 | Link is disabled (OFF) or expired. |
| Click → target page 404 | Target URL no longer exists (page deleted). Create a new link. |
| Click → redirect loop | Target URL also leads back to the Short URL → conflict. Change the target. |
| Slug can't be used | It's taken or in reserved system paths. Try another. |