How to Create Your First Memorable Link with SimpleURL

Let’s go from curious to confident — and create your first personal Short Link.

🚀 Step-by-Step: Set Up in 60 Seconds

1. Install the Chrome Extension
   Go to simpleurl.tech and click “Add to Chrome.” Done.

2. Pin the Extension
   This will add the SimpleURL button to the address bar.

   

3. Click the Extension & Add a Link
   Type a short name like go/email
   Paste your long link: https://mail.google.com

4. Hit ‘Create Short URL‘.
   Now just type go/email into your address bar and boom — instant email.

🤓 Pro Tip: Try these right away

• go/news → Your favourite news site

• go/recipes → Your meal planner

• go/pay → Bank or payment portal

• go/yt → YouTube homepage

Everyday Use Cases for Personal URL Shortener (aka Go Links)

So you’ve created your first Go Link — now what?

Let’s explore the fun and practical ways you can make Go Links a core part of your digital life.

💼 Work-Life Efficiency

• go/slack → Your Slack workspace

• go/doc → That one Google Doc you always need

• go/jira → If you're in tech, this one’s a lifesaver

🏡 Personal Life

• go/bills → Your utility login

• go/groceries → Online grocery shopping

• go/calendar → Your calendar of choice

📚 Learning & Habits

• go/read → Your current book or article

• go/learn → Favorite learning platform (Coursera, YouTube, etc.)

• go/gym → Fitness tracker or class schedule

Advanced Tips: Make Your Browser Smarter With Go Links

Once you’ve made a few Go Links, it’s time to power up your browser like a pro.

⚡️ Naming Conventions That Work

Use short, clear names you’ll remember:

• Work: go/clients, go/report, go/team

• Personal: go/mom, go/health, go/daily

Use slashes for structure:

• go/pay/bills

• go/work/calendar

• go/fun/videos

🎯 Organize By Use

• Daily links: go/morning, go/tasks

• Weekly routines: go/week, go/plan

• Occasional tools: go/taxes, go/travel

🧪 Bonus Tricks

• Auto-launch on startup: Set a dashboard Go Link as your homepage.

• Create shared aliases with family or teammates.

• Replace pinned tabs — just type it when you need it.