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How to Earn Money from Shortlinks in 2026

A complete step-by-step guide to start earning passive income by shortening and sharing links.

Shortlinkmu Team
Feb 15, 2026
8 min read

What is a Shortlink and How Does It Work?

A shortlink is a service that shortens long URLs into compact, easily shareable links. Behind this simplicity lies a monetization model that allows publishers to earn money every time someone clicks their link.

The process is simple: you register on a platform like Shortlinkmu, shorten any link, and share it. Every time a visitor clicks your link, they see a brief ad before being redirected to the destination. You get paid based on the number of ad impressions (CPM).

Step 1: Create Your Shortlinkmu Account

Visit shortlinkmu.com and click 'Sign Up Free'. Registration is quick — you only need an email, username, and password. After email verification, your account is instantly active.

Make sure to use an active email address as all payment notifications and important updates will be sent there.

Step 2: Shorten Your First Link

After logging in, go to your dashboard and use the 'Create New Link' feature. Paste the URL you want to shorten — it can be an article, YouTube video, file download, or anything.

You can also create a custom alias to make your link look more professional, for example shortlinkmu.com/finance-tips.

Step 3: Share and Earn Money

Share your shortlinks across multiple platforms: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, forums, YouTube comments, Instagram bio, or Twitter threads. The more clicks you get, the more you earn.

Important tip: focus on valuable content. Don't spam — share links that are genuinely useful to your audience. This builds trust and increases long-term engagement.

Tips to Maximize Your Earnings

Target audiences from high-CPM countries like the United States ($8–$15 CPM) and Europe. Create content in English to reach the global market.

Use Shortlinkmu analytics to monitor link performance. Learn the best posting times, which platforms generate the most revenue, and what type of content gets the most clicks.

Consistency is key. Top publishers on Shortlinkmu earn $300–$1000 per month by sharing 5–10 quality links every day.

Ready to Start Earning?

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