Google URL Shortener at goo.gl is a service that takes long URLs and squeezes them into fewer characters to make a link that is easier to share, tweet, or email to friends. The core goals of this service are:
- Stability — ensuring that the service has very good uptime
- Security — protecting users from malware and phishing pages
- Speed — fast resolution of short URLs
Google URL Shortener is currently available for Google products and not for broader consumer use :