Google launches URL shortener on .gl domain

Most people have heard of Greenland, but few ever think about it’s .gl domain extension. Apparently Google does, however, because the Mountain View firm just launched a URL shortener under the ccTLD called goo.gl.

The tool is not intended for direct public use, but is instead only available via Google Toolbar or Feedburner. If all goes well Google could broaden its availability in the future.

This news is probably the only attention .gl has ever received. The only recorded sale at domain database dnsaleprice.com is sex.gl. It sold on a popular auction site in February for a show-stopping $1,281 USD.

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