In many of our features you’ll notice there is a shorten URL tool, which is great way to save characters when sending text messages. What the shorten URL tool does is it takes a long URL code and shortens it to a "bit.ly" link. 

To implement this task, simply enter the whole URL (“http://” included) into the URL tool field and click “Shorten URL” . Next, copy the shortened URL and paste it into your message.

Although this tool will help you save on text characters, it does not mean you have to insert a URL to your message. 

Please Note: You'll have to cut and paste the shortened URL into the text message box. If you do not complete this step - the URL link will not be present on the sent message.