cliq0 review.
cliq0 is a clean, fast URL shortener. Try it without signing up, use custom aliases, and generate QR codes instantly.
https://www.cliq0.com/Quick first look
I opened cliq0 and oh boy. This kind of design always grabs my attention, and I can't be the only one. To clarify, I like it.
cliq0 is a URL shortener with analytics and custom branding, and it says it has everything you need to manage your links.
What I noticed right away
The landing page is basically just a hero section with the URL shortener. I expected that if I scrolled down I'd see at least a quick summary of the core features without needing to jump to another page. The landing page is what grabs people's attention, and I think a lot of people won't bother going to lower pages unless you hook them there.
Shortening links
The shortener nicely. You don’t need to sign up to create links, which is great because you can test it immediately.
It generates links like https://cliq0.com/fwUWXaSQ (this is a link to HonestPeek). You can also use a custom alias, like https://cliq0.com/honestpeek. Each link also comes with a QR code.
One thing I did wonder: how long are the links valid? Forever?
Plans and limits
You can shorten links for free without signing up, but there are paid plans listed and they don't seem to be out yet. I can't say anything about pricing since it hasn't been published.
From the plan descriptions, upgrading sounds like it gets you things like more links, better analytics, and a custom domain.
One thing that caught my eye is the rate limit setup: the free version lets you do 10 URLs per hour, and the paid version lets you do 100 URLs per hour. I'm not sure restricting URLs per hour is a good idea. I'd personally limit total URL count rather than per hour.
Summary
Overall, I like how cliq0 looks and feels, and the landing page shortener works well (especially with no signup required). But the landing page itself needs something more, like a clear feature overview when you scroll down, to really hold attention.