How to Use the GoHighLevel URL Shortener in Social Planner

The GoHighLevel URL shortener is a built-in feature that lets you quickly create trackable short links inside Social Planner. While tools like ClickUp manage tasks, GoHighLevel focuses on marketing workflows, giving you an easy way to shorten long URLs for social media posts without leaving your account.

This step-by-step guide walks you through enabling the URL shortener, creating shortened links, and managing them directly in your Social Planner settings.

What the GoHighLevel URL Shortener Does

Inside Social Planner, the GoHighLevel URL shortener automatically converts long website links into short, cleaner URLs. These links are useful for:

• Social media posts with character limits
• Tracking link clicks from specific campaigns
• Keeping posts visually clean and readable
• Managing multiple campaign URLs in one place

The short links are created and stored in your GoHighLevel Social Planner settings so you can reuse and organize them efficiently.

How to Enable the GoHighLevel URL Shortener

Before creating shortened links, you need to ensure the URL shortener feature is enabled in your Social Planner settings.

Step 1: Open GoHighLevel Social Planner

1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
2. From the main dashboard, navigate to the Marketing section.
3. Click on Social Planner to open the social scheduling area.

The Social Planner is where you create and schedule posts, and it is also where the URL shortener is available.

Step 2: Access Social Planner Settings in GoHighLevel

1. Inside Social Planner, look for the Settings icon (usually represented by a gear or similar symbol).
2. Click Settings to open the Social Planner configuration panel.

All options for the GoHighLevel Social Planner, including the URL shortener, are controlled from this settings interface.

Step 3: Turn On the URL Shortener in GoHighLevel

1. In Social Planner settings, locate the section labeled URL Shortener or similar.
2. Enable the toggle or checkbox that activates the shortener feature.
3. Save or apply your changes if prompted.

Once the URL shortener is enabled, you can use it directly when composing social posts in GoHighLevel.

How to Create Short Links with GoHighLevel

After enabling the feature, you can start creating shortened URLs right from your post editor.

Step 1: Compose a New Social Post in GoHighLevel

1. Go to Marketing > Social Planner.
2. Click the option to Create New Post or similar.
3. Select the social profiles where you plan to publish the post.

This opens the content editor where you can write your caption and insert links.

Step 2: Add a URL to Your Post

1. In the post text area, paste the full URL you want to share (for example, a blog article, landing page, or booking link).
2. Highlight or select the link if required by the interface (depending on the current GoHighLevel editor design).

The GoHighLevel system will detect your URL and prepare it for shortening when you use the shortener option.

Step 3: Use the GoHighLevel URL Shortener

1. Locate the Shorten URL button or icon within the post editor.
2. Click it to convert the long URL into a short GoHighLevel link.
3. Confirm that the long URL has been replaced with a short version in your post text.

The shortened URL is now connected to your Social Planner account and can be tracked and managed in your GoHighLevel settings.

Managing Shortened Links in GoHighLevel Social Planner

After creating short links, you may want to review or organize them. Management options are available through Social Planner settings.

Where to Find Your Shortened Links

1. Go to Marketing > Social Planner in your GoHighLevel dashboard.
2. Open the Settings area again.
3. Look for a list or module that displays your existing shortened URLs.

This list shows previously created short links, usually including the original link and the corresponding short URL.

Editing or Reusing Short URLs in GoHighLevel

Depending on current platform capabilities, you may be able to:

• Copy a short URL to reuse it in new social posts
• View which posts are using a particular short link
• Organize short URLs connected to different campaigns

All of these actions help keep your GoHighLevel Social Planner organized and consistent across campaigns.

Best Practices for Using the GoHighLevel URL Shortener

To get the most from this feature, follow some simple usage guidelines within your GoHighLevel workflows.

Use Clear Destination URLs

• Always verify that the original long URL is correct before shortening it.
• Test the destination page in a separate tab to ensure it loads correctly.
• Avoid frequently changing destination pages without updating your campaigns.

Keep a Simple GoHighLevel Workflow

• Create short links when you first plan a social campaign.
• Store or document which campaigns each short link belongs to.
• Reuse the same short link for consistent tracking when appropriate.

This keeps your GoHighLevel campaigns clean and easier to audit later.

Combine GoHighLevel Short Links with Analytics

While the URL shortener cleans up links in Social Planner, consider pairing it with additional analytics and reporting:

• Monitor how posts perform over time within GoHighLevel.
• Align short links with specific offers or funnels.
• Review external analytics tools to see total traffic behavior.

Troubleshooting the GoHighLevel URL Shortener

If the shortener is not working as expected inside Social Planner, check the following points.

Confirm Social Planner Settings

• Verify that the URL shortener toggle in GoHighLevel settings is still enabled.
• Log out and log back in if settings appear not to update.
• Clear browser cache if the interface does not reflect your latest changes.

Check the Original URL

• Make sure the link you are trying to shorten does not contain typos.
• Confirm the site is reachable in a separate browser tab.
• Avoid using links blocked by specific social platforms.

Review GoHighLevel Support Resources

For the most current behavior of the Social Planner URL shortener, always compare your experience with the official documentation:

• Official feature article: GoHighLevel URL Shortener in Social Planner
• Additional tutorials and marketing automation guides on the support portal

Next Steps with GoHighLevel and Social Campaigns

Once you are comfortable using the shortener, you can expand your strategy beyond basic link cleanup. Build more advanced campaign structures in GoHighLevel and track how each post contributes to your funnel performance.

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By consistently using the URL shortener in your Social Planner, you keep your posts clean, your campaigns organized, and your GoHighLevel account ready for scalable growth.

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