Google's URL Shortener (goo.gl) Open to the Public

Google's URL shortener is now open to the public. The service was first announced December of 2009 Google introduced the service and let users create short URLs via the Google toolbar but now any one can create a short URL using the service by pointing there browsers to goo.gl. Google announced in a blog post. "We don't intend to overload goo.gl with features, but we do want it to be the stablest, most secure, and fastest URL shortener on the Web,". The service also has some nifty features such as all URL's are stored in a list form if you are logged in with your Google account, it lets you see how many clicks you have got on that short URL and it even gives your a QR code. This is great news for Twitterers which that 140 charter limit and because it is made by Google and 

Online Names

Do you have an online name you always use? Or do you have different usernames for each website. My user name for anything is thundermonty. David Di Franco is thecreativeone and Chris Pirillo is Lockergnome. There are advantages of having the same online name. Lets say someone likes your youtube videos. They'd take your username and search it in Twitter or Friendfeed. If you use the same username people can find you better. Search Google for thundermonty and you'll find me. They are fun to have and sound good. So remember to have a online name that is easy to type and easy for anyone to remember.