# Emoji URL Shorteners 'Emoticode' Creates Shortened Emoji-Based URL "Links in a Snap" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-16 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/links-in-a-snap References: [emoticode](http://emoticode.com/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emoticode-links-in-a-snap./id1112343440?mt=8) 'Emoticode' is a new app from Popsugar that creates "links in a snap" on social media platforms where clickable links can't be added—like Instagram and Snapchat. In the past, there are a few clever ways that individuals and brands have gotten around the fact that some social media sites do not allow links. Emoticode introduces a new kind of system that makes it incredibly easy to turn a social feed shoppable. Emoticode effectively creates shortened emoji-based URL links that begin with the rocket and the ghost emoji. Once these unique links are shared, social media users are able to take a screenshot of the code and upload it through either the Emoticode or Shopstyle app to create a clickable link. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emoji-based URL Shorteners:** Using emojis in URL shorteners allows for easy sharing and clickable links on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. - **Shoppable Social Feeds:** Creating clickable emoji links enables social media users to turn their feeds into shoppable platforms. - **Simplified Link Creation:** Emoticode simplifies the process of creating clickable links by using emoji-based URLs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** Implementing emoji-based URL shorteners can enhance the user experience on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. - **E-commerce:** The ability to turn social media feeds into shoppable platforms opens up new opportunities for the e-commerce industry. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using creative and interactive emoji links can revolutionize marketing and advertising campaigns on social media platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji Access Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-emoji-finder.md) - [Emoji Asset Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-saga.md) - [Text-to-Emoji Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatemoji.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Instant Visual Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojis-generator.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md) - [Emoji Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoogle.md) - [AI Emoji Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-bot.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md)