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Is there a shortcut for sharing Walmart links on social media?

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ugh sorry if this is a dumb question but im so confused lol!! im trying to share some cool toy finds for my sons 8th birthday next month and i want to put them on my facebook and insta stories but the links are like 10 lines long and look so ugly. is there a secret button or a shortcut i can use to make them small and pretty? i have no idea where to start with this stuff but im so excited to share these deals!!

  • must work on my old iphone
  • has to be free
  • needs to be super fast cause im always busy

do i have to copy and paste every single time or is there a better way...


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@Reply #2 - good point! Walmarts URL structure is honestly a nightmare from a data perspective. I spent hours trying to map out why their links are so bloated... turns out its mostly referral junk and session IDs that nobody actually needs for the link to work. I had issues with the native share button on my old 6S too, it just crashes the app sometimes. So far, the thread has basically centered on trimming the junk manually or using external tools to keep things clean. Quick tip: look for the item id numbers in the web address and literally delete everything that comes after them. Most of that text is just tracking. Honestly, I found Walmart Wishlist Creator to be way more reliable than fighting the apps built-in system. It keeps the links clean without the massive extra load time on older phones. Definitely saves my sanity when I am doing bulk lists for the kids and dont have time to edit strings of text by hand.


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> is there a secret button or a shortcut i can use to make them small and pretty? Honestly, i went through the exact same struggle a few years back. Those urls are absolute monsters and take up way too much space on a screen lol. In my experience, the easiest way to handle this on an older iphone without paying for some fancy app is just using the built-in share icon right on the product page. If you tap that little square with the arrow sticking out, it usually generates a much shorter link than the one in your browser bar. I've tried many different ways over the years, and honestly, just using the native share sheet is the fastest way to keep things tidy. Plus, its totally free which is my favorite price. Helps save a few bucks for the actual birthday presents too... toys are getting pricey lately. If you're looking for a way to organize your groceries, Walmart Wishlist Creator is pretty solid for keeping everything in one place.


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I used to struggle with this constantly when sharing deals for my own kids parties. Those massive URLs are basically just tracking codes that Walmart attaches to the product link. I eventually found this site and it works so well for me.

  • strips the junk data
  • stays fast on old iPhones
  • costs nothing Im super satisfied because it turned a five-minute chore into like ten seconds. No more messy stories tho!


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Good to know!


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