# Shorti.es

> Shorti.es is a bio page and short-link platform that helps businesses get online in minutes — simple, fast, and affordable. One link for your business, built without developers.

Shorti.es is built and maintained by Skein. It lets any business or creator build a professional bio page at `shorti.es/@handle`, add rich sections (maps, image cards, links, video, social icons), and share a single URL across all channels. Paid plans unlock premium and locally branded domain addresses, higher short-link creation limits, and (on Pro) a user-owned apex domain (BYO) registered through the product.

## Why the product is called Shorti.es

The **Shorti.es** name plays on **shawty** / **shorty** slang and **shorties** — here meaning **short links**: one compact, shareable address for your bio and short paths instead of juggling many URLs. More detail: [About — the Shorti.es name](https://shorti.es/about#shorti-name).

## Premium domain hosts (Domain and Pro plans)

Paid plans include premium hosts so public URLs can match brand goals:

- **Local authority (Cebu City):** `cebucity.ph/@handle` and `cebu.city/@handle` signal geography and trust for Cebu-based businesses before someone opens the link. The **localized marketing homepage** lives at `https://cebucity.ph/` (and `https://cebu.city/` as an alias that canonicalizes to `cebucity.ph`). All other marketing, legal, and auth paths on those hosts redirect to the same path on `shorti.es`. See [About — Cebu](https://shorti.es/about#cebu).
- **Personality-first:** `whaddup.foo` and `ayt.bet` are casual, slang-forward hosts — strong when the link should feel like a person or lifestyle brand, not a bank. **whaddup** reads as informal "what's up" in everyday English; **.foo** keeps the address playful. **ayt** reads as shorthand for "alright" or a quick check-in; **.bet** doubles as colloquial "bet" (okay, agreed, for sure). Same builder as `shorti.es`; content carries over when you change primary host. More detail: [About — premium domains](https://shorti.es/about#premium-domains) and [Documentation — choose your address](https://shorti.es/documentation#choose-address).

## Pages

- [Home](https://shorti.es/): Overview of the platform (value prop, features, domain choices, pricing, roadmap, FAQ, closing CTA).
- [Sign Up](https://shorti.es/sign-up): Create a free account and reserve a @handle.
- [Sign In](https://shorti.es/sign-in): Access an existing account.
- [Documentation](https://shorti.es/documentation): Platform guides and how-to articles.
- [About](https://shorti.es/about): Background on Shorti.es and Skein.
- [Contact](https://shorti.es/contact): Get in touch with the team.
- [Pricing](https://shorti.es/#pricing): Plan comparison and billing details on the homepage.
- [Roadmap](https://shorti.es/#roadmap): Current development status and upcoming features.
- [Privacy Policy](https://shorti.es/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Use](https://shorti.es/terms-of-use)
- [Refund/Dispute Policy](https://shorti.es/refund-dispute-policy)

## Features

- **Bio Page Builder**: Modular section editor. Publish a clean, fast-loading page without a developer.
- **Custom URL**: Every page lives at `shorti.es/@handle` by default. Paid plans can set a **primary domain** among premium hosts (**cebucity.ph**, **cebu.city**, **whaddup.foo**, **ayt.bet**) or (Pro) a verified **BYO apex** domain.
- **Rich Sections**: Social icons, link buttons, latest posts, video embeds, maps with directions, image cards, headings, and text blocks.
- **Visual Themes**: Multiple curated visual themes selectable inside the builder.
- **Profile Identity**: Full-width photo, name, and bio on a readable overlay.
- **Short Links**: Create short paths on the account’s allowed hosts (primary domain and active BYO apex). Per-link click counts in the dashboard. Short-link **redirect responses** are tagged `noindex, nofollow` so they are not meant for organic search indexing. Free plan includes **10 lifetime** short links; Domain includes **100/month**; Pro includes **1,000/month**.
- **Analytics**: Page visit and link-click statistics for the owner.
- **Web Pages** *(roadmap, Phase 4)*: Extra landing, product, and portfolio pages at `/@handle/slug` — planned, not shipped yet.

## Plans and Pricing

Marketing copy on the site often shows **effective monthly** prices when **billed annually** (for example about **$3.25/mo** for Domain and about **$6.50/mo** for Pro). **Monthly billing** is also available at a higher headline rate (marketing tiers align with about **$3.99/mo** Domain and **$7.99/mo** Pro when billed monthly). **Checkout in Clerk is the source of truth** for live amounts, taxes, and promotions.

| Plan | Monthly (headline) | Annual (effective monthly, marketing) | Key inclusions |
|------|--------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Bio page, themes, analytics, 10 lifetime short links |
| Domain | ~$3.99/mo billed monthly | ~$3.25/mo when billed annually | Everything in Free + premium hosts (cebucity.ph, cebu.city, whaddup.foo, ayt.bet), 100 short links/month |
| Pro | ~$7.99/mo billed monthly | ~$6.50/mo when billed annually | Everything in Domain + BYO apex domain, 1,000 short links/month; Web Pages when they launch |

## Alternative Access — cebucity.ph / cebu.city (Cebu City localized homepage)

> `cebucity.ph` and `cebu.city` are localized entry points to the Shorti.es platform for businesses in Cebu City, Philippines. They present the same underlying product with messaging and examples tailored to Cebu-based users.

- [cebucity.ph Home](https://cebucity.ph/): Cebu City–focused marketing homepage (canonical URL for that experience).
- [cebu.city Home](https://cebu.city/): Same Cebu homepage content; use **`https://cebucity.ph/`** as the canonical URL for SEO.

**Local development:** map **`cebucityph.test`** to `127.0.0.1` to mirror **`cebucity.ph`**, and **`cebucity.test`** to mirror **`cebu.city`** (same routing as production; see project `docs/development-setup.md`).

**About, Documentation, Contact, legal pages, and Clerk sign-in/sign-up** on `cebucity.ph` and `cebu.city` **redirect to `shorti.es`** with the same path — use the [About](https://shorti.es/about), [Documentation](https://shorti.es/documentation), and [Contact](https://shorti.es/contact) links above.

### How cebucity.ph and cebu.city help Cebu City businesses

Businesses in Cebu City can start free with a `shorti.es/@handle` address, then upgrade to either `cebucity.ph/@handle` or `cebu.city/@handle` on a paid plan. These Cebu-specific domain addresses provide:

- **Local branding signal**: The domain itself ("cebucity.ph" or "cebu.city") communicates geographic relevance before a customer opens the page — useful on printed materials like tarpaulins, receipts, and business cards.
- **Search engine locality**: A locally branded domain and a fully completed page (map pin, hours, photos, links) improve the chances that the page is discovered when customers search for products or services in Cebu City.
- **No rebuild required**: Upgrading from `shorti.es/@handle` to a Cebu domain carries over existing page content; the public address changes with primary-domain settings.
- **Supports Cebu-native platforms**: Businesses can list GrabFood, Shopee, GCash, Viber, Facebook, and other locally popular services as links under a single Cebu domain address.
- **Accessible to non-technical owners**: No developer or web-design skills are required to set up or maintain the page.

Both `cebucity.ph/@handle` and `cebu.city/@handle` are available on the **Domain** and **Pro** plans; users choose which host to use as their primary link when both are available to their account.