totally agree, some "shortening" services simply give you some value add services like - http://sclst.mp , http//su.pr etc.

Learn and then learn more, start with small time freelance jobs and move on from there, check for things you can do from home.. I would have start here http://www.donanza.com , good luck.

Thanks for the feedback! I see two major advantages, first is the vanity URL second is the stamp which basically suppose to elevate your social networks exposure.

Very handy, thanks!

Client side verification is good to prevent unnecessary hits on the server when the input is incorrect/incomplete , its not.. in any way.. a real input validation.