QB9: Your global bookmark on the internet

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Ever been stuck searching for the right document or webpage, wasting time and energy clicking through tabs and folders? Picture this: you’re checking into a hotel, and the receptionist asks for your ID. It’s stored in your Google Drive, but after a frustrating few minutes of digging through folders, you finally find it. Or imagine you’re in a meeting, trying to present something from a Confluence page, but you spend the whole time clicking through different sections while everyone waits.

These everyday struggles inspired us at Kubenine to create a smarter way to navigate the internet, a global bookmark system for everything online. Say hello to QB9.

qb9.in/<yournamespace>/cv → your cv stored on google drive

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Meet QB9: A Smarter URL Shortening Service

QB9 is more than just another URL shortening tool. It’s a custom, namespaced link management system designed to make online navigation effortless. You might be thinking, “Aren’t there already plenty of URL shorteners out there? What makes QB9 different?” Let’s break it down.

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What Makes QB9 Special?


With QB9, you get complete control over how your shortened URLs look. Instead of random letters and numbers, you can create meaningful, easy-to-remember links.

For example, let’s say you want quick access to your updated CV stored on Google Drive. With QB9, you could simply create a link like cv. Now, typing that into QB9 will instantly take you to your document.

But wait, everyone has a CV, right? How do we make sure your link doesn’t clash with someone else’s? That’s where namespaces come in.

2. Namespaces

Namespaces are like your personal space on QB9, making sure your custom links are unique to you. Think of them as a root directory that belongs to you.

For example:

  • https://qb9.in/lias/cv/ → Goes to Lias’s CV.
  • https://qb9.in/illias/cv/ → Goes to Illias’s CV.

This way, even if two people use the same short code (like cv), QB9 ensures there’s no overlap because the namespace makes it unique.

Your shortened URLs follow this structure:
https://qb9.in/<namespace>/<short_code>/

This combination of namespaces and custom short codes means you can create as many personalized links as you want without worrying about conflicts.

Using QB9 at Its Best

QB9’s flexibility doesn’t stop there. The short code structure can be further expanded into subpaths for added utility. Let’s explain with some examples:

Simplifying Workflows with Subpaths

You work a lot in Jira, managing multiple boards and projects on your account. How can you simplify navigating through them? Easy! The short code can now be structured as:

  • qb9.in/illias/jra/dev → Links directly to your development board.
  • qb9.in/illias/jra/ops → Links directly to your operations board.

This approach keeps your navigation clean and straightforward.

Streamlining File Access

Imagine you frequently access folders for different clients on Google Drive. Instead of navigating manually, create subpaths like:

  • qb9.in/illias/drv/clntA → Direct access to Client A’s contracts folder.
  • qb9.in/illias/drv/clntB → Direct access to Client B’s contracts folder.

Enhancing Team Collaboration

If you manage a team and use tools like Slack or Confluence, you can set up links for specific resources:

  • qb9.in/illias/slack/updates → A shortcut to your team’s updates channel.
  • qb9.in/illias/cnflnce/rdmp → A direct link to the project roadmap.

Organizing Personal Tools

For personal productivity, QB9 can also help. Create shortcuts to your favorite resources:

  • qb9.in/illias/learn/python → Links to your Python learning materials.
  • qb9.in/illias/tools/design → Opens your go-to design tools.

These meaningful subpaths allow you to organize and access your resources effortlessly, whether for work, collaboration, or personal use. With just one namespace, you can create any number of subpaths to suit your needs. QB9 has everything ready for you.

Conclusion

QB9 is more than just a productivity tool, it’s a powerful solution for improving efficiency, organization, and navigation in the digital workspace. Whether you’re managing critical documents, sharing resources across teams, or ensuring quick access to key project assets, QB9’s custom URLs and namespaces simplify the process, saving time and reducing frustration.

At Kubenine, a leading DevOps consulting company, we understand the importance of streamlining workflows and optimizing tools to enhance productivity. That’s why we rely on QB9 to improve our own internal processes—and we believe it can do the same for your team. If you’re seeking ways to boost productivity or need expert assistance in optimizing your DevOps practices, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@kubenine.com.

We’d also love to hear your thoughts on QB9! Take a moment to explore the product and share your feedback with us. Your input will help us make QB9 even better.