Can you shorten a tracking link?
Some URL shorteners automatically attach Google Analytics tracking data. Granted, you can manually add UTM tracking codes to any link, and then shorten them down with a basic link shortener. But some tools will let you preset those tracking codes and then automatically append them to whatever links you shorten.
Does TinyURL track?
Monitor only the data you need in the TinyURL™ dashboard. Track links individually or by groups to see how your shortened links perform over time.
How do I track a bitly link?
This is the easiest way to find the link’s information.
- Log in to your Bitly account.
- Type or paste the Bitly link in your browser’s address bar, and then add a “+” to the end (for example, bitly.is/meta+).
- The link with the “+” will take you right to the link within your account and display its metrics on the page.
Where can I shorten a URL?
You can shorten a URL by using an URL shortener website, which will shrink your URL for free. There are dozens of URL shortener websites, but Bitly and TinyURL are among the most common. Here’s how to shorten any URL link using one of these free websites.
What does tracking URL look like?
Tracking links look like normal links with numbers and letters at the end of the link. For example, www.thrivehive.com/blog is a normal link. Putting a tracking code on the link looks like www.thrivehive.com/blog/xyz123. The /xyz123 added onto the link is the tracking code.
What is URL tagging?
A tagged URL is the result of adding unique identifiers to your destination URL. This technique is known as “link tagging” and it can give a great boost to your marketing efforts. Tagged URLs allow you to successfully track SEO vs.
Is a Bitly link trackable?
Bitly deep link analytics highlight the number of places the user was directed when they clicked on your link. Bitly currently tracks App Opens, Mobile Web Visits, Store Visits. We also track the conversion metric App Installs which is the number of times users download and open your app for the first time.
How can I track a link for free?
Use Google Campaign URL Builder Google’s Campaign URL Builder is a free link tracking tool that lets you create URLs with UTM parameters so you can easily track the performance of those links in Google Analytics. UTMs are tags that you add to the end of a URL and they are used to track custom campaigns in GA.