The .ly namespace is controlled by Libya, you see, and the use of it is governed by strict rules. To enable outbound link tracking, you need to add a little javascript to your website, and add a little code with each outgoing link that you want to track. Set a custom 404 URL so both search engines and visitors are sent to valid pages on my site when trying to follow any link that doesn't exist.
Combine methods: Use one or more of the above methods above. Abuse[edit] URL shortening may be utilized by spammers or for illicit internet activities. Before You Start Click tracking is enabled in all MailChimp campaigns by default, and is required in all free accounts and new paid accounts.
On Twitter and some instant-messaging services, there is a limit to the number of characters a message can carry – however, Twitter now shortens links automatically using its own URL shortening service, so there is no need to use a separate URL shortening service just to shorten URLs in a tweet. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better.
This is achieved by using a redirect which links to the web page that has a long URL. Link Tracking when Forcing HTTPS with HSTS If your company is considering implementing HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for your site to ensure visitors may only connect using the more-secure HTTPS, there can be implications for your users’ experience with Sailthru-tracked links if you enable HSTS for all subdomains via the optional includeSubDomains directive. Add password protection to your links to control who has access. Yourls is a way to homebrew your own shortened links so that you don’t have to rely on that middleman.
It should give some feel for the content of the email. On 14 August 2009 WordPress announced the wp.me URL shortener for use when referring to any WordPress.com blog post.[11] In November 2009, shortened links on bit.ly were accessed 2. You can also hide existing URLs from your dashboard. Setting the transport method to 'beacon' lets the hit be sent * using 'navigator.sendBeacon' in browser that support it. */ var trackOutboundLink = function(url) { ga('send', 'event', 'outbound', 'click', url, { 'transport': 'beacon', 'hitCallback': function(){document.location = url;} }); } You'll also need to add (or modify) the onclick attribute to your links. You can use your own short URLs to point to different pages on your site.