Create smart link targets to automatically route visitors by language or operating system so that we end up with engaged customers instead of bounces. OneLink™ Custom tracking links are app specific, which always direct clicking users to the page of the app that is specified on the tracking link.
These extensions are easily obtained and generic enough for almost any organization to use. 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. Tracking Links to your PDF Using Open Site Explorer you can take the full URL of your PDF and drop it directly into the search bar and click search. This can be added to existing JavaScript files or in a script block as long as it’s loaded somewhere within the HTML body (ideally, just before the closing tag). jQuery (or your alternative) must be loaded first although the Google Analytics tracking code can appear anywhere on the page. /* Track outbound links in Google Analytics */ (function($) { "use strict"; // current page host var baseURI = window.location.host; // click event on body $("body").on("click", function(e) { // abandon if link already aborted or analytics is not available if (e.isDefaultPrevented() || typeof ga !== "function") return; // abandon if no active link or link within domain var link = $(e.target).closest("a"); if (link.length != 1 || baseURI == link[0].host) return; // cancel event and record outbound link e.preventDefault(); var href = link[0].href; ga('send', { 'hitType': 'event', 'eventCategory': 'outbound', 'eventAction': 'link', 'eventLabel': href, 'hitCallback': loadPage }); // redirect after one second if recording takes too long setTimeout(loadPage, 1000); // redirect to outbound page function loadPage() { document.location = href; } }); })(jQuery); // pass another library here if required The event is recorded with the category name ‘outbound’, action name ‘link’ and the value set to the URL of the outbound page.
But I find this to be in the common order of usage for my own needs. Registering a short URL[edit] Some websites create short links to make sharing links via instant messaging easier, and to make it cheaper to send them via SMS. This is helpful for tracking: File Downloads Video Engagement External Link Clicks Internal Link Clicks Email Link Clicks Additionally, when setting up event tracking you will be able to add categories, actions, labels to see specific link information or high-level link click information.
2Segmenting users dynamically with Campaign Structure Parameters Campaign Structure Parameters are a set of labels that you can add to your URL in order to create new subtrackers. When the IShellLink::Resolve method is called and the referent file cannot be found, for example, when the user activates a shell shortcut, the tracking service is called automatically to find the file. In general, don't remove vowels at the beginning of words, though. Practice pasting URL You can practice copying and pasting the URL of this page by following the above steps and then pasting the URL into the below text box below.
As an example, their tracking system could have a session ID macro that you use to replace "CLICKID", and another macro for a unique user hash that you use to replace "UNIQUEVALUE". With any premium account, you get complete control over lots of configurable options, all in one place. You publicize this page through twitter, facebook, various banner placement on your website, email newsletter, etc. To ensure proper tracking, use direct links to pages where Google Analytics code is embedded. I like Bitly because it has a pretty interface and a login for all of the links you create. STEP 3: Simple Tag Testing After you’ve saved your new tag, go ahead and select Preview, and then Debug: Then, open up your website to a page you’d like to test. The links toolbar may not be visible in all setups and in most browsers, you can enable it in the View->Toolbars menu of your web browser. The feedback you provide will help us show you more relevant content in the future. Add TinyURL to your browser's toolbar Click and drag the following link to your links toolbar. If it's not available, you'll need to locate a registrar who handles the domain extension in question. TinyURL tries to disable spam-related links from redirecting.[30] ZoneAlarm, however, has warned its users: "TinyURL may be unsafe.