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Understanding UTM Links for Marketing

Rebrandly has published a blog post explaining UTM links, their function, and their significance for marketers. This information is crucial for users looking to enhance their campaign tracking and attribution.

Rebrandly's latest blog post, authored by Sam Hollis, delves into UTM links, which are essential for tracking the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. UTM, or Urchin Tracking Module, refers to parameters added to URLs that help marketers identify the sources of their traffic. The post outlines how UTM links provide accurate attribution, cleaner analytics, and accountability among team members, allowing for better performance analysis and ROI measurement. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of UTM tracking and suggests that while they are valuable, there are scenarios where additional tracking methods may be necessary. The article also highlights the advantage of using branded short links to improve click-through rates.

Frequently asked questions

UTM links are standard URLs with tracking parameters added to the end that tell you where traffic comes from and what drives performance.

UTM links help distinguish campaign performance, provide cleaner analytics, and allow for accountability and performance analysis.

Branded links can increase click-through rates by up to 39% compared to long, unattractive UTM links.

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