This Article Is For:
- Users with a Bitly account
- If you do not have an account, visit https://bitly.com/a/sign_up to create one.
Bitly is a free service that allows you to create up to 10,000 total short URLs (bitlinks), up to 500 branded bitlinks, and provides a 30-day tracking view. Additional plans are available for purchase through Bitly if you require more capacity or features.
For additional support, visit the Bitly Help Center: https://support.bitly.com/hc/en-us
Step-by-Step Guide
Use Case Example: Tracking Feature Rotator Image Clicks
- Go to admin.socastsrm.com.
- Select Website → Feature Rotator.
- Select the Feature Rotator you wish to add tracking links to, or add a new Feature Rotator.
- Once images have been uploaded and destination URLs added to each image, copy the destination URL you want to track.
- Using the Bitly dashboard or Chrome browser extension, click Create Bitlink.
- Paste the destination URL for the Feature Rotator image into the Paste Long URL box.
- Customize your Bitly short URL if desired, then copy the Bitly short URL.
- Back in the SoCast Admin Panel, paste your newly created Bitly short URL into the URL box of the Feature Rotator image.
- Click Save at the bottom of the page.
- User clicks will now be tracked and visible in your Bitly dashboard.