UTM Parameters vs Short Links

Learn when to use UTMs, short links, or both together in the same campaign.

June 11, 2026 · 3 min read

UTMs label traffic inside Google Analytics on the destination site. Short links measure clicks at the redirect layer and improve shareability.

Many teams combine both: a short link that redirects to a long URL already tagged with UTMs.

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