The LinkForge Blog
Practical guides on link tracking, campaign attribution, and QR analytics.
Aug 9, 2026
UTM Naming Conventions That Survive a Team
Knowing what UTM parameters do isn't the hard part — keeping them consistent is. A naming system that stops your reports fragmenting into facebook, Facebook, and FB.
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Aug 9, 2026
QR Codes in Print: What Size to Use, and Why Yours Failed
The practical rules for QR codes that actually scan — minimum size for the viewing distance, quiet zones, error correction, contrast, and why you should never print from a PNG.
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Aug 9, 2026
How to Choose a Short Domain: Length, TLD, and Deliverability
A branded short domain is the highest-impact upgrade a shortener gets. Here's how to pick one — what length actually buys you, and which TLDs quietly hurt.
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Aug 9, 2026
Custom Short Links: Why the Back-Half Matters
The few characters after the slash decide whether people click. A practical guide to naming short links, building conventions, and using branded domains.
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Aug 9, 2026
Why Your Short Links Get Blocked (and How to Stop It)
Short links get filtered by spam scanners, messaging apps, and social platforms. Here's what actually triggers a block and how to keep your links delivering.
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Aug 9, 2026
Affiliate Link Tracking: Knowing Which Post Actually Earned
Affiliate dashboards tell you a sale happened, not where it came from. Here's how to attribute commissions to the exact post, story, or video that drove them.
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Jul 13, 2026
UTM Parameters Explained (With a Cheat Sheet)
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign — what they mean, how to keep them consistent, and how link-level UTMs save your sanity.
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Jul 13, 2026
QR Code Analytics: How to Measure Offline Campaigns
Dynamic QR codes turn posters, packaging, and print ads into measurable channels. Here's how QR analytics work and how to use them.
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Jul 13, 2026
How to Track Link Clicks: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about tracking link clicks — from short links and UTMs to reading referrer, device, and geo reports.
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