At Yu3, we’ve always prioritized making URL shortening easy and efficient. Now, with the ability to add prefixes to your shortened URLs, managing marketing campaigns and staying compliant with regulations (like those from TRAI) is easier than ever. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a shortened URL with a prefix and take advantage of additional features like UTM tracking, link deactivation, and advanced analytics.

Steps to Create Shortened URLs with Prefixes on Yu3

1. Go to app.yu3.io and Click “Login/Signup or Access Console” in the Header

Start by heading over to our URL shortening platform at app.yu3.io. If you don’t already have an account, sign up to access all the features. If you’re an existing user, simply log in to your account.

2. Navigate to “My Links” from the Sidebar

Once logged in, you’ll see a sidebar with several options. Click on the “My Links” section, which gives you access to all the URLs you’ve previously shortened and where you can manage and create new links.

3. Click the “+” Button Next to the Search Bar

In the “My Links” section, you’ll see a search bar that helps you find existing links. Next to this search bar, there is a “+” button. Click this button to open a popup window where you can create a new shortened URL.

4. Fill in the Details in the Popup

In the popup window (as shown in the attached screenshot), you’ll need to fill in the following details:

• Original URL: The long URL you want to shorten.
• Prefix (optional): This is where you can add a prefix, which is especially useful for complying with TRAI regulations or branding your link.
• Custom Alias (optional): You can create a custom alias for the shortened URL.
• Campaign Tags: Here, you can automatically generate UTM parameters like utm_source, utm_medium, and utm_campaign to track your marketing efforts effectively.

By using a prefix, your final shortened link could look like:

https://yu3.io/YourPrefix/code123

Alternatively, users can access the link without the prefix as well:

https://yu3.io/code123

This flexibility ensures the best of both worlds — regulatory compliance and ease of access.

Additional Features to Optimize Your Marketing Campaigns

1. Automatic UTM Campaign Tags for Tracking

One of the standout features of Yu3 is the ability to automatically add UTM tags to your shortened URLs. UTM tags are essential for tracking the performance of your marketing campaigns across different channels like social media, email, and SMS. By adding UTM tags directly through the URL shortening tool, you save time and ensure all traffic is properly attributed in your analytics platforms like Google Analytics.

For example: https://yu3.io/YourPrefix/code123 or https://yu3.io/code123 can automatically add configured UTM Tags to https://example.com/long/link/ and redirect the user to `https://example.com/long/link/?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=summersale

This allows you to track which campaigns drive the most traffic and optimize your strategy accordingly.

2. Deactivate Links When Needed

If you ever need to deactivate a shortened URL, Yu3 makes it easy to do so. Simply navigate to the “My Links” section, find the URL you want to disable, and switch it off. This feature is incredibly useful for managing time-sensitive promotions or for removing outdated links from circulation without deleting them entirely.

3. In-Depth Analytics to Measure Success

Yu3 provides comprehensive analytics for each shortened link. With our analytics dashboard, you can track:

• Clicks over time: See how many people are interacting with your link.
• Geographic data: Understand where your audience is located.
• Device and browser types: Identify which platforms your audience is using to access the content.
• Traffic sources: Find out if your clicks are coming from SMS, social media, email, or another source.

These insights allow you to fine-tune your marketing campaigns for maximum impact.

4. Flexibility in Accessing URLs

The prefix feature doesn’t restrict how users can access your shortened URLs. Whether they enter the URL with or without the prefix, it will direct them to the same destination. For example:

• https://yu3.io/promo/abc123
• https://yu3.io/abc123

Both versions of the URL will take your audience to the same content, giving you flexibility in how you share the link across different channels.

Conclusion: Take Advantage of Prefixes and More with Yu3

Adding prefixes to your shortened URLs ensures you stay compliant with regulations like TRAI while also enhancing brand recognition. With Yu3, you can easily create, manage, and track your URLs, making it an essential tool for any marketer.

Whether you’re optimizing SMS campaigns, tracking UTM tags, or managing links across multiple channels, Yu3 gives you the control and insights you need to succeed.

Start creating custom, trackable URLs with prefixes today at app.yu3.io!