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Shortlink Manager: A Hitchhiker's Guide to Better Analytics

September 03, 2025

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Welcome to the latest blog series on the Shortlink Manager Drupal module. Over the past few weeks, we've embarked on a journey to explore a custom Drupal module designed to revolutionize how you manage, track, and leverage shortlinks for your digital marketing and content strategies.

In today’s world, every click on your website counts. Efficient URL management and precise analytics are a non-negotiable must. This series dives deep into a solution that I built from the ground up to empower myself and other Drupal users with robust control over their shortlinks, ensuring clarity, consistency, and invaluable data insights.

Starting with the initial planning and setup, each post in this series unpacks a vital aspect of the Shortlink Manager module. We walk through every piece, covering everything from advanced automation to future extensibility plans. Whether you're a Drupal developer looking to integrate powerful tools, a digital marketer aiming to refine your campaigns, or a site owner keen on optimizing your content's reach, this series offers practical guidance and a comprehensive understanding of effective shortlink implementation.

Ready to transform your approach to shortlink management? Explore each post below to unlock the full potential of this powerful Drupal module.

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Building a Custom Drupal Shortlink Manager: An SEO and Marketing Journey

Tired of manually managing long URLs and complex UTM parameters in a spreadsheet? So was I. This post is the first step in my journey to build a custom Drupal shortlink manager from scratch – a solution that's smarter, simpler, and completely integrated with Drupal.

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What if you could automate UTM parameters? This post shows you how I built a custom Drupal module to simplify Google Analytics tracking, transforming your shortlinks into powerful, data-rich tools.

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Building a Smarter Shortlink: A Deep Dive into a Drupal Module

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Unleashing the Power of Shortlink Manager: From Bulk Imports to Extensibility

This final chapter on the Shortlink Manager module explores its most powerful features, from the user-facing Shortlink Block to the developer-focused Drush command and Feeds importer. The post highlights how these tools make the module a complete solution for modern digital marketers, developers, and content creators.

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Ready to Take Control of Your Shortlinks?

If this series has shown you the value and potential of the Shortlink Manager module, you can get started right away. This project is open-source and ready for you to explore on GitHub. You can download the module, contribute to its development, or simply check out the code. It's a strategic tool designed to help you succeed, and your feedback and collaboration are welcome.

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