Overview
Trackable Links allow you to create branded short links that track every click with detailed attribution. Insert these links into DM campaigns and messages to measure engagement, understand customer behavior, and optimize your outreach.Every link automatically tracks clicks with detailed metadata including location, device, browser,
and per-user attribution through unique tracking parameters.
Key Features
Click Tracking
Monitor every click with detailed analytics including geographic location, device type, and
browser information.
Per-User Attribution
Track which specific customers clicked your links using unique tracking parameters automatically
added to each send.
Campaign Integration
Insert links into DM campaigns to track performance.
Custom Domains
Use custom branded domains for your short links to build trust and brand recognition (available
upon request).
Creating Your First Link
Configure Link Details
Fill in the link information: - Display Name: A friendly label for the link (e.g., “Holiday
Sale”, “New Product Launch”) - Short URL: Choose your custom slug (the part after the domain)
- Destination URL: Where users will be redirected when they click the link
Select Domain
Choose which domain to use for your short link: - brry.io: The default Blueberry domain
(always available) - Custom domain: Your branded domain (if configured)
If you have multiple custom domains, select which one to use. Your primary domain is selected by
default.
Using Links in Campaigns
You can insert trackable links into your DM campaigns using the Insert Link button when composing messages. Blueberry automatically personalizes each link with unique tracking for every recipient.Link Tracking
Every time someone clicks a tracked link:Attribution Applied
Blueberry uniquely maps each link click back to the user that clicked on the link, and the message
the link was sent in. click.
Analytics Updated
Click data appears in your link analytics dashboard with a detailed breakdown by:
- Total clicks
- Unique users
- Geographic location
- Device type and browser
- Click timestamps
Managing Links
Viewing Analytics
Review Metrics
The analytics dashboard shows:
- Total Clicks: All-time click count
- Recent Activity: Clicks in the last 7 days
- Click Timeline: Visual chart of clicks over time
- Geographic Distribution: Map of where clicks originated
- Device Breakdown: Desktop vs mobile usage
- Top Referrers: Where users found your link
Custom Domains
Custom domains let you use your own branded domain for short links instead of brry.io, building trust and brand recognition.Custom domains are available upon request. Contact Blueberry support to set up a custom domain
for your brand.
Best Practices
Choose Memorable Slugs
Choose Memorable Slugs
Create slugs that are:
- Short and easy to type
- Descriptive of the content (e.g.,
winter-sale,new-product) - Consistent with your naming conventions
- Free of special characters (use hyphens for spaces)
holiday-dealssummer-collectionfree-shipping
- Random characters:
a7f3k9x2 - Too long:
check-out-our-amazing-new-summer-collection-with-discounts - Special characters:
sale_2024!
Organize by Campaign
Organize by Campaign
Create links specific to each campaign or initiative to make tracking easier:
-
black-friday-2024instead of a genericsale -
newsletter-marchinstead of a genericnewsletter -
instagram-ad-springto track specific channels
Test Before Sending
Test Before Sending
Always test your links before including them in campaigns:
- Click the link yourself to verify it redirects correctly.
- Check the destination page loads properly.
- Test on both mobile and desktop.
- Verify tracking parameters are working.
Test clicks appear in your analytics dashboard within seconds.
Monitor Performance
Monitor Performance
Regularly review link analytics to understand what’s working:
- Compare click-through rates across different campaigns
- Identify which offers or products generate the most interest
- Analyze geographic and device data for targeting insights
- Track conversion patterns over time
- Optimize future campaign messaging
- Adjust targeting parameters
- Test different offer types
- Improve call-to-action language
Troubleshooting
Link Not Working
Link Not Working
If a link isn’t redirecting properly:
Verify Destination URL
Confirm the destination URL is valid and accessible:
- Visit the destination URL directly in a browser
- Check for typos in the URL
- Ensure the destination page is live and not behind authentication
Clicks Not Tracking
Clicks Not Tracking
If clicks aren’t appearing in analytics:
Wait for Processing
Click data typically appears within 10-30 seconds, but can take up to 5 minutes during high traffic.
Check Click Source
Some clicks may not be tracked:
- Link previews by messaging apps
- Bot traffic (automatically filtered)
- Clicks with ad blockers or privacy tools
Blueberry filters bot traffic and link preview requests to show accurate human engagement only.

