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Outbound Link Tracking

Monitor clicks on external links

SimpleData automatically tracks when visitors click on links that lead to external websites. This helps you understand which external resources your visitors are interested in.

⚙️ How It Works

The tracker automatically detects clicks on links pointing to different domains and records them as outbound link events. No configuration needed!

What Gets Tracked

  • ✓Clicks on any link to an external domain
  • ✓The full destination URL
  • ✓The page where the click occurred
  • ✓Timestamp of the click

Use Cases

  • →Track affiliate link performance
  • →Monitor clicks to partner websites
  • →Measure engagement with external resources
  • →Identify popular external references
  • →Track social media profile link clicks

📋 Common Examples

• Links to your social media profiles
• Affiliate or partner links
• External documentation or resources
• Payment processor links
• External signup or registration forms

🔒 Privacy Note

Only the click event and destination URL are recorded. No personal information about the visitor is tracked. This complies with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

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