Switchy is a link engagement platform that generates short URLs with native retargeting pixel integration for major ad networks and offers a two‑click Open Graph editor for customizable link previews. It delivers GDPR/CCPA‑compliant consent, real‑time analytics, A/B testing, custom branded domains, and API/webhook access for performance marketers, e‑commerce brands, and digital agencies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Marketers and advertisers often rely on generic URL shorteners that lack built‑in tracking pixels and visual customization, making it difficult to capture click‑level data, enforce privacy consent, and optimize click‑through rates for social media posts and ad campaigns.
Solution
Switchy delivers an all‑in‑one link engagement platform that generates short URLs with native pixel integration for major ad networks (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Ads, etc.). The UI lets users edit Open Graph metadata—title, description, image—in two clicks, producing link previews that drive higher CTR. Embedded pixels fire only after a GDPR/CCPA‑compliant consent overlay, ensuring lawful data collection. All interaction data (clicks, referrers, device, conversion events) streams to a real‑time analytics dashboard where users can run A/B tests, segment audiences, and export results via API. The service also supports custom branded domains and offers an affiliate program for performance partners.
Target Audience
The primary customers are performance marketers, e‑commerce brands, and digital agencies that run paid social and search campaigns and need granular click‑level retargeting data and link‑level optimization.
Features
- Short URL engine with automatic injection of retargeting pixels for 15+ advertising platforms
- Two‑click Open Graph editor that updates title, description, and thumbnail for each link
- GDPR/CCPA opt‑in pop‑up with customizable branding and redirect to privacy policy
- Real‑time dashboard showing clicks, referrer sources, geo‑location, and conversion metrics
- Built‑in A/B testing module to compare variant link configurations and auto‑select winners
- Custom domain (CNAME) support for brand‑consistent link branding (e.g., link.mycompany.com)
- RESTful API and webhook endpoints for programmatic link creation, event streaming, and data export
- Affiliate/partner portal with tracking links and commission reporting