Creepy Link vs Google Analytics: Simple Clarity vs Big Data
Sometimes you don't need a dashboard with 500 metrics. You just need to know if the link was clicked.
Google Analytics (GA4) is a powerhouse. It tracks sessions, bounce rates, engagement time, and events across entire websites.
But what if your "website" is just a PDF hosted on Dropbox? Or a Google Doc? Or a Notion page?
You can't install Google Analytics snippets on those platforms. This is where Creepy Link excels.
The "Snippet" Problem
To use Google Analytics, you must own the website code. You need to paste a JavaScript snippet into the <head>.
You cannot paste code into:
- A PDF file sent via email.
- A LinkedIn profile.
- A Google Sheet shared with a client.
- A third-party portfolio site that doesn't allow custom scripts.
The Redirect Solution
A creepy link generator works differently. It sits before the destination.
Because it tracks the redirect, it doesn't care where the final destination is. You can track engagement on any URL on the internet, even ones you don't own.
Scenario: The Investor Deck
Google Analytics approach: You build a custom landing page for your deck, install GA4, configure events, and send the link to the landing page. (High effort).
Creepy Link approach: You upload the deck to DocSend or Dropbox. You paste that URL into Creepy Link. You send the short link. (10 seconds effort).
Conclusion
Use Google Analytics for your company website. Use Creepy Link for everything else—your documents, your external profiles, and your direct communications.