=== LinkGenius === Contributors: all-affiliates Tags: affiliate links, link manager, link branding, affiliate disclosure, link shortener, affiliate, links, link management, shorten, management, affiliate link manager, link cloaking, link tracking, link shortening, link redirection, affiliate link management, linkgenius, link genius, shorturl, short links, pretty links, better links, shorter links, bitly, tinyurl, 301, 302, 307, redirects, affiliates, affiliate marketing, plugin, url cloaking, url redirection, url shortener, shorten urls, affiilate urls, affiliate seo, affiliate auto link, automatic linking, link tracker, affiliate url, affiliate marketing plugin, manage affiliate links Donate link: https://all-affiliates.com/linkgenius/ Requires at least: 6.2 Tested up to: 6.3.1 Requires PHP: 8.0 Stable tag: 1.0.1 License: GPL2 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html == Description == LinkGenius is a powerful affiliate link management plugin that allows you simplify the management of your affiliate links. Ensuring a seamless user experience for your audience while complying with FTC guidelines and unlocking a new level of efficiency. Let’s take a closer look at what LinkGenius has to offer: = Link management: = Easily add, edit, and delete affiliate links using LinkGenius. Keep your links organized and easily accessible by categorizing them as needed. = Easily add individual links or link lists = Display individual links or a list of affiliate links based on tags or categories to provide a cohesive representation of related links. Customize the layout using templates or separators and order them alphabetically or with a specific order. LinkGenius supports multiple bocks for creating links or lists, shortcodes or by simply selecting a text in the block editor. = Customizable link appearance = Customize the appearance of your affiliate links, including attributes like opening in a new window, adding classes, ugc and sponsored attributes, and custom rel attributes. = Affiliate disclosure = Maintain compliance with FTC guidelines and build trust with your audience by adding an affiliate disclosure statement to your content. Alternatively, you can utilize a tooltip or appended text to clearly indicate which links are affiliate links. = Link cloaking = Enhance the appearance and security of your affiliate links by cloaking them. Create shorter, branded, and more memorable links that are less likely to be blocked by ad-blockers or marked as spam. Customize link cloaking on a per-link basis. = Multiple Redirect Types = Take full control over how your users are redirected, including 301 (Permanent), 302 (Temporary), 307 (Temporary) redirects. = Pro Features = LinkGenius is developing additional advanced features for professional users. Go to [All-affiliates.com](https://all-affiliates.com/linkgenius/pro/) to get notified when it is released. - Automatic link insertion: Automatically insert affiliate links into your content by linking specific keywords to affiliate URLs. Exclude certain pages or posts from automatic link insertion. - Destination checker: Easily check the final URL of an affiliate link and store it for future comparison. - Expiring Links: Set an expiration date on your links and redirect users to a specific location after clicking an expired link. You can also make links expire after a certain number of clicks. - Geotargeting: Redirect visitors based on their country of origin to geographically appropriate affiliate URLs. Show different links in tag or category lists based on the visitor's country. - Link tracking with Google Analytics: Track link clicks using Google Analytics, either via JavaScript or server-side. Customize event names and additional parameters. == Installation == ### Install LinkGenius from withint Wordpress 1. Visit the plugins page within your dashboard and select "Add New"; 1. Search for "LinkGenius"; 1. Activate LinkGenius from your Plugins page; 1. Navigate to the 'LinkGenius' menu in your WordPress dashboard to start managing your affiliate links. ### Install LinkGenius Manually 1. Upload the `linkgenius` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. 1. Navigate to the 'LinkGenius' menu in your WordPress dashboard to start managing your affiliate links. == Frequently Asked Questions == = How can I add affiliate links using LinkGenius? = After installing and activating LinkGenius, navigate to the 'LinkGenius' menu in your WordPress dashboard. From there, you can easily add, edit, and delete your affiliate links. = Can I customize the appearance of my affiliate links? = Absolutely! LinkGenius allows you to customize the appearance of your affiliate links, including attributes such as opening in a new window, additional classes, ugc and sponsored attributes, and custom rel attributes. = Is LinkGenius compliant with FTC guidelines? = Yes, LinkGenius includes a feature to add an affiliate disclosure statement to your content, ensuring compliance with FTC guidelines and building trust with your audience. = Can I organize my affiliate links into categories or tags? = Yes, LinkGenius provides the functionality to categorize your affiliate links, making it easier to organize and display related links. You can create lists of affiliate links based on tags or categories, with customizable layouts and sorting options. = What is link cloaking, and why should I use it? = Link cloaking is a feature in LinkGenius that creates shorter, branded, and more memorable affiliate links. It also helps to hide the original affiliate link, making it less likely to be blocked by ad-blockers or marked as spam. = How can I track the performance of my affiliate links? = LinkGenius offers link tracking capabilities using Google Analytics. You can track link performance either via JavaScript or serverside (for social media use). Customize event names and add additional parameters to gain valuable insights. == Screenshots == 1. Add affiliate link 2. Link appearance 3. Link Disclosure 4. Manage links in content 5. Tooltip Disclosure 6. Disclosure Settings == Changelog == = 1.0.1 = - Processed feedback of the Wordpress review team = 1.0.0 = - Initial release of LinkGenius plugin. == Upgrade Notice == There is a new release of the LinkGenius plugin. Enjoy the powerful link management features to enhance your affiliate marketing strategies. == License == LinkGenius is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html == Credits == LinkGenius is developed by [all-affiliates.com](https://all-affiliates.com).