=== LinksTrackly ===
Contributors: linkstrackly
Tags: link redirect, url shortener, click tracking, link rotator, marketing tools
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

LinksTrackly is a lightweight link redirect and click tracking plugin inspired by the LinksTrackly routing engine.

== Description ==

Shrink, beautify, and track your URLs using your own domain name. Replace long, cumbersome affiliate links with professional, branded ones that build trust and drive conversions. Simple, powerful, and designed for marketers.

Managing your online presence shouldn't be complicated. With **Linkstrackly**, you can take control of your links in a simple four-step path:

**Linkstrackly: An All-in-One Link Management Solution**
Linkstrackly is designed for affiliate marketers, bloggers, and social media managers who need an intuitive tool to manage their URLs. Our mission is to provide a robust framework that simplifies link branding and performance tracking within the WordPress ecosystem.

== Quick and Easy Setup ==
Getting started with Linkstrackly is straightforward—no technical expertise required.
1. **Simple Link Creation:** Easily transform lengthy URLs with dashes and characters into short, memorable links.
2. **Domain Integration:** Use your own domain name to maintain brand consistency across all shared content.

== Powerful Link & Management Features ==
Unlock the full potential of your website with advanced tracking and automation tools.
**Optimization Features:**
1. **Diverse Redirect Types:** Choose between 301, 302, and 307 redirects to suit your SEO and tracking needs.
2. **Advanced Analytics:** Access detailed reports that reveal visitor browsers, operating systems, and geographic origins.

== Taking Care of Your Performance ==
Linkstrackly provides a centralized interface to monitor your links without sacrificing site speed.
1. **Integrated Stats Package:** Track unique and total clicks directly from your WordPress dashboard.
2. **Clean Interface:** Manage thousands of links through a streamlined and professional administrative dashboard.
3. **Regular Updates:** A consistent development cycle ensures the plugin remains compatible with the latest WordPress versions.

**Linkstrackly — Built to make link management professional, reliable, and profitable.**

== Why Choose Linkstrackly? ==
1. **Branded Authority:** Use your own domain to build trust with your audience.
2. **Automated Growth:** Utilize keyword replacement and cloaked redirects to scale your marketing.
3. **Data-Driven Decisions:** Use click-tracking data to see which offers generate the most interest.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

1. **Do I need a third-party service to use Linkstrackly?**
No. Unlike other link shorteners, Linkstrackly works directly on your WordPress site using your own domain.

2. **Is there a limit to how many links I can create?**
No. You can create and manage as many unique links as your business requires.

3. **How do I track my link performance?**
Linkstrackly includes a built-in stats package that tracks unique and total clicks. For more detail, you can integrate it with Google Analytics.

4. **Will this plugin slow down my website?**
Linkstrackly is designed to be lightweight. It focuses on executing specific redirect tasks efficiently to maintain your blog's performance.

5. **Does the plugin support affiliate links?**
Yes! It is specifically designed to help affiliate marketers manage and beautify long, complex affiliate URLs.

6. **Is Linkstrackly GDPR compliant?**
The plugin allows you to manage how data is tracked, helping you maintain compliance while gathering necessary insights.

7. **Can I customize the redirect behavior?**
Yes. You can choose different redirect types and, with the Pro version, utilize geographic or cloaked redirects.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Link Configuration:** Users enter the target URL and create a custom slug (e.g., "my-product") to generate a clean, branded link.
2. **Redirect Management:** A simple dropdown menu allows users to select the redirect status (301, 302, or 307) for each link.
3. **Reporting Dashboard:** The plugin displays a visual summary of link hits, including total clicks and unique visitors over a specific timeframe.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Custom link generator
* Click logging
* Device detection
* CSV export
* Basic redirect modes (301, 302, Cloaked)

== Upgrade to Pro ==

The full LinksTrackly platform includes:

- Advanced traffic filtration (Bot / VPN / Proxy detection)
- Geo-based redirect (Country / Region)
- Device-based routing
- Weighted rotator
- Fraud detection & risk scoring
- Postbacks (S2S)
- Detailed reporting & analytics
- Campaign cost tracking
- Priority updates & support

Visit the LinksTrackly website to learn more.