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Creating Links

This guide covers everything you need to know about creating links in LegendLinks, from simple links to advanced configurations.

Quick Start: Simple Link

Step 1: Navigate to Add New

  1. Go to LegendLinks → Links
  2. Click "+ New Link" button (or LegendLinks → Add New)

Step 2: Enter Basic Information

  • Target URL: The destination URL (required)
  • Title: Friendly name for your link (optional)
  • Slug: Short part of your link (auto-generated if empty)

Step 3: Save

Click Save Link - that's it! Your link is ready.

Example:

  • Target URL: https://example.com/product
  • Slug: product
  • Result: yoursite.com/go/product

Advanced Link Creation

For more control, use the advanced link editor with tabs.

Accessing Advanced Editor

  1. Go to LegendLinks → Add New
  2. All tabs are available for advanced configuration

Tab Guide

Basic Info Tab

Essential link information.

Target URL

  • Required: Yes
  • Description: The destination URL users will be redirected to
  • Format: Full URL with http:// or https://
  • Example: https://example.com/product

Title

  • Required: No
  • Description: Friendly name for your link
  • Use Case: Organization, search, identification
  • Example: "Summer Sale Product"

Slug

  • Required: No (auto-generated if empty)
  • Description: Short part of your link
  • Format: Lowercase, hyphens, numbers (no spaces)
  • Example: summer-sale
  • Result: yoursite.com/go/summer-sale
  • Best Practice: Use descriptive, memorable slugs

Redirect Type

  • Options:
    • 301 Permanent - Best for SEO (recommended) - Available in all plans
    • 302 Temporary - For campaigns - Available in all plans
    • 307 Temporary - Preserves request method - Available in all plans
    • JavaScript - For tracking scripts - Pro plan or higher
    • Meta Refresh - HTML redirect - Pro plan or higher
    • Cloaked - Iframe-based (hides destination URL) - Pro plan or higher
    • Stealth Redirects - Randomized paths (bypasses ad-blockers) - Pro plan or higher
  • Default: 301 Permanent
  • Recommendation: Use 301 for most links

Link Attributes

  • Nofollow: Tells search engines not to follow
  • Sponsored: Indicates sponsored/affiliate link
  • UGC: User-generated content link
  • Recommendation: Enable Nofollow + Sponsored for affiliate links

Status

  • Active: Link is live and redirecting
  • Inactive: Link is disabled
  • Scheduled: Link will activate/deactivate on schedule

Categories & Tags

  • Categories: Organize links into groups
  • Tags: Add labels for filtering
  • Use Case: Organization, bulk operations, filtering

Advanced Tab

Advanced redirect and behavior options.

Redirect Delay

  • Description: Delay before redirect (milliseconds)
  • Default: 0ms (instant)
  • Use Case: Allow tracking scripts to fire
  • Example: 500ms delay for analytics

Open in New Tab

  • Description: Opens link in new browser tab
  • Default: Disabled
  • Use Case: Keep users on your site

Preserve Query Parameters

  • Description: Pass query parameters to target URL
  • Default: Enabled
  • Example: yoursite.com/go/link?ref=social → target.com?ref=social

Link Scheduling

  • Start Date: When link becomes active
  • End Date: When link expires
  • Use Case: Time-limited campaigns, promotions

Custom CSS Classes

  • Description: Add custom CSS classes to link
  • Use Case: Styling, JavaScript targeting

UTM Parameters Tab

Add tracking parameters automatically.

Enable UTM Parameters

  • Description: Automatically append UTM parameters to target URL
  • Default: Disabled

Campaign Source

  • Example: google, facebook, newsletter
  • Description: Where traffic originates

Campaign Medium

  • Example: cpc, email, social
  • Description: Marketing medium

Campaign Name

  • Example: summer_sale_2024
  • Description: Campaign identifier

Campaign Term

  • Example: running shoes
  • Description: Paid search keywords

Campaign Content

  • Example: logolink, textlink
  • Description: Differentiate similar content

Example Result:

https://example.com/product?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=summer_sale

Rotation / A/B Tab

Test multiple URLs with weighted distribution.

Note: URL Rotation / A/B Testing is available in Pro, Plus, and Business plans.

Enable URL Rotation

  • Description: Allow multiple target URLs for this link
  • Use Case: A/B testing, weighted distribution
  • Plan Requirement: Pro plan or higher

Rotation Targets

Add multiple URLs with weights:

Example:

  • URL 1: https://example.com/variant-a (Weight: 30%)
  • URL 2: https://example.com/variant-b (Weight: 50%)
  • URL 3: https://example.com/variant-c (Weight: 20%)

Weighted vs. Equal Split

  • Weighted: Use percentages (e.g., 30%, 50%, 20%)
  • Equal Split (A/B Mode): Set all weights to 0 for equal distribution
  • Total Weight: Should equal 100% (or 0 for equal split)

Analytics Per Variant

  • View click counts for each variant
  • Track performance
  • Make data-driven decisions

Best Practices:

  • Start with equal split for A/B testing
  • Use weighted distribution for proven winners
  • Monitor analytics to optimize weights

Learn More: For detailed A/B testing strategies, analytics interpretation, and advanced configuration options, see our A/B Testing Guide.

Geo/Device Tab

Target users by location or device.

Note: Geo-Targeting and Device Targeting are available in Pro, Plus, and Business plans.

Geo-Targeting

Redirect users based on country.

Enable Geo-Targeting:

  • Description: Redirect based on user's country
  • Supported: 249 countries
  • Plan Requirement: Pro plan or higher

Country-Specific URLs:

  • US: https://example.com/us
  • UK: https://example.com/uk
  • Default: Fallback URL for other countries

Example:

  • US users → example.com/us-product
  • UK users → example.com/uk-product
  • Others → example.com/product (default)

Device Targeting

Redirect based on device type.

Plan Requirement: Pro plan or higher

iOS Targeting:

  • Enable: Redirect iOS users to App Store
  • App Store URL: Your app's App Store link
  • Fallback: Default URL if App Store unavailable

Android Targeting:

  • Enable: Redirect Android users to Play Store
  • Play Store URL: Your app's Play Store link
  • Fallback: Default URL if Play Store unavailable

Example:

  • iOS users → App Store link
  • Android users → Play Store link
  • Desktop/Other → Default URL

Best Practices:

  • Use for app promotion campaigns
  • Always set fallback URLs
  • Test on actual devices

Health & Fallback Tab

Monitor link health and set fallbacks.

Link Health Monitoring

  • Status: Healthy, Broken, Unknown
  • Last Checked: When health was last verified
  • Auto-Check: Enabled in Settings → Self-Healing

Fallback URL

  • Description: URL to redirect to if main link breaks
  • Use Case: Ensure links always work
  • Example: Homepage or "Link Unavailable" page

Auto-Activate Fallback

  • Description: Automatically use fallback when main link breaks
  • Default: Enabled (if Self-Healing is enabled)
  • Recommendation: Enable for critical links

Health Check Frequency

  • Controlled by: Settings → Self-Healing → Health Check Frequency
  • Options: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
  • Default: Daily

Email Notifications

  • Description: Receive email when link breaks
  • Controlled by: Settings → Self-Healing → Email Notifications
  • Recipients: Site administrator

Best Practices:

  • Always set a fallback URL
  • Enable auto-activate for important links
  • Monitor health status regularly

Link Creation Workflow

Simple Link (Quick)

  1. Enter Target URL
  2. (Optional) Enter Slug
  3. Click Save

Standard Link (Recommended)

  1. Basic Info: Target URL, Title, Slug, Redirect Type
  2. Link Attributes: Enable Nofollow/Sponsored if needed
  3. Categories/Tags: Organize
  4. Click Save

Advanced Link (Full Control)

  1. Basic Info: Complete all fields
  2. Advanced: Set redirect delay, scheduling
  3. UTM Parameters: Add tracking (if needed)
  4. Rotation/A/B: Set up testing (if needed)
  5. Geo/Device: Configure targeting (if needed)
  6. Health & Fallback: Set fallback URL
  7. Click Save

Tips & Best Practices

Slug Naming

  • ✅ Use lowercase
  • ✅ Use hyphens (not underscores)
  • ✅ Keep it short and memorable
  • ✅ Avoid special characters
  • ❌ Don't use spaces

Redirect Types

  • 301: Permanent redirects (SEO-friendly)
  • 302: Temporary campaigns
  • Cloaked: Only if ad-blockers are blocking

Organization

  • Use Categories for broad organization
  • Use Tags for specific filtering
  • Create Templates for common link types

Testing

  • Test links after creation
  • Verify redirect works
  • Check analytics are tracking
  • Test on different devices (if using device targeting)

Next Steps

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