WP Plugin: Shrink your affiliate links - GoFuckYourself.com

$5 submissions · 01-28-2010, 01:31 PM

Own a WP blog? This is pretty nifty!

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/pretty-link/

Shrink, track and share any URL on the Internet from your WordPress website. You can now shorten links using your own domain name (as opposed to using tinyurl.com, bit.ly, or any other link shrinking service)! In addition to creating clean links, Pretty Link tracks each hit on your URL and provides a full, detailed report of where the hit came from, the browser, os and host. Pretty Link is a killer plugin for people who want to mask their affiliate links, track clicks from emails, their links on Twitter to come from their own domain, or generally increase the reach of their website by spreading these links on forums or comments on other blogs.

Nikitos · 01-28-2010, 03:23 PM

Sounds good. Thanks for sharing! I'll try it.

fris · 01-28-2010, 03:31 PM

good plugin, I own pretty link pro ;)

cyber · 01-28-2010, 04:38 PM

Also, if anyone is interested in only the short links without all the other tracking information:

You can have very, very short links like this:

http://www.cutiesr.us/a/4305

That go to their corresponding posts. #4305 is the post's ID, and goes here:

http://www.cutiesr.us/4305-erica-won...fect-tits.html

(your perma link will change depending on your settings, of course).

All you need is the following ...

Create folder "a" in your root.

Inside, create two files, ".htaccess" and "index.php"

Inside the .htaccess file, put:

Code:

Options +FollowSymlinks
RewriteEngine On

RewriteRule ^([0-9]+)$ /a/index.php?id=$1 [R=301,L]

inside index.php put:

PHP Code:


			
<?
// URL variables
$id = $_GET['id'];
if(!ctype_digit($id)){header("Location: /");}
// Include base WP files and connect to DB
include('../wp-config.php');
mysql_connect(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD) or die(mysql_error());
mysql_select_db(DB_NAME) or die(mysql_error());
$result = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM {$table_prefix}posts WHERE ID='{$id}' LIMIT 1");
$row = mysql_fetch_assoc($result);

$url = get_permalink($id);
header("Location: {$url}");
exit();

And whala, you've got your very own short URLs!

edit: hi fris!

crockett · 01-28-2010, 05:50 PM

Nice little plug-in

$5 submissions · 01-28-2010, 07:27 PM

Bump for a helpful WP resource

CYF · 01-28-2010, 07:43 PM

nice stuff

selena · 01-28-2010, 08:19 PM

I've been using Twitter Friendly Links exclusively for that purpose, but I will have to check this out. If I am reading the OP right, that would do away with me having to use a links.php file to mask affiliate urls.

Coolness, and thanks for sharing!

closer · 01-28-2010, 08:30 PM

Anyone using the PRO version of this?

If I read well, then you can change all exsisting links with the PRO version?

2012 · 01-28-2010, 08:36 PM

sounds like a blast. thanks !

fris · 01-28-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by closer

Anyone using the PRO version of this?

If I read well, then you can change all exsisting links with the PRO version?

ya plus a bunch of other features, i bought the unlimited pro license

digifan · 01-28-2010, 11:16 PM

That's very cool!

JeanClaude VanDamme · 01-29-2010, 01:04 AM

"gocodes" plugin does it well

tranza · 01-29-2010, 07:02 AM

Seems to be a good one, thanks for sharing!

01-28-2010, 01:31 PM	#1
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	WP Plugin: Shrink your affiliate links Own a WP blog? This is pretty nifty! http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/pretty-link/ Shrink, track and share any URL on the Internet from your WordPress website. You can now shorten links using your own domain name (as opposed to using tinyurl.com, bit.ly, or any other link shrinking service)! In addition to creating clean links, Pretty Link tracks each hit on your URL and provides a full, detailed report of where the hit came from, the browser, os and host. Pretty Link is a killer plugin for people who want to mask their affiliate links, track clicks from emails, their links on Twitter to come from their own domain, or generally increase the reach of their website by spreading these links on forums or comments on other blogs. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Nikitos Confirmed User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 372	Sounds good. Thanks for sharing! I'll try it. __________________ IdolBucks.com - the best Asian affiliate program

01-28-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,372	good plugin, I own pretty link pro ;) __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

01-28-2010, 05:50 PM	#5
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	Nice little plug-in __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

01-28-2010, 07:27 PM	#6
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Bump for a helpful WP resource __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-28-2010, 04:38 PM	#4
cyber Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 182	Also, if anyone is interested in only the short links without all the other tracking information: You can have very, very short links like this: http://www.cutiesr.us/a/4305 That go to their corresponding posts. #4305 is the post's ID, and goes here: http://www.cutiesr.us/4305-erica-won...fect-tits.html (your perma link will change depending on your settings, of course). All you need is the following ... Create folder "a" in your root. Inside, create two files, ".htaccess" and "index.php" Inside the .htaccess file, put: Code: Options +FollowSymlinks RewriteEngine On RewriteRule ^([0-9]+)$ /a/index.php?id=$1 [R=301,L] inside index.php put: PHP Code: `<? // URL variables $id = $_GET['id']; if(!ctype_digit($id)){header("Location: /");} // Include base WP files and connect to DB include('../wp-config.php'); mysql_connect(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD) or die(mysql_error()); mysql_select_db(DB_NAME) or die(mysql_error()); $result = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM {$table_prefix}posts WHERE ID='{$id}' LIMIT 1"); $row = mysql_fetch_assoc($result); $url = get_permalink($id); header("Location: {$url}"); exit();` And whala, you've got your very own short URLs! edit: hi fris!

01-28-2010, 07:43 PM	#7
CYF Coupon Guru Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 10,973	nice stuff __________________ Webmaster Coupons Coupons and discounts for hosting, domains, SSL Certs, and more! AmeriNOC Coupons \| Certified Hosting Coupons \| Hosting Coupons \| Domain Name Coupons

01-28-2010, 08:19 PM	#8
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	I've been using Twitter Friendly Links exclusively for that purpose, but I will have to check this out. If I am reading the OP right, that would do away with me having to use a links.php file to mask affiliate urls. Coolness, and thanks for sharing! __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

01-28-2010, 08:30 PM	#9
closer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ICQ :: 34739932 :: Les Pays-Bas Posts: 1,707	Anyone using the PRO version of this? If I read well, then you can change all exsisting links with the PRO version? __________________ HOT DOMAIN NAMES FOR SALE: EUROPEAN: MACHO.FR ⌘ KINKY.ES ⌘ SEXTOONS.CO.UK ⌘ DOT COMS: DJSEX.COM ⌘ FAQBOX.COM ⌘ WEBCAMSTV.COM ⌘ SEXTWEET.COM ⌘ PORNVOUCHER.COM ⌘ GAYBF.COM \| GAYBFF.COM ⌘ GAYSEXDATE.COM \| GAYSEXDATING.COM

01-28-2010, 08:36 PM	#10
2012 So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 17,189	sounds like a blast. thanks !

01-28-2010, 11:16 PM	#12
digifan The Profiler Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ICQ 76281726 and I'm female Posts: 14,618	That's very cool! __________________ [email protected] Webair Rocks

01-29-2010, 01:04 AM	#13
JeanClaude VanDamme Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belgium Posts: 652	"gocodes" plugin does it well

01-29-2010, 07:02 AM	#14
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	Seems to be a good one, thanks for sharing! __________________ I'm just a newbie.