Pretty Links Pro | Custom Link Shortener, Branded Link Management

Description

The Custom Link Shortener, Branded Link Management addon expands Pretty Links Pro with a custom shortener that converts long URLs into short addresses under your own domain, creating editable slugs like yoursite.com/go/promo and applying 301, 302, or 307 redirects as needed. The addon brings together category organization, target link cloaking, and click statistics in the same panel, built for affiliates, marketers, and content creators who need to manage dozens of URLs without relying on external services.

Key Features

• Custom slugs per link
  Creates short, editable identifiers for each shortened URL on your own domain.
• Multiple redirect types
  Lets you choose between HTTP 301, 302, and 307 codes depending on each link’s goal.
• Destination cloaking
  Keeps your own domain visible in the browser bar while redirecting the user.
• Organization categories and tags
  Groups large volumes of URLs by campaign, partner, or topic right in the admin.
• Built-in click statistics
  Logs visits and generates reports directly in the WordPress dashboard, with no external tool needed.

Benefits of Custom Link Shortener, Branded Link Management

• Brand identity in every share
  Short URLs with your domain build recognition and generate trust before the click.
• Centralized control in WordPress
  All links are managed right on your own site, with no dependency on third-party platforms.
• Change the destination without redoing your promotion
  Updating the target link keeps the shared slug working across every channel.
• Higher click-through rate
  Short, readable addresses tend to convert better than long URLs packed with parameters.

Who Is It For?

• Affiliates managing dozens of commission URLs who need to mask parameters.
• Marketing teams running paid and organic campaigns that need their own tracking.
• Content creators, bloggers, and influencers sharing links on social media, newsletters, and podcasts.

Built for anyone who needs to turn long URLs into trackable branded addresses without migrating to an external shortening service, this addon delivers the operational foundation to build campaigns, affiliate links, and promotional materials right from WordPress. The combination of editable slugs, configurable redirects, and built-in metrics brings the entire creation, distribution, and measurement cycle together on a single screen.

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