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Short Links
Short Links is a URL management solution that generates custom WordPress endpoints for easy-to-remember, shareable short links. Create branded short URLs that automatically redirect to any destination with a simple admin interface and optional debug logging for tracking and troubleshooting.
### Key Features
- Custom URL Endpoints - Create memorable short URL slugs that redirect automatically
- Admin Settings Manager - Intuitive table interface to manage all short links
- Rewrite Rule Integration - Automatic WordPress permalink structure management
- URL Validation - Automatic slug sanitization and destination validation
- Debug Logging - Optional logging to track short link access
- Quick Testing - Built-in "Test" button to verify links work correctly
- Copy Functionality - One-click clipboard copy for easy sharing
- Bulk Management - Add, edit, and remove multiple links
### Admin Interface Components
- Settings Page - Clean admin interface under CWP Snippets menu
- Short Links Table - Sortable table showing all endpoints
- Quick Actions - Test, copy, and remove buttons for each link
- Debug Logging Toggle - Enable/disable logging with AJAX auto-save
- Add New - Button to add additional short link rows
- Instructions Section - Built-in setup and usage documentation
- Field Guidelines - Help text for proper slug and URL formatting
### Requirements
✓ WordPress 5.8 or higher
✓ CWP Snippets plugin installed
✓ PHP 7.4 or higher
✓ Permalink structure enabled (not plain)
### How It Works
1. Create Endpoint - Enter a memorable slug (e.g., "promo2026")
2. Set Destination - Provide the full URL to redirect to
3. Save Settings - Store in WordPress options table
4. Add Rewrite Rule - Automatically creates WordPress endpoint
5. Test Link - Verify redirect works before sharing
6. Share - Distribute short link via social media, email, or print
### Features in Detail
Custom Endpoints
- Create unlimited short links
- 301 permanent redirects to preserve SEO
- Internal or external destination support
- No query parameters or tracking codes required
Admin Management
- View all short links in organized table
- Edit any link at any time
- Delete unused links to keep organized
- Bulk actions for multiple links
URL Features
- Automatic slug sanitization (lowercase, letters/numbers/hyphens only)
- Full destination URL validation
- 301 redirects for SEO best practices
- Error handling for missing links (404 responses)
Debug Logging
- Optional access logging to CWP error log
- Track when short links are used
- Monitor redirect performance
- Enable/disable with toggle switch
Rewrite Rules
- Automatic rule generation per short link
- Proper WordPress hook integration
- Flush management for permalink updates
- Query variable registration
### Security Features
- Admin capability checks (manage_options required)
- Nonce verification on AJAX operations
- URL validation and sanitization
- Prepared database statements
- Escaped output in admin interface
- XSS protection on user input
### Ideal For
- Social media link sharing
- Email marketing campaigns
- QR code generation
- Event promotion and registration
- Marketing campaign tracking
- Brand consistency across channels
- Document distribution
- Affiliate link management
### What's Included
✓ Short link endpoint creation and management
✓ Admin settings page with table interface
✓ Rewrite rule management
✓ URL validation and sanitization
✓ Copy to clipboard functionality
✓ Debug logging system
✓ Test link verification button
✓ Built-in help and documentation
✓ Responsive mobile-friendly interface
✓ AJAX settings updates
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Complete URL management solution for creating branded short links and custom WordPress endpoints with professional admin interface and optional access logging.
### Key Features
- Custom URL Endpoints - Create memorable short URL slugs that redirect automatically
- Admin Settings Manager - Intuitive table interface to manage all short links
- Rewrite Rule Integration - Automatic WordPress permalink structure management
- URL Validation - Automatic slug sanitization and destination validation
- Debug Logging - Optional logging to track short link access
- Quick Testing - Built-in "Test" button to verify links work correctly
- Copy Functionality - One-click clipboard copy for easy sharing
- Bulk Management - Add, edit, and remove multiple links
### Admin Interface Components
- Settings Page - Clean admin interface under CWP Snippets menu
- Short Links Table - Sortable table showing all endpoints
- Quick Actions - Test, copy, and remove buttons for each link
- Debug Logging Toggle - Enable/disable logging with AJAX auto-save
- Add New - Button to add additional short link rows
- Instructions Section - Built-in setup and usage documentation
- Field Guidelines - Help text for proper slug and URL formatting
### Requirements
✓ WordPress 5.8 or higher
✓ CWP Snippets plugin installed
✓ PHP 7.4 or higher
✓ Permalink structure enabled (not plain)
### How It Works
1. Create Endpoint - Enter a memorable slug (e.g., "promo2026")
2. Set Destination - Provide the full URL to redirect to
3. Save Settings - Store in WordPress options table
4. Add Rewrite Rule - Automatically creates WordPress endpoint
5. Test Link - Verify redirect works before sharing
6. Share - Distribute short link via social media, email, or print
### Features in Detail
Custom Endpoints
- Create unlimited short links
- 301 permanent redirects to preserve SEO
- Internal or external destination support
- No query parameters or tracking codes required
Admin Management
- View all short links in organized table
- Edit any link at any time
- Delete unused links to keep organized
- Bulk actions for multiple links
URL Features
- Automatic slug sanitization (lowercase, letters/numbers/hyphens only)
- Full destination URL validation
- 301 redirects for SEO best practices
- Error handling for missing links (404 responses)
Debug Logging
- Optional access logging to CWP error log
- Track when short links are used
- Monitor redirect performance
- Enable/disable with toggle switch
Rewrite Rules
- Automatic rule generation per short link
- Proper WordPress hook integration
- Flush management for permalink updates
- Query variable registration
### Security Features
- Admin capability checks (manage_options required)
- Nonce verification on AJAX operations
- URL validation and sanitization
- Prepared database statements
- Escaped output in admin interface
- XSS protection on user input
### Ideal For
- Social media link sharing
- Email marketing campaigns
- QR code generation
- Event promotion and registration
- Marketing campaign tracking
- Brand consistency across channels
- Document distribution
- Affiliate link management
### What's Included
✓ Short link endpoint creation and management
✓ Admin settings page with table interface
✓ Rewrite rule management
✓ URL validation and sanitization
✓ Copy to clipboard functionality
✓ Debug logging system
✓ Test link verification button
✓ Built-in help and documentation
✓ Responsive mobile-friendly interface
✓ AJAX settings updates
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Complete URL management solution for creating branded short links and custom WordPress endpoints with professional admin interface and optional access logging.
Downloads
- Download v1.0.0 short-links-1.0.0.zip
