You will find the Advanced Redirect settings on your WordPress admin area navigating to the ShortLinks Pro menu -> Settings -> Default Link Options. Here you can choose the type of advanced redirect that will be automatically applied to all links you create using ShortLinks Pro.
Also, you will find the Advanced Redirects settings on your link editing screen. This way, you’ll be able to configure specific links with a custom type of advanced redirect.
Cloacked redirects
Cloaked redirects display the destination page within an iframe on your domain, keeping your domain visible in the user’s browser address bar.
How It Works
- They remain on your domain visually.
- The destination content appears within a frame.
- The URL in their browser remains your shortened URL.
Use Cases
- Affiliate marketing (maintain your branding while showing affiliate content).
- Traffic retention (visitors technically stay on your site).
- Link branding (keep your domain visible).
You can find more information about cloacked redirects in the What is cloacking? section.
Meta Refresh
Meta refresh redirects use HTML meta tags to redirect users after a specified delay.
How It Works
- Creates a temporary page with an HTML meta refresh tag.
- Redirects after a configurable delay (in seconds).
- Displays optional message during the delay.
Use Cases
- When you want users to see a message before redirection.
- For compatibility with systems that don’t handle HTTP redirects well.
- To create a brief visibility of an intermediate page.
JavaScript Redirects
JavaScript redirects use client-side JavaScript to redirect users to the destination URL.
How It Works
- Executes JavaScript window.location to change the browser location.
- Can be set with a configurable delay.
- Allows for custom messages or branding during the delay.
Use Cases
- When you need to execute JavaScript before redirection.
- For compatibility with certain tracking systems.
- To create advanced transition effects between pages.
