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Setting Up Access Link for Your Website

Last updated on October 8, 2024

Access Links are special URLs provided by the AriseAds plugin that allow you to control access to specific content, Custom Ad Designs (CADs), and Invincible Ads on your website. By using Access Links, you can manage who sees, certain content, ads, track engagement, and customize the user experience based on predefined conditions.

Getting Started

Log in to your WordPress admin panel.

From the WP admin dashboard, go to AriseAds in the sidebar and select Access Links.

Creating a New Access Link

Follow these steps to create a new Access Link:

In your WordPress admin panel, navigate to AriseAds > Access Links.

At the top of the Access Links page, click the New Access Link button to open the creation form.

Filling the Access Link Details:

Access Link Name: Enter a descriptive name for your Access Link (e.g., “Premium Content Access”).

Redirection Type: Choose how users will be redirected when they click the Access Link. Options include:

  • Temporary (307): Indicates a temporary redirect; suitable if the destination URL might change.
  • Permanent (301): Indicates a permanent redirect; useful for SEO purposes.
  • Meta Refresh: Uses an HTML meta tag for redirection; works even if JavaScript is disabled.
  • JavaScript: Redirects using JavaScript; offers faster redirection.
  • Clean Referrer: Hides the original referrer for enhanced privacy.

Landing Page: Enter the URL where users will be redirected after clicking the access link.

Unique Key: A unique identifier for your Access Link. You can customize it or use the auto-generated key provided.

Use Pretty Link: Enable this option to create a cleaner URL structure (e.g., yourdomain.com/uniquekey instead of yourdomain.com/?uk=uniquekey).

Enable for Custom Ad Designs (CADs): Select which CADs should be accessible through this link. If left empty, no Custom Ad Designs will be displayed. (This option will only show is you have Custom Ad Designs Pro Extension active).

Enable for Invincible Ads: Check this box if you want Invincible Ads to be displayed to users accessing this link. (This option will only show is you have Invincible Ads Pro Extension active).

Allow Retention: Enable this to allow users to continue seeing the private content, CADs or Invincible Ads for a specified period after accessing the link.

  • Retention Time: Set the duration (e.g., 24 hours) for which the retention applies.
  • Retention Unit: Choose the time unit (minutes or hours).

Enable Nofollow: Check this box to add nofollow and noindex attributes to the redirect. This prevents search engines from following the link and passing SEO value to the landing page.

Enable Tracking: Enable this option to track clicks and visits for this Access Link. Useful for monitoring engagement and effectiveness.

Enable Parameter Forwarding: Check this to forward any URL parameters from the Access Link to the destination URL. This is helpful for preserving query strings or tracking parameters.

Status: Set the Access Link as Active or Inactive. Only active links will function on your site.

After filling in all the details, click the Create Access Link button to save your new link.

Managing Access Links

Once created, you can manage your Access Links through the Access Links Manager. Here’s how:

  1. View All Access Links:
  • Navigate to AriseAds > Access Links to see a list of all your created Access Links.
  1. Edit an Access Link:
  • Locate the Access Link you want to edit and click the Edit button associated with it.
  • Modify the desired options and click Update Access Link to save changes.
  1. Activate/Deactivate an Access Link:
  • Use the Activate or Deactivate options to enable or disable an Access Link without deleting it.
  1. Delete an Access Link:
  • Click the Delete button next to the Access Link you wish to remove.
  • Confirm the deletion when prompted. Note: Deleting an Access Link is irreversible.

Access Link Options Explained

Understanding each option is crucial for effectively utilizing Access Links. Here’s a detailed explanation:

1. Access Link Name

  • Purpose: Helps you identify and manage your Access Links.
  • Example: “VIP Member Access” or “Newsletter Subscriber Link”.

2. Redirection Type

  • Temporary (307):
  • Use When: The destination URL might change in the future.
  • SEO Impact: Search engines understand it’s a temporary change; link equity isn’t transferred.
  • Permanent (301):
  • Use When: The redirect is permanent.
  • SEO Impact: Search engines transfer link equity to the new URL, beneficial for SEO.
  • Meta Refresh:
  • Use When: Need a non-JavaScript fallback or improved compatibility.
  • SEO Impact: Less favorable compared to 301 redirects.
  • JavaScript:
  • Use When: Want faster redirection with JavaScript control.
  • SEO Impact: Search engines may not follow JavaScript redirects as reliably.
  • Clean Referrer:
  • Use When: Want to prevent the destination site from seeing the original referrer.
  • SEO Impact: Maintains privacy without significantly affecting SEO.

3. Landing Page

  • Purpose: The final destination URL where users are redirected.
  • Example: https://yourwebsite.com/premium-content/.

4. Unique Key

  • Purpose: A unique identifier appended to your domain to form the Access Link.
  • Example: If the Unique Key is VIP123, the Access Link becomes https://yourwebsite.com/VIP123.
  • Customization: You can manually set this key or use the auto-generated version for uniqueness.

5. Use Pretty Link

  • Purpose: Creates cleaner and more readable URLs.
  • Example:
  • Without Pretty Link: https://yourwebsite.com/?uk=VIP123.
  • With Pretty Link: https://yourwebsite.com/VIP123.

6. Enable for Custom Ad Designs (CADs)

  • Purpose: Restricts the Access Link to specific CADs.
  • Example: Select “Premium CAD” to ensure only that design is accessible through the link.
  • Usage: If left empty, the Access Link applies to all available CADs.

7. Enable for Invincible Ads

  • Purpose: Determines whether Invincible Ads are displayed to users accessing through this link.
  • Example: Check this box to ensure users see Invincible Ads alongside CADs.

8. Allow Retention

  • Purpose: Allows users to continue seeing specified ads for a set period after accessing the link.
  • Settings:
  • Retention Time: Specify the duration (e.g., 24).
  • Retention Unit: Choose between Minutes or Hours.
  • Example: Setting 24 Hours means users will see the designated ads for 24 hours after accessing the link.

9. Enable Nofollow

  • Purpose: Adds nofollow and noindex attributes to the redirect.
  • SEO Impact: Prevents search engines from following the Access Link and passing SEO value to the landing page.
  • Use When: You want to maintain link privacy without influencing SEO rankings.

10. Enable Tracking

  • Purpose: Tracks the number of clicks and visits through the Access Link.
  • Benefits:
  • Monitor user engagement.
  • Assess the effectiveness of specific Access Links.
  • Use When: You want insights into how often the link is used and its impact on ad visibility.

11. Enable Parameter Forwarding

  • Purpose: Forwards URL parameters from the Access Link to the landing page.
  • Example: If a user accesses https://yourwebsite.com/VIP123?ref=newsletter, the ref=newsletter parameter is forwarded to the landing page.
  • Use When: You want to preserve tracking parameters or pass additional data to the destination URL.

12. Status

  • Options: Active or Inactive.
  • Purpose: Determines whether the Access Link is currently functional.
  • Use When: Activate a link to make it operational or deactivate to temporarily disable without deletion.

Viewing Access Link Statistics

Understanding how users interact with your Access Links can help optimize your strategies. Here’s how to view and interpret statistics:

  1. Access the Access Links Manager:
  • Navigate to AriseAds > Access Links.
  1. Locate the Access Link:
  • Find the Access Link you want to analyze in the list.
  1. View Statistics:
  • Click the View Stats button associated with the Access Link.
  1. Statistics Overview:
  • Total Visits: The total number of times the Access Link has been clicked.
  • Unique Visits: The number of distinct users who have clicked the link.
  • Top Countries: Countries with the highest number of visits through the link.
  • Top Devices: Devices (e.g., Desktop, Mobile, Tablet) most used to access the link.
  • Top Referrers: Websites or sources directing traffic to your Access Link.
  1. Filter Statistics by Period:
  • Use the period selector (e.g., Today, This Month, All Time) to view statistics for specific time frames.
  1. Interpret the Data:
  • High Total Visits: Indicates strong interest or distribution of the Access Link.
  • Geo and Device Insights: Helps tailor ad content based on user demographics and device preferences.
  • Referrer Analysis: Identifies effective channels driving traffic to your access points.

Best Practices

To maximize the effectiveness of Access Links, consider the following best practices:

  1. Use Descriptive Names:
  • Clearly name your Access Links to easily identify their purpose (e.g., “Newsletter Subscriber Link”).
  1. Regular Monitoring:
  • Frequently check Access Link statistics to understand user behavior and adjust strategies accordingly.
  1. Limit Unique Keys:
  • Use unique and non-guessable keys to prevent unauthorized access.
  1. Optimize Landing Pages:
  • Ensure that landing pages are relevant and provide value to users accessing through the links.
  1. Combine with Other Features:
  • Utilize Access Links alongside other AriseAds features like CADs and Invincible Ads for a comprehensive ad management strategy.
  1. Secure Your Links:
  • Enable the Enable Nofollow option to maintain SEO integrity and prevent unwanted link equity distribution.
  1. Test Redirects:
  • Before deploying Access Links widely, test each redirection type to ensure it behaves as expected across different browsers and devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I have multiple Access Links?

  • A: Yes, you can create as many Access Links as needed to manage different segments or campaigns.

Q2: How do I make an Access Link private?

  • A: Ensure that the Unique Key is not easily guessable and limit its distribution to intended users.

Q3: Is there a limit to the number of Access Links I can create?

  • A: There is no strict limit, but it’s advisable to manage and monitor links to maintain organization and effectiveness.

Q4: How does parameter forwarding work?

  • A: When enabled, any URL parameters appended to the Access Link are passed to the landing page, allowing for dynamic content customization or tracking.

Q5: Can I disable tracking after creating an Access Link?

  • A: Yes, you can edit the Access Link and uncheck the Enable Tracking option to stop tracking future interactions. Existing data will remain unless manually deleted.

By following this guide, you can effectively utilize Access Links to control ad visibility, track user engagement, and enhance the overall user experience on your website. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out to the AriseAds support team.

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