Jose Mortellaro

Loyalty Links is a WordPress plugin that implements a “give and take” approach to external linking. The plugin tracks which external domains have sent visitors to your site via referrers, and only allows links to those domains to remain functional. Links to domains that haven’t recently referred visitors are “broken” (href changed to “#”) while remaining visible on the page.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Referrer Tracking: Automatically tracks external domains that send visitors to your site</li>
<li>Dynamic Link Breaking: Links to domains without recent referrers are automatically disabled</li>
<li>Selective Monitoring: Only monitor specific domains you choose – other external links remain untouched</li>
<li>Configurable Retention: Set how many days to retain referrer records (default: 30 days)</li>
<li>Test Mode: Add test domains to verify functionality without waiting for actual referrals</li>
<li>Cache-Friendly: Uses REST API endpoints for dynamic data, compatible with WP Rocket, WP Fastest Cache, and other caching plugins</li>
<li>Performance Optimized: Asynchronous script loading and efficient database operations</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Track Referrers: When a visitor arrives from an external domain (in your monitored list), JavaScript sends the referrer information to a REST API endpoint which records the domain, timestamp, and increments the visit count</li>
<li>Approve Domains: Domains that have sent referrers within your retention period are considered “approved”</li>
<li>Break Links: Links pointing to non-approved domains have their <code>href</code> changed to <code>#</code> and <code>pointer-events: none</code> applied</li>
<li>Real-Time Updates: Approved domains are fetched dynamically via REST API, ensuring cache compatibility</li>
</ol>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Encourage reciprocal linking by only allowing functional links to sites that link back to you</li>
<li>Create a “loyalty” system where sites that send traffic get link benefits</li>
<li>Test link management strategies without manual intervention</li>
<li>Maintain link quality by prioritizing domains that drive traffic</li>
</ul>

Loyalty Links

Conditionally break external links based on referrer history.

Harpalsinh Parmar

Complete Link Manager helps you effortlessly manage all the links embedded in your WordPress posts and pages. With an intuitive interface, you can edit, delete, or update links without the need to open individual posts or pages.
Key Features: 
– Edit Links: Update the URL or anchor text for any link found in your content. 
– Delete Links: Easily remove any unwanted or broken links. 
– Source Page/Post Edit: Navigate to the source page or post to make additional edits if necessary.
Note: This plugin works seamlessly with the WordPress Classic Editor and Block Editor, providing a smooth and efficient link management experience.
Simplify link management and ensure all your links are up-to-date and functional with Complete Link Manager.
<h3>Configuration and Customization</h3>
Configuring the Plugin: 
Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can manage your links directly from the dashboard. No additional configuration is required. However, you can customize the plugin’s behavior by using the following settings available in the WordPress admin: 
– Enable/Disable Link Management: You can choose whether to manage links across different types of posts and pages. 
– Customize Link Update Behavior: The plugin allows you to define how links should be updated, whether they should be updated in real-time or only on specific conditions.
Customizing the Plugin: 
You can extend the functionality of the Complete Link Manager plugin by using WordPress hooks.
<h3>Translations</h3>
This plugin is translatable into multiple languages. A <code>.pot</code> file is included in the <code>/languages/</code> directory. 
To create or use translations: 
1. Create a <code>.po</code> file for your language using the <code>.pot</code> file. 
2. Convert it to a <code>.mo</code> file. 
3. Place both files in the <code>/languages/</code> directory, following the naming convention <code>complete-link-manager-[locale].po</code> and <code>complete-link-manager-[locale].mo</code>.
If you’d like to contribute translations, please send your <code>.po</code> and <code>.mo</code> files to [parmarharpalsinh88@gmail.com].
<h3>Sources</h3>
This plugin uses the following third-party libraries: 
– DataTables (https://datatables.net/) 
– jQuery (https://jquery.com/)

Complete Link Manager

Easily manage all links in your WordPress posts and pages. Edit, delete, or update links directly from your dashboard.

Loyalty Links vs Complete Link Manager