Jose Mortellaro

<p>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.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Referrer Tracking</strong>: Automatically tracks external domains that send visitors to your site</li>
<li><strong>Dynamic Link Breaking</strong>: Links to domains without recent referrers are automatically disabled</li>
<li><strong>Selective Monitoring</strong>: Only monitor specific domains you choose – other external links remain untouched</li>
<li><strong>Configurable Retention</strong>: Set how many days to retain referrer records (default: 30 days)</li>
<li><strong>Test Mode</strong>: Add test domains to verify functionality without waiting for actual referrals</li>
<li><strong>Cache-Friendly</strong>: Uses REST API endpoints for dynamic data, compatible with WP Rocket, WP Fastest Cache, and other caching plugins</li>
<li><strong>Performance Optimized</strong>: Asynchronous script loading and efficient database operations</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Track Referrers</strong>: 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><strong>Approve Domains</strong>: Domains that have sent referrers within your retention period are considered “approved”</li>
<li><strong>Break Links</strong>: Links pointing to non-approved domains have their <code>href</code> changed to <code>#</code> and <code>pointer-events: none</code> applied</li>
<li><strong>Real-Time Updates</strong>: 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.

obsidiansquirrel

<p><strong>Squirrel Links</strong> connects your WordPress site to <a href="https://getsquirrel.co" rel="nofollow ugc">Squirrel</a> — the affiliate link infrastructure built for publishers.</p>
<p>Once connected, Squirrel’s client script is automatically injected into every page of your site. The script intelligently converts your existing product links into affiliate links across 3,000+ retailers — including networks like AWIN, CJ, and Rakuten — so you earn commission without changing a single line of content.</p>
<h4>Who is this for?</h4>
<p>Squirrel Links is built for <strong>bloggers, content creators, review sites, deal sites, and comparison publishers</strong> who already link to products and want to monetize those links automatically. If you write about products, recommend gear, or publish buying guides, Squirrel turns your existing content into an affiliate revenue stream with zero extra work.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to the Squirrel API (https://api.getsquirrel.co) to:<br />
– Register a new publisher account<br />
– Retrieve your personalised client script URL</p>
<p>Data sent includes your name, email, and site URL. No data is sent until<br />
you explicitly submit the registration form.</p>
<p>Squirrel Privacy Policy: https://getsquirrel.co/privacy<br />
Squirrel Terms of Service: https://getsquirrel.co/terms</p>
<h4>How it works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Create your free Squirrel account directly from the WordPress admin (no separate sign-up needed)</li>
<li>The SquirrelLinks client script is automatically added to your site</li>
<li>Your links start converting — immediately</li>
</ol>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>One-click account creation</strong> — register for Squirrel without leaving WordPress</li>
<li><strong>Automatic script injection</strong> — the client script is placed in the footer of every page</li>
<li><strong>3,000+ retailers</strong> — Squirrel has agreements with retailers across major affiliate networks</li>
<li><strong>Zero configuration</strong> — no shortcodes, no manual link editing required</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight</strong> — the script loads asynchronously so it never blocks page rendering</li>
<li><strong>Disconnect anytime</strong> — remove the integration instantly from the settings page</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Squirrel</h4>
<p>Squirrel is an affiliate link management and monetization platform for publishers. Bloggers, review sites, and content creators use Squirrel’s widgets, APIs, and automatic link tools to earn affiliate commissions at scale. Learn more at <a href="https://getsquirrel.co" rel="nofollow ugc">getsquirrel.co</a>.</p>


Squirrel Links

Automatically convert product links into affiliate links across 3,000+ retailers. Monetize your WordPress blog without editing a single post.

Loyalty Links vs Squirrel Links