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Nathan Rice

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Clifford Paulick

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<p>Simple URLs Legacy is a fork of the plugin by Nathan Rice. A URL management system to create, manage, and track outbound links from your site.</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>Simple URLs Legacy adds a new custom post type to your admin menu, where you can create, edit, delete, and manage URLs. It stores click counts in the form of a custom field on that custom post type, so it scales really well.</p>
<p>And, by avoiding page based redirects, which is the current trend in masking affiliate links, we avoid any issues with permalink conflicts, and therefore avoid any performance issues.</p>
<ol>
<li>Upload the entire <code>simple-urls-legacy</code> folder to the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
<li>DO NOT change the name of the <code>simple-urls-legacy</code> folder</li>
<li>Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress</li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Settings > Permalinks</code>. That’s it. Just open that screen and WordPRess automatically flushes redirects. Trust me.</li>
<li>Navigate to the <code>Simple URLs Legacy</code> menu</li>
<li>Create a new URL, or manage existing URLs.</li>
<li>Publish and use the URLs however you want!</li>
</ol>
<h3></h3>
<p>= 1.0.4  =<br />
* 05/27/2025<br />
* Add capability to reset click counter on any simple url.<br />
* ‘Reset Clicks’ to 0 from link edit screen or using Quick Edit hover navigation.<br />
*</p>
<h4>1.0.3</h4>
<ul>
<li>12/16/2024</li>
<li>Updated Tested To vesion for WP 6.7.1</li>
<li>Applied wp_unslash correctly to url sanitization.</li>
<li>Corrected text domain setting in admin class.</li>
<li>Aligned license declaration between readme and plugin header.</li>
<li>Added license comment block.</li>
<li>Addressed issues with lengthy short description in header.</li>
<li>Added original contributors back into readme header.</li>
<li>Adjust loading of constants and get_plugion_data to accomodate WP 6.7 changes in text_domain loading.</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.0.2</h4>
<ul>
<li>11/13/2023</li>
<li>Updated Tested To version for WP 6.4.1</li>
<li>Added logic to pull plugin version from main file header</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.0.1</h4>
<ul>
<li>03/31/2023 #5FTF #WebDevStudios</li>
<li>Updated Tested To vesion for WP 6.2</li>
<li>Clean up documentation</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.0.0</h4>
<ul>
<li>12/30/22 #5FTF #WebDevStudios</li>
<li>Initial release of Simple Urls Legacy</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.10.3</h4>
<ul>
<li>11/25/2022 #5FTF #WebDevStudios</li>
<li>Add Published date to Simple URLs Legacy admin page</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.10.2</h4>
<ul>
<li>11/25/2022 #5FTF #WebDevStudios</li>
<li>Applied WordPress coding standards</li>
<li>Tweaked plugin description.</li>
<li>Added required license declarations in readme.txt</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.10.1</h4>
<ul>
<li>10/28/2022 #5FTF #WebDevStudios</li>
<li>Added conflict notice in admin if Simple URLs plugin is running.</li>
<li>Reworked constants for better readability.</li>
<li>Added build/dependency source files back in with updated dependencies.</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.10.0</h4>
<ul>
<li>08/09/2022</li>
<li>Reverted plugin to last known state under original author – Nathan Rice (v0.9.9).</li>
<li>Renamed plugin from Simple URLs to Simple URLs Legacy.</li>
<li>URL structure modifier filter changed from ‘simple_urls_slug’ to ‘simple_urls_legacy_slug’.</li>
<li>Reworked naming conventions to use simple-urls-legacy namespace and package name.</li>
<li>Removed build/dependency source files.</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.9</h4>
<ul>
<li>Fixed URLs not properly redirecting.</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.8</h4>
<ul>
<li>Coding standards.</li>
<li>Added composer.</li>
<li>Added Circle CI integration.</li>
<li>Added new filter to change the slug.</li>
<li>Added REST support to ensure Simple URLs appear in list when linking text.</li>
<li>Added cast string to int to avoid type error.</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.7</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress compatibility.</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.6</h4>
<ul>
<li>Add plugin header i18n</li>
<li>Add textdomain loader</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.5</h4>
<ul>
<li>Changed messages and labels.</li>
<li>Updated textdomain.</li>
<li>Generated POT file.</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.4</h4>
<ul>
<li>Fixed saving bug</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.3</h4>
<ul>
<li>Removed capability line from the register function. Users with permission to edit posts can create/edit URLs.</li>
<li>Bumped to show compatibility with WordPress 3.0.4</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.2</h4>
<ul>
<li>Fixed a type in the plugin URL</li>
<li>Bumped to show compatibility with WordPress 3.0.2</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9.1</h4>
<ul>
<li>Fixed bug with URLs with ampersands in them</li>
<li>Added <code>'with_front' => false</code> to the post type registration</li>
</ul>
<h4>0.9</h4>
<ul>
<li>Initial Beta Release</li>
</ul>


Simple URLs Legacy

Simple URLs Legacy is a fork of the plugin by Nathan Rice. A URL management system to create, manage, and track outbound links from your site.

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<p><strong>Click Counter and Heat Maps by Code Domination</strong> is a comprehensive click tracking solution that lets you monitor user interactions on any element of your WordPress site using CSS selectors. Track button clicks, link clicks, form submissions, or any other clickable element with detailed analytics and insights.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<p><strong>Visual Element Picker</strong><br />
* Click-to-select any element on your site<br />
* Automatically generates the CSS selector<br />
* No coding knowledge required</p>
<p><strong>Advanced Analytics</strong><br />
* View click counts with timestamps<br />
* Track page URLs where clicks occurred<br />
* Filter data by date range<br />
* Visual charts showing click trends over time<br />
* Detailed click logs with full information</p>
<p><strong>Goal Tracking</strong><br />
* Set click goals for any tracked element<br />
* Receive email notifications when goals are reached<br />
* Track progress with visual progress bars<br />
* Perfect for conversion tracking</p>
<p><strong>Data Management</strong><br />
* Export click data to CSV<br />
* Automatic data retention policies<br />
* Rate limiting to prevent spam<br />
* Bot detection and filtering</p>
<p><strong>Smart Exclusions</strong><br />
* Exclude all logged-in users<br />
* Exclude specific user roles (Admin, Editor, etc.)<br />
* Self-ignore mode with cookie-based tracking<br />
* IP-based rate limiting</p>
<p><strong>Developer Friendly</strong><br />
* Shortcode support: <code>[click_count selector=".buy-button"]</code><br />
* Clean, efficient code following WordPress standards<br />
* Custom database tables for optimal performance<br />
* Translation ready</p>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Add a Tracker</strong>: Use the visual picker or enter a CSS selector (like <code>.buy-button</code> or <code>#signup-form</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Set Goals</strong> (Optional): Define click targets and email notifications</li>
<li><strong>Track Clicks</strong>: The plugin automatically tracks all clicks on matching elements</li>
<li><strong>Analyze Data</strong>: View charts, logs, and export reports</li>
<li><strong>Take Action</strong>: Use insights to optimize your site’s performance</li>
</ol>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>E-commerce</strong>: Track add-to-cart, checkout, and purchase buttons</li>
<li><strong>Lead Generation</strong>: Monitor form submissions and signup clicks</li>
<li><strong>Content Marketing</strong>: Measure engagement with CTAs and links</li>
<li><strong>A/B Testing</strong>: Compare performance of different elements</li>
<li><strong>Conversion Optimization</strong>: Identify high-performing buttons and links</li>
</ul>
<h4>Privacy & Performance</h4>
<ul>
<li>No external dependencies for click tracking</li>
<li>Non-personal site data shared weekly to improve the plugin (see External Services)</li>
<li>Hashed IP addresses (never stores actual IPs)</li>
<li>Bot detection prevents false clicks</li>
<li>Lightweight JavaScript using native browser APIs</li>
<li>Works with all caching plugins</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin makes connections to external services under specific circumstances:</p>
<p><strong>1. Site Telemetry (Automatic)</strong><br />
– <strong>When</strong>: Weekly via WordPress cron, and on plugin activation/deactivation<br />
– <strong>What’s sent</strong>: Website URL, domain name, plugin version, estimated monthly pageviews (aggregated, non-personal), average server response speed (milliseconds), and activation/deactivation/update events<br />
– <strong>Where</strong>: <code>https://plugins-for-wp.com/wp-json/st-telemetry/v1/collect</code><br />
– <strong>Why</strong>: To understand plugin usage patterns, ensure compatibility across WordPress versions and hosting environments, improve plugin features, and provide better support<br />
– <strong>User control</strong>: This data collection is a condition of using the plugin. No personally identifiable visitor data, IP addresses, or individual click-level tracking data from your site visitors is transmitted.</p>
<p><strong>2. Deactivation Feedback (Optional)</strong><br />
– <strong>When</strong>: Only when you deactivate the plugin and choose to submit feedback<br />
– <strong>What’s sent</strong>: Plugin slug, site URL, reason for deactivation (selected from predefined options), optional user comments, WordPress version, PHP version, and plugin version<br />
– <strong>Where</strong>: <code>https://plugins-for-wp.com/wp-json/st-feedback/v1/submit</code><br />
– <strong>Why</strong>: To help us improve the plugin based on user feedback<br />
– <strong>User control</strong>: Completely optional – you can click “Cancel” or simply close the feedback dialog without submitting anything</p>
<p><strong>External Service Policies:</strong><br />
– Terms of Service: https://www.plugins-for-wp.com/terms-and-conditions/<br />
– Privacy Policy: https://www.plugins-for-wp.com/privacy-policy/</p>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p><strong>What This Plugin Does NOT Do:</strong><br />
– Does not store actual IP addresses (only hashed)<br />
– Does not use cookies for tracking (only for self-ignore feature)<br />
– Does not transmit individual visitor data to third parties<br />
– Does not track across sites<br />
– Does not collect personal visitor information</p>
<p><strong>What Data Is Stored Locally:</strong><br />
– Click counts per CSS selector<br />
– Timestamp of each click<br />
– Page URL where click occurred (optional, can be disabled)<br />
– Hashed IP address (for rate limiting only)<br />
– User agent string (for bot detection)<br />
– User ID (only if user is logged in)<br />
– Aggregated daily pageview counts (for telemetry reporting)</p>
<p><strong>What Data Is Transmitted:</strong><br />
– Non-personal site-level data is sent weekly to plugins-for-wp.com to help improve the plugin (see External Services section above for full details)<br />
– No individual visitor data, IP addresses, or click-level data is ever transmitted</p>


Click Counter and Heat Maps (Free)

Advanced click tracking for any CSS selector. Analytics, charts, goals, CSV export, visual picker, and more.

Simple URLs Legacy vs Click Counter and Heat Maps (Free)