Guide On How To Use Smart Linker Plugin By Trispark Academy

Installation

1. Download the Plugin:
   • Use the provided link to download the smart-linker-trisparkacademy.zip file.
2. Upload the Plugin:
   • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   • Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
   • Click on the Upload Plugin button at the top.
   • Choose the smart-linker-trisparkacademy.zip file you downloaded and click Install Now.
3. Activate the Plugin:
   • Once installed, click on Activate Plugin.

Adding a New Optimized Link

1. Navigate to the Plugin Menu:
   • In your WordPress admin dashboard, you’ll see a new menu item called Smart Linker by Trispark Academy.
   • Click on it to go to the plugin’s page.
2. Add a New Link:
   • Click on the Add New button.
   • Enter a title for your link set.
3. Enter Post URLs:
   • You’ll see fields labeled URL 1 through URL 5.
   • Enter the URLs of the posts you want to include. You can add up to five URLs.
   • Once you’ve added the URLs, click Publish.

Generating and Using the Shortcode

1. Copy the Shortcode:
   • After publishing, you’ll see the post ID in the URL or on the edit screen.
   • Use this ID to generate the shortcode. The format is [sl_link id="POST_ID"], where POST_ID is the ID of your link set.
2. Add the Shortcode to Your Content:
   • You can add the shortcode to any post or page where you want the optimized link to appear.
   • For example, add [sl_link id="123"] to the content editor of a post or page.

Viewing Click Statistics

1. Edit the Link Set:
   • To view the click statistics for each link, go back to the Smart Linker by Trispark Academy section and edit the link set.
   • You will see the number of clicks each URL has received displayed next to the URL fields.

Customizing the Plugin

1. Navigate to Settings:
   • If there are settings available, they can typically be found under Settings > Smart Linker by Trispark Academy.
   • Customize any available options to suit your needs.

Testing the Link

1. Visit the Post or Page:
   • Visit the post or page where you added the shortcode.
   • Click on the generated link to ensure it redirects to one of the URLs you specified. Each click should randomly redirect to one of the provided URLs.

Troubleshooting

1. Link Not Working:
   • Ensure the plugin is activated.
   • Make sure the URLs are entered correctly.
   • Check for conflicts with other plugins or themes by temporarily deactivating them and reactivating the Smart Linker plugin.
2. Click Statistics Not Updating:
   • Ensure you are viewing the correct link set.
   • Make sure your browser has cookies and local storage enabled.

This guide should help you get started with the Smart Linker plugin. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us!