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04/17/2025 05:03:25 AM (12 months ago)
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codeace
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readme.txt updated to 2.2.0

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    1 === LinkMaster ===
     1=== LinkMaster - Link Management, SEO, Broken Links & Redirects ===
    22Contributors: codeace
    33Tags: seo, custom, broken links, redirect url,links
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    99License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html
    1010
    11 An all-in-one link management plugin to create and manage custom URLs along with advanced redirection and link checking features.
     11LinkMaster: Manage links with custom permalinks, SEO redirects, and a broken link checker for WordPress.
    1212
    1313== Description ==
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    1515Perfect for site administrators who need precise control over their URLs to optimize for SEO, enhance user experience, and manage complex URL structures.
    1616
    17 Unlike WordPress’s default permalink system, LinkMaster allows you to create unique, custom URLs for individual posts, pages, and custom post types without affecting your site's overall URL structure.
     17Unlike WordPress's default permalink system, LinkMaster allows you to create unique, custom URLs for individual posts, pages, and custom post types without affecting your site's overall URL structure.
    1818This flexibility is crucial for SEO, as it enables you to craft clean, descriptive URLs that search engines love.
    1919By using LinkMaster, you can ensure that your website's URLs are SEO-friendly and properly redirected, which can improve your site's search engine rankings and user navigation.
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    2424* **Advanced Permalink Customization**
    2525  - Create custom permalinks for individual posts and pages
    26   - Support for special characters including '?' in URLs
    27   - Bulk permalink management tools
     26  - Full support for query parameters (e.g., /search?category=shoes) in URLs
     27  - Support for all file extensions (.html, .php, .xhtml, etc.)
     28  - Support for special characters in URLs
     29  - Bulk permalink management tools with CSV import/export
    2830  - URL pattern templates for consistent naming
    29   - Export/import feature support for custom permalinks
     31  - Comprehensive help guide for creating effective permalinks
    3032
    3133* **Smart Redirection System**
    3234  - 301, 302, and 307 redirect support
    3335  - Query parameter handling
     36  - SEO-friendly link attributes (nofollow, sponsored, UGC)
     37  - Control over link relationship attributes
    3438  - Export/import feature for bulk redirect support
     39  - Link expiration feature for temporary access links
     40  - Scheduled redirects for time-sensitive campaigns
    3541
    3642* **Broken Link Scanner**
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    3945  - Generate a detailed report of broken links
    4046  - Export broken links for easy management
     47  - Scheduled automatic scanning to proactively find broken links
     48  - Email notifications for critical broken links
     49
     50* **Link Click Statistics**
     51  - Track click counts for all links
     52  - Detailed analytics on link performance
     53  - User engagement metrics
     54  - Geographic data on link clicks
     55  - Export statistics for reporting
    4156
    4257* **SEO-Focused Features**
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    5166  - Minimal database queries
    5267  - No .htaccess modifications required
     68
     69* **User Experience Enhancements**
     70  - Interactive onboarding tour for new users
     71  - Link Health Score for visual feedback on link quality
     72  - Quick Help sections with best practices
     73  - Intuitive dashboard with clear feature explanations
    5374
    5475* **Seamless Integration with Popular Plugins & Themes** 
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    6990
    70912. **Manual Installation** 
    71    - Download the plugin’s ZIP file from the WordPress plugin repository. 
     92   - Download the plugin's ZIP file from the WordPress plugin repository. 
    7293   - Go to your WordPress dashboard. 
    7394   - Navigate to **Plugins > Add New** and click **Upload Plugin** at the top of the screen. 
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    103124Yes, with the Link Redirection feature, you can choose from multiple HTTP status codes (301 for permanent, 302/303 for temporary, and 307/308 for advanced redirection) to manage URL changes.
    104125
     126= Does LinkMaster support permalinks with file extensions? =
     127Yes, LinkMaster fully supports permalinks with any file extension such as .html, .php, .xhtml, and others. This allows you to create URLs that match your desired format regardless of the actual content type.
     128
     129= Can I set links to expire after a certain time? =
     130Yes, LinkMaster includes a link expiration feature that allows you to create links that automatically expire after a specified time period. This is perfect for limited-time offers, temporary access, or promotional campaigns.
     131
     132= Does the plugin track link clicks? =
     133Yes, LinkMaster includes comprehensive click tracking statistics for all your links. You can view detailed analytics on link performance, user engagement, and geographic data.
     134
     135= Can I add nofollow or sponsored attributes to my redirects? =
     136Yes, LinkMaster allows you to add rel="nofollow", rel="sponsored", and rel="ugc" attributes to your redirects, giving you full control over how search engines should interpret your links. This is especially useful for affiliate links, paid partnerships, and user-generated content.
     137
    105138== Changelog ==
     139
     140= 2.2.0 =
     141* Added: Enhanced onboarding tour with specific guidance for custom permalinks feature
     142* Added: Link Health Score feature to provide visual feedback on link quality
     143* Added: Comprehensive Quick Help section in the custom permalinks admin page
     144* Added: Link expiration feature for creating temporary access links
     145* Added: Scheduled broken link scanning with email notifications
     146* Added: Link click statistics with detailed analytics
     147* Added: SEO link attribute options (nofollow, sponsored, UGC) for redirects
     148* Improved: Custom permalink handling to fully support URLs with query parameters (e.g., /search?category=shoes)
     149* Improved: Support for all permalink types including file extensions (.html, .xhtml, etc.)
     150* Fixed: Bug with query parameter handling in custom permalinks
     151* Enhanced: Dashboard UI with clearer feature explanations
    106152
    107153= 2.1.0 =
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    130176== Upgrade Notice ==
    131177
    132 = 2.1.0 =
    133 Update with new features to custom permalink and link redirection for importing and exporiting link in bulk.
     178= 2.2.0 =
     179Major update with enhanced onboarding experience, Link Health Score feature, improved custom permalink handling, link expiration functionality, scheduled broken link scanning, SEO link attributes (nofollow/sponsored), and comprehensive click statistics.
    134180
    135181== Screenshots ==
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