a BIG Thank You goes out to the existing users who provided feedback for version 0.5.3. Because of this a good number of useful features have found its way into version 1.0. (Those of you who were reviewers/beta users, please inquire with me regarding your "transaction id" so that you can upgrade your 0.5.3 copies to v1.0)
What's new in 1.0?
Easy Install and Upgrade
For new users installation is easier than ever, simply upload the files, set a few as writable and everything else involving the manager's installation can be done from your webbrowser. If you're already a KBLinker user prior to version 1.0, simply remove your existing files and replace them with the new v1.0 files. Upon detection of the existing data, KBLinker will automatically upgrade the database records for the new features. (backing up your configuration information, database and any existing .htaccess configurations is strongly encouraged)
Settings
Groups and Filters
SubID Filter
It is now possible to automatically assign a SubID to a link. Much like the Referer filter it matches the HTTP_REFERRER, but unlike it, it does not change the entire destination link, but rather appends a SubID variable with the matched SubID value onto the end of the current target. SubID can be attached to the default link, Geo targeted matches, IP/hostname matches, and any combination of the three.
Randomize your Geo Targeting
Ever wish you could randomly rotate multiple destinations for the same country? Well now you can. Simply turn off the primary location for Geo Routing in either the manual configuration or filter preset, and you can use multiple lines of the same countries but with different targets.
New redirection methods
Two new features have been added when it comes to redirection methods; Javascript to Meta and Custom HTML. JS to Meta is simply a combination of the Javascript (Stealth) redirect and a single Meta Redirect, the link will first be redirected via Javascript, and then a single Meta Refresh will send the user to their destination.
Custom HTML is for users that may have a slightly unique way of redirecting. If a kbl_custom.html file exists in the same folder as the redirect script (it's recommended to place the redirect script with the custom html file into it's own folder), then all links that are not set to PHP 301, will instead be redirected with your custom HTML. Simply place the word %target% into the html file, and KBLinker will replace it with a target url and load the html content to the visitor. This can be very handy if you want to have your own Redirect page with a slower Meta Refresh to show your company logo or other offers. You can also use this method to create your own frameset showing the destination in one frame and your "ad bar" in another
For General information regarding KBLinker please visit KBlinker - Take control of your links. the above text is mainly just the *new* stuff in version 1.0. In short this script allows you to manage several links, their redirection method, as well as filters to catch and change the destination based on visitor's IP, hostmask, country, or their referrer.
Installation instructions : KBlinker - Take control of your links.
licenses start at 50$
What's new in 1.0?
Easy Install and Upgrade
For new users installation is easier than ever, simply upload the files, set a few as writable and everything else involving the manager's installation can be done from your webbrowser. If you're already a KBLinker user prior to version 1.0, simply remove your existing files and replace them with the new v1.0 files. Upon detection of the existing data, KBLinker will automatically upgrade the database records for the new features. (backing up your configuration information, database and any existing .htaccess configurations is strongly encouraged)
Settings
- It is now possible to change and save settings from within KBLinker.
- The sort order of the Links table can now be changed easily.
- Most output can be quickly paginated due to small AJAX implementations.
- Expiration style, and testing url can now be easily set.
Groups and Filters
- You can now create groups and assign links to them for better organization.
- Easy Cleanup; You have the option of removing assigned links along with the deleted groups.
- Through 'Settings' you can select a default group to be shown on the home screen.
- You can now save filter presets to be quickly applied to new and existing links.
- Through Presets, IP and Referrer filters can accept multiple destinations for multiple matches.
- IP Filter (both in preset and manual) now accepts hostnames.
- IP, Referrer and SubID filter can now take wildcards for matches.
SubID Filter
It is now possible to automatically assign a SubID to a link. Much like the Referer filter it matches the HTTP_REFERRER, but unlike it, it does not change the entire destination link, but rather appends a SubID variable with the matched SubID value onto the end of the current target. SubID can be attached to the default link, Geo targeted matches, IP/hostname matches, and any combination of the three.
Randomize your Geo Targeting
Ever wish you could randomly rotate multiple destinations for the same country? Well now you can. Simply turn off the primary location for Geo Routing in either the manual configuration or filter preset, and you can use multiple lines of the same countries but with different targets.
New redirection methods
Two new features have been added when it comes to redirection methods; Javascript to Meta and Custom HTML. JS to Meta is simply a combination of the Javascript (Stealth) redirect and a single Meta Redirect, the link will first be redirected via Javascript, and then a single Meta Refresh will send the user to their destination.
Custom HTML is for users that may have a slightly unique way of redirecting. If a kbl_custom.html file exists in the same folder as the redirect script (it's recommended to place the redirect script with the custom html file into it's own folder), then all links that are not set to PHP 301, will instead be redirected with your custom HTML. Simply place the word %target% into the html file, and KBLinker will replace it with a target url and load the html content to the visitor. This can be very handy if you want to have your own Redirect page with a slower Meta Refresh to show your company logo or other offers. You can also use this method to create your own frameset showing the destination in one frame and your "ad bar" in another
For General information regarding KBLinker please visit KBlinker - Take control of your links. the above text is mainly just the *new* stuff in version 1.0. In short this script allows you to manage several links, their redirection method, as well as filters to catch and change the destination based on visitor's IP, hostmask, country, or their referrer.
Installation instructions : KBlinker - Take control of your links.
licenses start at 50$
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