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1	=== Simple URLs - Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management ===
2	Contributors: lassoanalytics, mollusk, khangwithlasso, phucdolasso, chuongwithlasso, triwithlasso, caitlinwithlasso, genewithlasso, rach21, lassoteam
3	Plugin link: https://getlasso.co/?utm_source=lasso-lite&utm_medium=wp&utm_campaign=repo-description
4	Tags: affiliate, affiliate link manager, link cloaking, amazon affiliate, affiliate marketing
5	Requires at least: 5.1
6	Requires PHP: 7.2
7	Tested up to: 6.1
8	Stable tag: trunk
9
10	Simple URLs helps you to manage links, create product displays, and grow your affiliate marketing business.
11
12	== Description ==
13	### THE BEST WORDPRESS AFFILIATE PLUGIN ###
14	Are you tired of struggling to increase your affiliate conversions?
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16	Using Simple URLs is the easiest way to increase your affiliate conversions and scale your business.
17
18	Simple URLs is a WordPress plugin that will help you create beautiful product displays, find new opportunities, and easily manage your essential links in an affiliate dashboard. No coding is required.
19
20	If you’re serious about growing your niche site into a thriving affiliate marketing business, then download Simple URLs today.
21
22	### MAKE MORE AFFILIATE REVENUE ###
23
24	Simple URLs’ no-code displays have been proven to increase clicks by over 30%.
25
26	Creating a Simple URLs display is easy! All you have to do is add your affiliate link to Simple URLs, tweak the link details, like the product title and description, and click save. Then you can copy the shortcode and insert your display into your posts.
27
28	What if you aren’t using Amazon? No problem! You can add any link from any affiliate program to Simple URLs and create a custom display that looks incredible.
29
30	### SPEND LESS TIME MANAGING LINKS ###
31
32	Ditch the spreadsheets and start managing your affiliate links in a way that makes sense. Simple URLs makes it easy to find and insert your links or swap them out when needed.
33
34	If a link is broken or a product is out of stock, simply update the link in your Simple URLs dashboard, and it will automatically update every use of that link across your entire site.
35
36	Forgot where you put a link? Search for it in your Simple URLs Dashboard, and Simple URLs will pull it right up!
37
38	### CREATE MORE CONTENT ###
39
40	When you use Simple URLs, you won’t have to stop writing to search your spreadsheet for the correct affiliate link. You can search for any of your links from inside the post editor, just like with internal links.
41
42	Choose the link you want to insert, and get back to writing.
43
44	If you want to insert a product display, you don’t have to waste your time finding images and formatting a call-out box. Simply click the Simple URLs icon, select your product display, or copy and paste the product’s shortcode from the Simple URLs dashboard.
45
46	Streamlining your workflow with Simple URLs lets you create more content and grow your niche site even faster.
47
48	### SIMPLE URLS GIVES YOU WHAT THE OTHERS CAN’T ###
49
50	Here are some of Simple URLs` unique features:
51
52	* Product Displays That Convert
53	* Link Management Dashboard
54	* Amazon Product Data
55	* Link Cloaking
56	* New Window, NoFollow, and Sponsored link attributes
57	* Brand-specific color customization, no coding required
58	* Automatic affiliate disclosures
59	* Classic and Gutenberg Editor shortcuts
60	* Easy text links
61	* Import from other affiliate plugins
62	* Easily import and upgrade to Lasso
63	* Free support
64	* Affiliate link picker tool, which works just like the WordPress link tool
65	* Insert standard links or add-ons, including widgets and shortcodes
66	* Customize your displays with superior functionality
67	* Makes it easy for affiliate marketers to insert affiliate links in posts, the sidebars, and landing pages (even e-commerce sites)
68	* Simple URLs works with any WordPress editor
69	* Affiliate software lets you easily create new affiliate links inside your posts in real-time without leaving the post edit screen
70	* Easily create, shorten and manage any URL to help you cross-promote your brands & products for lead generation
71	* Create “pretty links” instantly regardless of the number of affiliate partners.
72	* Level up your affiliate links
73	* Pricing is $0 with the free version
74
75	### GET STARTED ###
76
77	Installing Simple URLs is quick, free, and easy:
78
79	* Download Simple URLs from the WordPress Plugin Repository or go to Plugins>Add New from your WordPress dashboard and search for Simple URLs
80	* If you downloaded the plugin, click “Upload Plugin” and upload the .zip file
81	* Activate the plugin and complete the onboarding steps
82	* Click "Add a Link" and paste your affiliate link
83	* Edit your link details and click save
84	* Copy the display's shortcode and paste it into your blog post
85
86	That's all there is to it! Repeat the last three steps with as many affiliate products as you want; there's no limit.
87
88	By following that simple process, you can create unlimited product displays that you can find and insert instantly.
89
90	### GROW FASTER WITH LASSO ###
91
92	If you’re serious about scaling your business, Lasso can help you do it.
93	Here are just some of the premium features available to Lasso users:
94
95	* Multiple Display Themes
96	* Comparison Tables
97	* Product Grids
98	* Product Lists
99	* Multiple CTA Buttons
100	* Product Data
101	* Performance Tracking
102	* Broken Link Alerts
103	* Out-of-Stock Amazon Product Alerts
104	* Monetization Opportunity Reports
105
106	Lasso is the most powerful affiliate marketing tool in the world. Find out why internet marketers everywhere are switching to Lasso.
107
108	[Sign up for Lasso](https://getlasso.co/upgrade/?utm_source=lasso-lite&utm_medium=wp&utm_campaign=repo-description) \| [Lasso features](https://getlasso.co/?utm_source=lasso-lite&utm_medium=wp&utm_campaign=repo-description) \| [Pricing](https://getlasso.co/pricing/?utm_source=lasso-lite&utm_medium=wp&utm_campaign=repo-description)
109
110	== Frequently Asked Questions ==
111
112	= What is Simple URLs? =
113
114	Simple URLs is a free link management tool that allows you to cloak links and create product displays. It’s designed to help you increase your affiliate revenue so you can scale your niche site faster. It is the free version of our premium WordPress affiliate plugin, [Lasso](https://getlasso.co/upgrade/?utm_source=lasso-lite&utm_medium=wp&utm_campaign=repo-description).
115
116	= How will Simple URLs help grow my business? =
117
118	Simple URLs allows you to easily create stunning product displays, which have been proven to improve clicks, just by adding your referral link. More clicks mean more referrals and more affiliate commissions for you. You can reinvest in your business and grow faster with that added revenue.
119
120	= How is Simple URLs different than Pretty Links? =
121
122	Simple URLs does everything Pretty Links does, and much more. You can use Lasso to cloak and manage links, create incredible product displays, and increase your clickthrough rates.
123
124	= How is Simple URLs different than ThirstyAffiliates? =
125
126	Simple URLs allows you to manage your affiliate links the same way ThirstyAffiliates does, but with a much better link management dashboard. Simple URLs also gives you easy to use product displays, link groups, and more!
127
128	= Can I use Simple URLs with any WordPress theme? =
129
130	Absolutely! Simple URLs operates mainly in the WordPress admin, but the front-end features are compatible with any WordPress theme. If you believe you've found a compatibility issue, reach out to our support team, and we'll get it taken care of right away!
131
132	= Can I use Simple URLs on non-WordPress sites? =
133
134	Simple URLs is a WordPress-only plugin like Pretty Links, ThirstyAffiliates, EasyAzon, AffiliateWP, Easy Affiliate, or WooCommerce. It can only be installed on WordPress.org-based websites or WordPress.com Business domains.
135
136	However, you can install Simple URLs on any new or existing WordPress website without interrupting your existing content. In addition, the shortened links you create with Simple URLs can be shared anywhere, such as forums, social media, email marketing campaigns, PDF and Word Documents, QR Codes… basically, anywhere you can share a link.
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138	= Can I track my affiliate links in Google Analytics? =
139
140	Yes. You can either use the free Google Analytics by Yoast plugin or connect your site to Google Analytics directly. You can also connect Google Analytics by upgrading to Lasso.
141
142	= Can I migrate existing links into Simple URLs? =
143
144	Yes, as long as you can export your links (either via an .htaccess file, an export script, or the database), you can use the Simple URLs Importer to import your links easily.
145
146	= Does Simple URLs Affect SEO? =
147
148	Simple URLs will not hurt your SEO, and in many cases it can help SEO. Lasso’s lightweight displays keep readers on your site, which increases time-on-page and decreases bounce rates.
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150	= Can I migrate existing links into Simple URLs? =
151
152	Yes, as long as you can export your links (either via an .htaccess file, an export script, or the database), you can use the Simple URLs Importer to import your links easily.
153
154	= How many affiliate programs can I use with Lasso? =
155
156	Lasso works with unlimited affiliate programs. There’s no limit to the number of links or affiliate marketing programs you can add.
157
158	= Do I need an account to use Simple URLs? =
159
160	You don’t need an account to use Simple URLs. Just download the plugin from WordPress and add it to your site. No affiliate registration is required.
161
162	We do recommend adding your email address to Simple URLs, so you can recieve support
163
164	= Can I use Lasso for my own products? =
165
166	Yes, you can use Lasso to promote your e-commerce products, easy digital downloads, or services you offer. Just add the link, title, image, and description to Lasso.
167
168	= Where can I find more information about growing an affiliate business? =
169
170	We share actionable affiliate marketing tips for bloggers on [our website](https://getlasso.co/blog/?utm_source=lasso-lite&utm_medium=wp&utm_campaign=repo-description). Also, join our newsletter to learn how to successfully monetize a WordPress website with affiliate links.
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172	== Screenshots ==
173
174	1. Lasso's Link Details Page
175	2. Lasso's Link Groups Page
176	3. Lasso's Link Management Dashboard
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