Creating Your First Short Link
This guide walks through creating a short link in GoshLinks.
Step 1: Open the Add New Link Page
- In WordPress admin, go to GoshLinks > All Links.
- Click Add New.
Step 2: Add a Title
The Title is for your own reference. It helps you identify the link in the WordPress admin area.
Example:
Summer Sale Landing Page
Step 3: Choose a Slug
The Slug is the unique short-link identifier. If your Base Path is go and your slug is summer-sale, your short link will look like:
https://example.com/go/summer-sale
Use letters, numbers, and hyphens. Do not use spaces or special characters.
As you type, GoshLinks checks whether the slug is available. A green tick means the slug can be used. A red cross means it cannot be used.
Step 4: Enter the Target URL
The Target URL is where visitors will be sent when they visit the short link.
GoshLinks requires a valid http or https URL before the link can be created.
Step 5: Choose a Redirect Type
- 301 - Permanent redirect. Use this when the destination should be treated as permanent.
- 302 - Temporary redirect. Recommended for most campaigns, offers, affiliate links, and links that may change later.
Step 6: Add Notes If Needed
Notes are private admin notes. They are shown below the link title on the All Links page and can be used for reminders, campaign names, or internal context.
Step 7: Save the Link
The Create Link button becomes available when the required fields are valid. Click it to create the link.
Step 8: Test the Short Link
After saving, copy the Short URL from the All Links page and open it in a browser tab to confirm that it redirects correctly.