Best Way To Track Clicks On A Redirect Domain

Fussballgott · May 23, 2023

I have a domain that I only use to redirect affiliate links. So if I post an article on Medium for example I don't link straight to the affiliate program but to this domain and it redirects to the affiliate program.

the medium article has this link: redirectdomain.com/affiliate-program and it redirects to the affiliate program

I don't have anything installed on the domain, I've only set up htaccess for the redirects.

What's the best way to track clicks on the links? I could install WP and use something like pretty links but I don't really want to install WP on that domain.

Any input is appreciated

GringoMonkey · May 23, 2023

What data do you wish to track?

Fussballgott · May 23, 2023

just clicks, so basically how many times the link redirects

V8200T5 · May 23, 2023

Based on what you have described I think this free open source URL shortener would be perfect for you:
https://yourls.org/

Ashk881 · May 23, 2023

Fussballgott said:
I have a domain that I only use to redirect affiliate links. So if I post an article on Medium for example I don't link straight to the affiliate program but to this domain and it redirects to the affiliate program.

the medium article has this link: redirectdomain.com/affiliate-program and it redirects to the affiliate program

I don't have anything installed on the domain, I've only set up htaccess for the redirects.

What's the best way to track clicks on the links? I could install WP and use something like pretty links but I don't really want to install WP on that domain.

Any input is appreciated

Use a link shortening service that allows custom domains which can do server-side redirection and tracking.

There are several projects you can self host.

averros · May 23, 2023

there is https://l-ink.me/ if i'm not mistaken

she belongs to youtubers H educate

Fussballgott · May 23, 2023

Thank you, everyone, for your answers! Didn't expect so many answers in so little time, this is really appreciated!

I went with @Ashk881 suggestion. I found short.io which does exactly what I was looking for and it's free.

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