What is Link Cloaking?

Link cloaking is a technique used to hide the destination URL of a link, making it more appealing and trustworthy to users. By masking the actual URL, you can enhance click-through rates and reduce the risk of link tampering. This is particularly useful for affiliate marketers and businesses looking to protect their brand.

Enhance User Trust with Link Cloaking

Bitsy’s link cloaking feature allows you to create clean, branded links that are easier to share and remember. This not only improves user experience but also helps in maintaining brand integrity.

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Step 1: Set Up Your Parameters

When configuring link cloaking, you need to define specific parameters. The key parameter is:

  • has_cloaking: Boolean indicating if cloaking is enabled.

Here’s a simple structure for your cloaking configuration:

  1. Set has_cloaking to true to indicate that link cloaking is active.

Here’s a sample of how you might structure your link cloaking configuration:

{
  "has_cloaking": true
}

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Explanation of the Example

  • has_cloaking: Indicates that link cloaking is being utilized.

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Step 3: Testing Your Setup

Before going live, it’s essential to test your cloaked links:

  1. Click on your cloaked links to ensure they redirect properly to the original URLs.

  2. Verify that the cloaked URL is displayed instead of the original URL in the browser’s address bar.

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Conclusion

Implementing Bitsy link cloaking can significantly enhance user trust and improve the overall experience. By setting up clear parameters and thoroughly testing your configuration, you can ensure that your links remain secure and appealing to your audience.

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