Shortlinks
The Shortlinks feature in the Marketing For SureCart addon lets you create clean, user-friendly links that redirect to any URL. Use them to simplify long checkout or product URLs, make links more visually appealing, and share them in emails, social media, or other marketing campaigns.
⚡Quick Highlights
Generate short, tidy URLs for any page or checkout link on your store
Optionally create custom slugs for branded or memorable links
Easily copy shortlinks to share in email, social posts, or other marketing materials
Create Clean, Shareable Shortlinks For Your Marketing Campaigns
Hello, I’m Nelson Miller, the owner of SurelyWP and the creator of this addon for SureCart. I enjoy developing tools that help you succeed, and I hope you find this one beneficial! If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message.
Shortlinks
Use Cases
Explore these popular ways store owners and admins are using shortlinks.
Share Clean Links On Social Media
Post tidy, user-friendly shortlinks on Facebook, Instagram, or X to increase engagement.
Create Branded Campaign Links
Use custom slugs to reinforce promotions and make campaign links memorable.
Include Shortlinks in Email Campaigns
Add clean links to newsletters or promotional emails to make URLs clear and clickable.
Run Limited-Time Promotions With Shortlinks
Set expirations so outdated links automatically redirect to a chosen page.
What To Expect From SurelyWP And Marketing/Shortlinks
Seamless Integration
Every SurelyWP addon is carefully designed to fit naturally within the SureCart workflow and interface, making it intuitive and easy to use.
Dedicated Expertise
Our development team works exclusively on SureCart addons, combining deep knowledge of its codebase with a love for the platform.
Friendly Support
We provide personal support whenever needed, helping customers get the most out of their addons and solving any technical problems quickly.
Trusted Quality
Our addons are built to the highest standards, delivering reliable performance that customers count on for their ecommerce stores.
Customer Focused
Most of our features and addons are inspired by conversations with customers, using your feedback to decide what we work on next.
Shortlinks Settings
Explore all the settings to configure and customize the Shortlinks feature!
NOTE: We display all settings, options, and interface screenshots directly on this product page rather than hiding them in separate documentation. This ensures complete transparency so you can see exactly what the plugin offers before purchasing. You can refer back here anytime while configuring and using the plugin, or after we release updates, to always find the latest information.
Manage And Configure Your Shortlinks
The Shortlinks settings give you full control over how each link is created and how it behaves once shared. Whether you’re building branded promotional URLs, running a time-sensitive offer, or simply trying to avoid exposing long, complex checkout URLs, this settings area walks you through every step. Each section focuses on clarity and flexibility so you can confidently create shortlinks that fit any campaign or workflow.
Write A Shortlink Title For Internal Reference
When creating a shortlink, the first step is to provide a clear title that accurately describes the shortlink. This title serves as a quick reference point internally, so keep it descriptive so you or other admins can easily understand what this link is for when managing and accessing your shortlinks.
Generate a Shortlink From Any URL
Every shortlink begins by pasting the original URL you want to shorten. This can be a SureCart checkout link, a product page, or any external URL you want to promote. Once added, you can instantly generate a clean shortlink that’s easy to read, simple to share, and perfect for social posts, ads, emails, or internal use. The goal is to give you a fast, reliable way to produce tidy links without needing external tools or manual steps.
Customize the Slug for Branded or Campaign-Specific Links
If you want more control over how the shortlink appears, you can replace the automatically generated slug with your own custom text. This allows you to craft memorable, human-friendly URLs that reinforce your branding or match the theme of a campaign — things like `/launch`, `/summer-sale`, or `/exclusive-offer`. Custom slugs make your links look intentional instead of random and help users immediately understand the purpose of the link before clicking.
Control Time-Sensitive Links With Optional Expiration Settings
Some promotional links should only be active for a limited period, and this feature makes that easy to manage. You can set a specific date and time for the shortlink to expire, ensuring that once the promotional window closes, the link automatically stops functioning. This prevents outdated links from circulating and gives you a clean cutoff point without needing to manually turn anything on or off.
Redirect Visitors After A Link Expires
If a shortlink has an expiration date, you can also define where users should be redirected after it’s no longer valid. This ensures that anyone clicking an expired link still lands somewhere meaningful — such as your homepage, a current promotion, or a general offers page. Instead of reaching a dead end, visitors are guided smoothly to a relevant destination, which helps preserve your user experience and maintain engagement.
Copy and Share the Shortlink Anywhere You Need It
After generating the shortlink, the settings area provides a dedicated output field along with a click-to-copy button for quick access. This makes the shortlink easy to grab and share wherever you need it — inside emails, social media posts, SMS campaigns, ad platforms, or internal messages with your team. The goal is to remove friction so you can immediately take the finished link and put it to work.
