🚀 Overview

Purpose: Shorten URLs, monetize links, and analyze traffic for campaigns, affiliate marketing, or SaaS solutions.

Real-world use: Digital marketers, bloggers, affiliate marketers, and SaaS providers use AdLinkFly to track clicks, optimize campaigns, and generate revenue.

Target users: Marketing agencies, content creators, bloggers, SaaS developers, and website owners needing a GPL-ready monetized link platform.

✨ Key Features

• URL Shortening: Generate short, branded links quickly.
• Monetization: Earn revenue with ad-based or interstitial link monetization.
• Link Tracking: Monitor clicks, geolocation, device, and referral sources.
• Campaign Management: Group links, manage campaigns, and track performance.
• Affiliate System: Integrate affiliate tracking and payouts for users.
• Custom Domains: Use multiple domains or branded short links.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile devices.
• Analytics & Reports: View comprehensive traffic stats and revenue reports.
• Admin Panel: Manage users, links, payments, and platform settings.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x (Laravel, CodeIgniter, or custom PHP framework)
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, Vue.js or React (optional)
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: Payment gateways, email/SMS notifications, analytics integration

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, fileinfo; SSL recommended; 1-2GB RAM for small-medium setups.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload AdLinkFly files to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import adlinkfly.sql.
3. Update config.php or .env with database credentials, domain settings, and payment gateway details.
4. Set folder permissions for /uploads, /cache, and /logs.
5. Access the admin panel to configure monetization settings, domains, and campaigns.
6. Test link creation, click tracking, and monetization flow before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Full PHP backend source code (GPL licensed)
• Frontend UI for link creation, tracking, and analytics
• Admin dashboard for campaigns, users, and monetization management
• Affiliate tracking and reporting modules
• Custom domain support
• Database schema & sample data
• Installation and configuration guide

📱 Supported Platforms

Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

Devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile; fully responsive.

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (XAMPP/WAMP)

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for marketers, bloggers, and SaaS platforms monetizing links.
• Ensure payment gateway integration and link redirection security.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Customize frontend UI, link templates, and monetization rules in /src directories.
• Add additional tracking features, analytics, or custom affiliate programs.
• Integrate with external SaaS or marketing platforms via API.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Modular architecture, responsive design, and secure API structure enable SaaS deployment and discoverability.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original AdLinkFly – Monetized URL Shortener developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View AdLinkFly on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for managing content, payments, and legal compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world URL monetization and link tracking for marketers, bloggers, and SaaS platforms.

Expertise: Developed using PHP and modern web technologies for secure, scalable, and maintainable link shortening solutions.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.