This site profile for ProcessWire offers a free and easy-to-use URL shortener that transforms long links into concise, shareable URLs. It is built using standard ProcessWire modules and field types.

LQRS URL Shortener

LQRS URL Shortener is a free and easy-to-use tool that transforms long links into concise, shareable URLs. Built with ProcessWire CMS and styled with Tailwind CSS, this service offers a streamlined experience for simplifying your online sharing.

LQRS URL Shortener site profile preview

Features


  • Efficient Short Link Management: The core of our system uses the ProcessWire Repeater module with the shortlinks field. This allows you to easily create and organize your short URLs.
  • Trackable Links: Each entry in the shortlinks repeater manages its own URL, short link text, and click count. This allows you to track the performance of your shortened links.
  • ProcessWire Power: The system is built upon the adaptable ProcessWire CMS, providing a robust and reliable foundation.
  • Tailwind CSS Styling: Enjoy a modern and responsive interface thanks to the utility-first styling of Tailwind CSS.
  • Ready-Made Site Profile: Get started quickly with our pre-configured site profile. It’s ready to use and easily customizable.
  • Customizable Repeater Labels: Repeater labels can be fully customized, using bracketed field names or the inclusion of an index number, offering flexibility in how you display and manage your data.
  • Edit Field Configuration: The shortlinks repeater setup can be explored and customized within the Edit Field configuration. You have access to sections such as: basics, details, input, access, advanced settings, actions, and overrides. This makes it easy to fine-tune the functionality to your exact needs.

Installation


  1. Download and Install ProcessWire: Ensure you have ProcessWire installed on your server. If not, download it from ProcessWire's official website.
  2. Import the Site Profile: Import the LQRS URL Shortener site profile into your ProcessWire installation.
  3. Configure Your Environment: Set up any necessary configurations in the Admin panel, including setting up templates and fields.
  4. Styling Customization: Customize the appearance of your URL shortener by modifying the Tailwind CSS styles according to your preferences.

Usage


Creating a Short URL

  1. Navigate to the URL shortener page.
  2. Enter the original long URL in the designated form field.
  3. Optionally, provide a custom short code or let the system generate one automatically.
  4. Submit the form to create the short URL.

Managing Short URLs

  • View recently created short URLs on the first page in Superuser mode.
  • Monitor the click count for each short URL to track its performance.
  • Edit or delete short URLs as needed through the admin interface.

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