Features that make your links smarter

Stop juggling multiple links. Use dynamic routing rules to create intelligent links that adapt to every audience, automatically.

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Smart Routing Rules

One link, infinite destinations

Create a single short link that intelligently routes users to different destinations based on custom rules. No more managing multiple links for the same campaign.

  • Route by location, device, time, or any combination
  • Unlimited rules per link
  • Priority-based rule execution
  • Fallback destination for unmatched rules

Example Use Case

Scenario:

Launch a global product with one link: US visitors see English pricing, EU visitors see Euro pricing, mobile users on both continents go directly to app stores.

Result:

One QR code on all marketing materials, perfect experience for everyone.

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Geo-Location Targeting

Serve the right content to the right region

Automatically detect visitor location and route them to region-specific landing pages, stores, or offers. Perfect for international businesses and localized campaigns.

  • Country-level targeting
  • Region grouping (e.g., "EU", "North America")
  • Localized landing pages automatically
  • Comply with regional regulations (GDPR, etc.)

Real-World Application

Scenario:

E-commerce store with different warehouses: Route visitors to the nearest store location, with correct currency and shipping options pre-selected.

Result:

Reduced cart abandonment, better customer experience.

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Device-Type Detection

Mobile, desktop, tablet - optimized experiences

Detect the device type and send users where they need to go. Mobile users to app stores, desktop users to detailed product pages, tablets to optimized layouts.

  • Automatic device detection (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • OS detection (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
  • Browser-specific routing if needed
  • Responsive campaign optimization

App Marketing Made Easy

Scenario:

Promote your mobile app with one link: iOS users → App Store, Android users → Google Play, desktop users → marketing website with QR code to download.

Result:

No confusion, higher install rates, better attribution.

Time-Based Routing

Change destinations dynamically over time

Schedule destination changes without updating your links. Perfect for limited-time offers, event phases, or business hours routing.

  • Date range scheduling
  • Time-of-day routing
  • Timezone-aware rules
  • Automatic expiration handling

Event Management

Scenario:

Concert promotion: Before event → ticket sales page. During event → live stream link. After event → replay and photo gallery.

Result:

Same link on posters, emails, social media - always shows the right content.

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Rule Execution Analytics

See which routing rules are actually being used

Unlike traditional link shorteners, Ziglink shows you which routing rules matched for each click. Understand how your audience is being segmented and optimize your rules accordingly.

  • Rule execution logs (see which rules fired for each click)
  • Identify unused or underperforming rules
  • QR code vs regular link tracking
  • UTM parameter pass-through to your analytics
  • Basic click metrics (location, device) for quick insights
  • Export data for deeper analysis in your preferred tool

Rule Optimization

Scenario:

You created 5 routing rules but discover that 2 of them never match any traffic. Analytics show that most clicks are mobile users from the US, so you refine your rules to focus on that segment.

Result:

Simplified rule set, better performance, easier maintenance.

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Dynamic QR Codes

Offline campaigns with online intelligence

Generate QR codes that use the same smart routing as your short links. Track offline campaigns separately with dedicated analytics.

  • Automatic QR code generation
  • Separate tracking domain (viaqr.io)
  • Same routing rules as short links
  • Offline campaign attribution
  • Print-ready, high-resolution codes

Multi-Channel Tracking

Scenario:

Print QR codes on posters, flyers, and product packaging. Track which offline channels drive the most engagement, separate from your digital campaigns.

Result:

Full attribution across online and offline marketing.

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Security & Privacy

Protect sensitive links and content

Add password protection, set expiration dates, and control access to your links. Perfect for internal resources, exclusive content, or time-sensitive promotions.

  • Password-protected links (SHA-256 encrypted)
  • Link expiration with custom expired pages
  • Session-based access control
  • No registration required for end users

Exclusive Access

Scenario:

Send password-protected links to beta testers or VIP customers. Set expiration dates for limited-time offers that automatically redirect to a "sold out" page.

Result:

Controlled access without complex permission systems.

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Custom Branding

Your brand, your domains (Pro & Business)

Use custom domains or subdomains for fully branded short links. Build trust and recognition with links that match your brand identity.

  • Custom subdomains on Pro tier (company.zigl.ink)
  • Full custom domains on Business tier (go.yourcompany.com)
  • SSL/TLS encryption included
  • Branded social media previews (Open Graph)
  • No "ziglink" branding if you prefer

Brand Trust

Scenario:

Marketing agency uses agency.zigl.ink for all client campaigns. Each client sees a professional branded link instead of a generic shortener.

Result:

Higher click-through rates, better brand recognition.

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Link Management

Organize and control your links effortlessly

Full lifecycle management for your links. Create, edit, archive, restore, or permanently delete links with complete control and safety.

  • Archive links to free up quota (analytics preserved)
  • Restore archived links anytime
  • Edit rules and destinations without changing URLs
  • Bulk operations (coming soon)
  • Link search and filtering (coming soon)

Seasonal Campaigns

Scenario:

Free tier user with 10-link limit: Archive last year's Black Friday campaign links in December. Restore and update them next November for the new campaign.

Result:

Maximize your quota, preserve historical analytics.

Feature Comparison

How Ziglink stacks up

See how our features compare to other popular link management platforms

FeatureZiglinkBitlyRebrandly
Dynamic Routing RulesLimited
Geo-Location TargetingPaid Only
Device DetectionLimited
Time-Based Routing
QR Codes with Separate Analytics
Password ProtectionPaid OnlyPaid Only
Link ExpirationLimited
Rule Execution Logs
Archive/Restore Links
Custom DomainsPro+Paid OnlyPaid Only
Free Tier10 links10 links5 links

Comparison based on publicly available information as of November 2025. Features and pricing subject to change.

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