Link Generation

Introduction

The IPOS Link Service provides a convenient way for logged-in widget developers to create shareable short links. Users who access the platform through these links will have their device bound for 7 days. During this period, their activities on the platform (currently including registration and orders, with potential for more activities in the future) will be associated with the source of the link (typically a specific widget or marketing campaign).

Problem Solved: Easy Sharing and User Behavior Tracking

The Link Service primarily addresses the following issues:

• Simplified Sharing Process: Logged-in widget developers can easily create short, shareable links, making it convenient for users to access specific content or features through various channels (e.g., social media, messaging apps). The system automatically retrieves necessary association information from the user's login credentials (Token).

• Short-Term User Behavior Tracking: Users who enter the IPOS platform through a specific share link will have their device bound for 7 days. This means that any registration and order activities (and potentially more in the future) they perform on the platform during this time can be traced back to the source of the link. This is valuable for analyzing the effectiveness of different promotion channels or the user acquisition of specific widgets.

• Support for Deep Linking and Messaging within Widgets: If a link is created using a Widget Token, developers can specify a message to be sent to the widget when a user navigates to it via the link. This facilitates specific business logic and user guidance within the widget.

Link Generation and Usage Workflow

The following outlines the process of link generation and user access via these links:

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Create Link: Logged-in widget developers use the IPOS Link Service API, specifying the target URL (and optional message for Widget Token links). System auto-fills appId, widget tag from the Token. See Link Section.

2. Share Link: IPOS returns a short link, which the developer shares with users.

3. Click Link: Users click the shared short link.

4. Bind Device & Redirect: IPOS records a 7-day device binding and redirects the user to the target URL. If a message was specified with a Widget Token link, it's also sent to the widget.

5. User Actions: For 7 days, the user's platform activities (currently registration and orders, potentially more later) are associated with the link.

The IPOS Link Service allows easy creation of trackable links and supports in-widget messaging via Widget Tokens. For API details, see the complete Link Section.