Spinster URL Rotator

Introduction

The Spinster URL Rotator is a powerful tool that allows you to rotate a list of URLs, so that you can send your visitors to different URLs depending on certain conditions. This is extremely useful in a variety of situations, such as:

• Tracking conversions and referrals
• Creating multiple entry points for a campaign
• Distributing traffic among multiple affiliate links
• Rotating banners and ads
• Creating a simple URL redirector

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of using the Spinster URL Rotator, including setting up your account, creating a new campaign, and using the various features and settings.

Setting up Your Account

Before we start, make sure you have an account with Spinster. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for free by visiting the Spinster website and filling out the registration form.

Once you have an account, log in to the Spinster dashboard and you will be taken to your account page. From here, you can access all of your campaigns and settings.

Creating a New Campaign

To create a new campaign, click on the "Create Campaign" button in the top-right corner of the dashboard. This will take you to the campaign creation page, where you will need to enter the following information:

• Campaign name: This is the name of your campaign, and will help you identify it later.
• Description: This is a brief description of your campaign, which can be useful for keeping track of what the campaign is for.
• Rotator type: This determines how the URLs will be rotated. Spinster offers two types of rotators: Random and Round Robin.
  • Random: This will randomly select a URL from the list for each visitor.
  • Round Robin: This will rotate the URLs in a circular order, so that each URL is shown the same number of times.
• Time-to-live (TTL): This is the amount of time a visitor will see the same URL before being redirected to a different one. For example, if you set the TTL to 30 minutes, a visitor who sees the first URL in the list will be redirected to a different URL after 30 minutes.
• URL list: This is the list of URLs that you want to rotate. You can add or remove URLs as needed.

Adding URLs to Your Campaign

Once you have entered the campaign details, you can start adding URLs to your list. To do this, click on the "Add URL" button and enter the URL you want to add. You can add multiple URLs by separating them with commas or by using the "Add URL" button multiple times.

Using the Rotator

Now that you have created a campaign and added some URLs, it's time to use the rotator. To do this, you will need to get the rotator URL, which is the URL that you will give to your visitors.

To get the rotator URL, click on the "Get Rotator URL" button and copy the URL that is displayed. You can then give this URL to your visitors, or use it in your own website or marketing materials.

Rotator URL Formats

The Spinster rotator URL has a specific format, which is:

http://spinster.com/r/?id={campaign_id}&t={timestamp}

Where:

• campaign_id is the ID of your campaign.
• timestamp is a unique identifier for each visit.

Tracking Conversions

Spinster also allows you to track conversions for your campaign. To do this, you will need to add a tracking pixel to your website or landing page. The tracking pixel will be called when a visitor completes a conversion, and will update the conversion statistics for your campaign.

Advanced Features

Spinster also offers a variety of advanced features, including:

• URL filtering: This allows you to filter out certain URLs based on certain conditions, such as IP address or user agent.
• Rotator rules: This allows you to set custom rules for the rotator, such as rotating the URLs based on certain conditions or times of day.
• Integration with other services: Spinster offers integration with other services, such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel, which allows you to track conversions and other statistics for your campaign.

Conclusion

That's it! With these steps, you should now have a good understanding of how to use the Spinster URL Rotator to rotate a list of URLs. Remember to set up your account, create a new campaign, add URLs to your list, and use the rotator URL to redirect your visitors. With the advanced features of Spinster, you can track conversions, filter URLs, and create custom rotator rules to fit your specific needs.