Optional Ad Redirect Page — Make Your Short Links Work for You
Every short link redirects. But with shorten.click, you can decide what happens before the redirect. Add an optional ad redirect page to any link — a fully custom HTML page you control, shown to whoever clicks your short link before they continue on. Here's what that feature is, why it matters, and the best ways to use it.
01 · What is an ad redirect page?
An ad redirect page is a short "stop" that sits in front of your destination. Normally a short link redirects straight to the target URL. With an ad page attached, a visitor first sees a page you designed — an offer, an announcement, an ad — and then moves on to the original destination.
The best part: it's completely optional. You choose, per link, whether a redirect page appears. No ad page, no change — the link behaves exactly like a normal short link.
And because it's your HTML and CSS, the page looks like you — not some auto-generated junk. You keep a private password to protect and edit it, and the page is saved together with your short link.
02 · How it works
The flow is simple. The ad page is just a step in the middle — one your visitor may skip past or click through, depending on how you set it up.
Typical setup, in a few steps:
- Paste your long destination URL into the shortener.
- Toggle on the ad redirect page option for that link.
- Paste in your own HTML & CSS — your banner, offer, or announcement.
- Set a private password so only you can edit the page.
- Share the short link as normal. Visitors see your page, then continue on.
That's it. One clean short link on the outside, your message in the middle.
03 · Why add one — the benefits
Monetize without ads
Promote your own products or partners on every click — no third-party ad network required.
Full design control
Your HTML and CSS, your branding. The page looks native to your site, not like a redirect service.
Zero cost to you
Free forever, like every link. You only pay attention — your visitors do the clicking.
Protected & private
A private password keeps your ad page editable only by you, and it's saved with the link itself.
Turn traffic into value
Every click on a shared link becomes an opportunity — a view, a lead, a sale, a signup.
Non-intrusive
It's a quick page, not an interrupted experience. Visitors still reach their destination right after.
The core benefit is simple: a link that would otherwise deliver zero value past the redirect can now work harder for you, every single time it's shared.
04 · Best uses for a redirect page
Product & offer promotion
Shorten links to product pages, then show a promo banner or discount code before the visitor arrives. Ideal for affiliate-style sharing or storefronts.
Lead capture & email signups
Use the page to collect an email address or nudge a signup before sending visitors to your article, guide, or free download.
Announcements & notices
Got maintenance, a new version, or a policy change? Put the announcement on the page — every link that goes to that page carries the message.
Event registration
Short links to registrations or tickets can pass through a page with dates, counts down, or a "register now" call-to-action.
Sharing & referrals
Friends, forums, or DMs that pass your link around all hit your page first — turning word-of-mouth into a chance to be seen and clicked.
Portfolio & content creators
One "link in bio" can show your latest work, channel, or sponsorship message before sending people to the main site.
05 · Do it right (and avoid pitfalls)
An ad redirect page works best when it respects the visitor. A few rules keep it friendly and effective:
- Keep it brief. One clear message and a way forward beats a busy page full of pop-ups.
- Don't block the destination. The redirect still happens — your page is a step, not a wall.
- Make it relevant. The page should relate to the link's destination, or visitors will bounce.
- Use it selectively. Not every link needs an ad page. Reserve it for links that benefit.
- Protect your work. Use the private password so only you can change the page.
Followed this way, an ad redirect page becomes a feature people appreciate — a useful stop on the way, not an annoyance.
Turn your next short link into a tool
Free, no sign-up, optional ad page per link. Paste and go.
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