Hot Links SQL

Hot Links SQL is an extraordinarily powerful link index - search engine CGI script! Run a professional database driven directory site, utilizing the power of MySQL to deliver blazing fast content regardless of the amount of data. Hot Links SQL can now be run in HTML or Dynamic mode. Many new features have been added, including the much anticipated Reciprocal Link Checker, an integrated 'Top Sites' list, and an integrated reviews and ratings system. Now includes Sponsor Link functions with integrated PayPal payment gateway.



General Functions & Features:

• Directory style index allows for easy navigation


• Utilize the power of MySQL to deliver blazing fast content regardless of the amount of data.


• Out going and incoming hits are recorded creating a popular links list and displaying a cumulative hit count which is also used to build a Hot Links Page.


• You control how many links to display on the popular links list


• You control how many hits a site must have before being listed on the Hot Links Page


• Cheat protection using IP address for outgoing hits (1 hit per IP per day)


• Duplicate link verification (Now has option to disable, or to losen the restrictions to allow duplicates as long as they're in seperate categories).


• Easily edit the look of your directory without having to pick through any of the PERL code. Header and footer HTML is kept in seperate text files.


• Will run on most servers with Perl 5.x, MySQL and SendMail installed. Recommended for Unix/Linux or WinNT.


• Features an easy to edit language file that makes translating the script into other languages painless.


• New split page listings, break up longer category listings for easier navigation.


• Various FREE icons for you to use courtesy of Mr CGI Guy & Powerbackgrounds.com.


• Create infinite subcategory levels.


• Most recent listings display right on the index page. You control how many to show.


• Now features HTML or Dynamic mode. HTML mode is highly beneficial for search engine rankings and Google PageRank.


• Intergrated reviews and ratings system


• Integrated Searchfeed.com results search feed

Admin Functions & Features:

• Admin interface is clean and easy to use.


• Add, Modify, & Delete categories and sub categories instantly


• Add, Modify & Delete links instantly


• Approve or reject new links submissions


• Check your entire index for broken links (Must have LWP module installed to use this function)


• Build an editors pick list


• Reset the popular links list


• Stat display shows Hits out since last reset, link count and category count


• Current version display lets you know when a new update is available


• Create & manage banner advertising campaigns for each category (including subs) as well as for specific keywords.


• Optional email notification when a new link is submitted.


• Easily check reciprocal links!


• Set links to expire after X amount of days, or set to 'none' to never expire.


• Allow link owners to display a small image or screen shot next to their listing


• Send all your link owners an email from one form


• Disable links without deleting them completely


• Seemlessly add affiliate link listings without having to alter the affiliate HTML code


• Reciprocal link checking function

End User Functions & Features:

• Features a clean, simple, navigation. Easy to browse or search links.


• Meta Tag grabbing add link form prefills the title, description and keyword fields to allow users to add links with ease.


• Modify a link.


• Confirmation emailed automatically upon approval with Link ID & Password


• Delete a link instantly


• Password retrieving system sends forgetful users their password automatically


• Visitors will view banner advertisments specifically targeted to their search or the category they're viewing


• No more guessing where new links have been added. The script now displays a "NEW" indicator next to categories that contain new links


• Easily rate or review any listing

Banner Ad System Functions & Features:

• Infinite ad campaigns


• Category specific and keyword targeted banner advertising


• Default banner ad for any category or keyword without an ad campaign


• Every campaign has individual stats showing exposures, clicks, and click-thru %


• Banner weighing system is open-ended, allowing a banner to be exposed at much higher frequencies than others

Why Buy Hot Links SQL?

• Free updates for 1 year.


• Free & FAST support


• Lots of new functions and add-ons planned.


• Gain access to the Mr CGI Guy paid user area, where you'll be able to automatically download updates.

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