Thanks to Switchy integration with Pabbly. You can automatically update a link when an trigger is activated.
You can for example set up an automatic update of Switchy link when you post on Wordpress or when you add a new row to a Google Sheet.
Let's see how to add Switchy in your Pabbly workflows, and how to activate the different options on your links.
🚧 Before you start, you'll need to set up an action or event that will trigger the update of a Switchy link.
A. Choose App
Type "Switchy" in the search bar and select the Switchy App.
B. Action Event
Select the option "Update link" in the drop-down list.
C. Connect
1. Click on the "Connect" button.
2. Select either the option " Add New Connection" or "Select Existing Connection"
3. If you selected " Add New Connection", input your Switchy API Key in the dedicated field and click on "Save"
D. Add Link Options
The set up of this automation is almost the same as the "Create a link", except:
The "Slug' and "Custom Domain" fields are be used to identify the link you want to update.
Example: If you want to update the link "https://hi.switchy.io/hello" you'll need to input "hi.switchy.io" in the "Custom Domain" field, and "hello" in the "Slug" field.
Link update will clear existing options. If a field is left empty, the parameter will be cleared.
Example: My link has some retargeting pixels added before the update. If I leave the "Pixel ID" field empty, my updated link won't have any pixel added.
You'll then have to fill different fields to set up the options of the link that will be automatically updated.
Destination Link
Input here the new destination page of your Switchy link.
Example: https://switchy.io
Custom Domain
Input here the custom domain or subdomain of the link you want to update.
Example: If the link you want to update is "https://hi.switchy.io/test", input "hi.switchy.io" in this field.
🚧 This field is mandatory.
Slug
Input here the slug of the link you want to update.
Example: If the link you want to update is "https://hi.switchy.io/test", input "test" in this field.
🚧 This field is mandatory.
Pixel ID
Select in the drop-down list the pixel(s) you want to add to your link.
Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
💡 The pixels displayed in the drop-down list are the one that you saved on your Switchy account.
Folder
Select in the drop-down list the folder of your Switchy dashboard where you want to store your link. The list of folders will be retrieved from your account.
Example: 📚 Content
Title (Metadata)
Input here the metadata title of your link, it will be displayed in your link preview.
Example: Discover Switchy, the most advanced URL shortener.
💡 If you leave this field blank, it will be automatically fetched.
Description (Metadata)
Input here a description of your link, it will be displayed in your link preview.
Example: With Switchy you can easily shorten your links, collect detailed information about the ones who click, retarget them, and much more!
💡 If you leave this field blank, it will be automatically fetched.
Picture (Metadata)
Input here an URL of an image that will be the metadata picture of your link, it will be displayed in your link preview.
Example: https://switchy.io/logoblue.png
💡 If you leave this field blank, it will be automatically fetched.
Note
Input here an informational note for your link.
Example: This link is a test for Pabbly.
Deep Linking
Select in the drop-down list either to enable or disable the deep-linking.
Example: Disable
🚧 Make sure that the destination website/app is included in Switchy’s deep-linking catalog.
Link Cloaking
Select in the drop-down list either to enable or disable link cloaking.
Example: Enable
🚧 If this option is enabled and your destination link doesn't allow iFrame, you won't be able to create the link.
Tags
Input here tag(s) for your link.
Example:ads,social,email
💡 You need to pass comma separated values.
Favicon
Input the URL of the favicon of your link.
Example: https://switchy.io/favicon.png
GDPR popup
Select in the drop-down list either to enable or disable the display of GDPR popup.
Example: Enable
🚧 You need to have a privacy pop-up set up on your Switchy account to be able to enable this option.
Password: Status
Select in the drop-down list either to enable or disable the password protection.
Example: Enable
Password: Value
Input here the password you want to set for the link.
Example: 123456789
🚧 This field is required if password protection is enabled.
Embed Widget: Status
Select in the drop-down list either to enable or disable embed widget.
Example: Enable
🚧 If this option is enabled and your destination link doesn't allow iFrame, you won't be able to create the link.
Embed Widget: Value
Select in the drop-down list the embed widget you want to add to your link. The list of embed widgets will be retrieved from your account.
Example: Typeform
🚧 This field is required if embed widget is enabled.
Rotator - A/B Testing: Destination Link
Input here the destination link(s) of your rotator.
Example: https://google.com,https://facebook.com
💡 You need to pass comma separated values for multiple line items.
💡 You can't add rotator redirection if geolocation redirection is already used.
Rotator - A/B Testing: Percentage
Input here the percentage values for the rotator.
Example: 20,30
In our example, this means that the user will be redirected to https://google.com with a 20% probability, to https://facebook.com with a 30% probability and to https://switchy.io with a 50% probability.
🚧 The total value of the percentages added shouldn’t exceed 100.
💡 You need to pass comma separated values for multiple line items.
Geolocation: Destination Link
Input here the destination link(s) for geolocation.
💡 You need to pass comma separated values for multiple line items.
💡 You can't add geolocation redirection if rotator redirection is already used.
Geolocation: Country
Input here 2-digits country code(s) for geolocation.
Example: FR,US
In our example, this means that the user located in France will be redirected to https://switchy.io/fr, and user from the United States will be redirected to https://switchy.io/en.
🌎 Find the list of country codes on this page.
💡 You need to pass comma separated values for multiple line items.
🚧 This field is required if geolocation is enabled.
Link Expiration: Status
Select in the drop-down list either to enable or disable link expiration.
Example: Enable
Link Expiration: Date - Time
Input here the date and time of the link expiration.
Example: 2022-05-20 17:01:30
💡 Make sure to use the format above for your date and time.
🚧 This field is required if link expiration is enabled.
Link Expiration: Timezone
Select the timezone of the link expiration in the drop-down list.
Example: (GMT +1:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
🚧 This field is required if link expiration is enabled.
Link Expiration: Destination Link
Input here the destination link after the expiration date.
Example: https://instagram.com
🚧 This field is required if link expiration is enabled.
E. Test the integration
When you're done editing your link's options, you can save the settings and test the integration.
To so so, click on the "Save & Send Test Request" button, at the bottom of the page.
Make sure that the Test Request worked properly and that your link has been edited inside your Switchy account.
Well done Switcher! 🧙♂️ You have successfully automated the update of a Switchy link through Pabbly.