Create and manage landing pages

What landing pages are

Landing Pages are attached to Gallery Link Grid items, not to the site globally. Treat them as card-level destinations or campaign layers.

They are useful when a single card needs a managed LinkSplash destination instead of going straight to one outside URL.

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How gallery cards connect to landing pages

Each Gallery Link Grid card owns its own routing decision. The card can stay on a direct external link, point to one managed landing page, or send the visitor to a chooser that lists several managed pages.

That is why the manager shows the card, mode, landing-page count, selected target, and edit action all together. Adding a page does not change live behavior by itself.

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External URL versus Single Page

Each Gallery Link Grid card currently runs in one of two supported setup modes. External URL sends the click straight to an outside destination. Single Page sends the click to one managed landing page.

A Multi Page chooser flow is planned for future iterations, but it is currently being held back while that experience is refined.

• External URL: direct outbound click with no LinkSplash destination layer.
• Single Page: one managed destination attached to the card.
• Multi Page: coming soon as a chooser-first managed flow.

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When to use each option

Use External URL when the card should just open one outside destination and there is no reason for LinkSplash to host an intermediate experience.

Use Single Page when the card needs a managed destination with richer framing or several links, but the visitor should still have one clear next step. Multi Page is coming later for real chooser use cases.

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Step-by-step setup

1. Open the card inside Landing Pages. 2. Choose the card mode: External URL or Single Page. 3. If you are using managed mode, add at least one landing page. 4. Choose the live target that card clicks should open. 5. Add the release or campaign links inside that landing page. 6. Open the public URL and test the live behavior before sharing it.

If the card is still in External URL mode, the direct link remains the live destination. If the card is in managed mode without the right selected target or chooser setup, the card is not ready for traffic yet.

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Gated-page basics

A gated page is still a managed landing page. It simply adds an unlock requirement before the visitor gets the final asset, link, or code.

Use a gate when the access control is intentional, such as bonus media, a sample pack, a press kit, a workbook, or a supporter reward. If there is no real reason to slow the visitor down, a direct link or standard managed page is usually better.

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What each landing-page type is for

Links is the broadest destination type and is usually the right fit for a standard release page, resource hub, or multi-link destination. Presave is meant for release-before-launch flows where the primary action is to save something ahead of release. Download Gate is meant for controlled access to files, bonus media, or gated assets. Promo Code is meant for claim-code and redemption-style campaigns. Other is a flexible catch-all when the destination does not map cleanly to the built-in types.

The current type list is intentionally opinionated rather than unlimited. More landing-page types are expected over time as additional campaign patterns are formalized in the product.

• Links: streaming, store, info hub, episode hub, product links, speaker resources.
• Presave: album presave, event reminder signup, launch waitlist-style action path.
• Download Gate: remix pack, press kit, free sample pack, gated workbook, gated PDF.
• Promo Code: ticket code, merch code, fan-club code, workshop discount code.
• Other: campaign concept that still needs a managed destination but does not match the current named types.

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Music examples

A release card might use Single Page with a Links landing page when the only goal is to route fans to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Bandcamp.

A future Multi Page chooser could support campaigns where the same artwork needs distinct paths such as Listen Now, Pre-save, and Download Gate, but that chooser flow is currently being refined.

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Non-music examples

A speaker or educator could use a managed card for a new talk and route visitors to Watch the Talk, Download Slides, or Join the Newsletter. A product launch card could offer Shop Now, Claim Launch Discount, and Download Product Guide. A photographer or visual artist could use one campaign card with Portfolio, Client Inquiry, and Download Media Kit as separate managed destinations.

The same logic works anywhere one visual card represents one campaign but the desired next step changes by visitor intent.

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How chooser pages should be used

When the chooser flow returns, it should be used only when the visitor can clearly understand why there are multiple paths. Good chooser labels describe the actual intent, not your internal setup.

Listen Now versus Download Gate is clear. Natural versus Ads is not a useful fan-facing choice. Until that chooser returns, keep cards in Single Page mode and choose one managed target instead.

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Common setup mistakes

Most problems come from card routing, not from writing the page content itself. The most common error is creating a page and assuming the card will automatically start opening it.

Another common mistake is trying to force more than one visitor intent into a single card before the chooser flow is ready, which usually adds needless friction.

• Leaving the card in managed mode without selecting the live target page.
• Using a gate without testing the unlock result on the public route.
• Using a managed page when a direct external URL would be simpler and clearer.

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Likely support questions

If the wrong page opens, check the card mode and selected live target first. If the chooser is missing options, check chooser inclusion and order. If a page exists but is not receiving traffic, check whether the card is actually routing to that page on the live path.

If you are unsure whether you need a landing page at all, use one when LinkSplash should control the destination experience. If one outside URL is enough, External URL is usually the cleaner answer.

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What to check before sharing

Confirm the selected target, public path, and the live behavior of the card itself. A draft landing page without the right selected target is not ready for traffic.

For gated pages, confirm the required actions and unlock outcome on a live test pass before announcing the link.

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