Share links, Short Links, QR Codes & Analytics

¡HolaOlas! offers you a complete sharing page with all the tools you need to promote your experiences:

• Direct links: Full URL of your experience
• Short Links: Short and trackable URLs
• QR Codes: Downloadable scannable codes
• Analytics: Click tracking and statistics

To access all your sharing tools:

1. Log in to your Dashboard

2. Click "Share & Integration" in the menu

3. Select the experience you want to share

You access a complete page with all sharing and integration tools.

The direct link is the full URL of your experience:

Format: `holaolas.com/en/e/your-experience-slug`

Advantages:

• Permanent and official URL
• SEO-friendly (Google ranking)
• Readable and professional
• Multilingual (changes based on language)

When to use it:

• On your website
• In your email signatures
• For natural referencing
• Official communications

Tip: Copy the link in one click from the sharing page.

Short Links are short and tracked URLs to measure engagement:

Format: `holaolas.com/s/your-slug/abc123`

Advantages:

• Short URLs: Easy to share and remember
• Click tracking: Track how many people click
• Creation date: History of your links
• Deletable: Manage your active links
• Multiple: Create several links for different campaigns

How to create a Short Link:

1. Go to Dashboard > Share & Integration

2. Select your experience

3. In the "Short Link" section, click "Create short link"

4. The link is created instantly with a unique code

Using Short Links:

• Social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
• Direct messages and SMS
• Email marketing campaigns
• Different sources to track separately

Included analytics:

• Real-time click counter
• Link creation date
• Ability to create multiple links for A/B testing

QR Codes allow instant access by scanning:

Format: Downloadable QR code in high-resolution PNG (1024x1024px)

Advantages:

• Instant scan: Direct access from smartphone
• Printable: High quality for printing
• Fast: No need to type URL
• Professional: Standard format recognized everywhere

How to download your QR Code:

1. Go to Dashboard > Share & Integration

2. Select your experience

3. In the "QR Code" section, click "Download QR"

4. The PNG file is automatically downloaded

Where to use your QR Codes:

• In storefront: Physical display in your location
• Flyers and brochures: Paper distribution
• Business cards: Professional sharing
• Posters: Events and trade shows
• Menus: Restaurants and cafes
• Vehicles: Stickers on car/van

Advice: Always test the QR code after printing to verify it works.

Each Short Link includes automatic analytics:

Available metrics:

• Total clicks: How many people clicked
• Creation date: Since when the link exists
• Full URL: Trackable link

How to see your statistics:

1. Go to Dashboard > Share & Integration

2. Select your experience

3. In the "Short Links" section, you see all your links

4. Each line displays: URL + Click count + Date

Analytics use cases:

• Marketing campaigns: Compare effectiveness of different sources
• Social media: See which network generates most traffic
• Newsletters: Measure email engagement
• Partnerships: Give unique link to each partner

Multi-link strategy:

Create multiple Short Links for the same experience and distribute them on different channels. You'll know which channel performs best!

1. Social media promotion

• Create a Short Link for Instagram
• Create a Short Link for Facebook
• Compare clicks to know where to invest your efforts

2. Physical display

• Download the QR Code
• Print it on A5 flyers
• Distribute in tourist locations
• Customer scans and books instantly

3. Partnerships

• Create unique Short Link for each partner (hotel, tourist office)
• Track bookings generated by each partner
• Negotiate commissions based on performance

4. Events and trade shows

• Print large QR Code on roll-up
• Visitors scan on site
• Track clicks from the event

5. Professional vehicle

• Stick QR Code on your van/boat
• People scan it when seeing you pass
• Free mobile marketing

In the sharing page, you can manage all your links:

Available actions:

• Copy: Copy link in one click
• Open: Test link in new tab
• Delete: Delete Short Link (no longer works after)

Best practices:

• Don't delete active link used in your communications
• Create new link for each new campaign
• Keep history of your links for future analysis
• Always test your links before distribution

1. Name your campaigns mentally

Even though the system doesn't allow naming links, keep mental or paper track of which link goes where (e.g. "Instagram Stories link", "summer 2026 flyers link").

2. QR Codes: minimum size

For printing, ensure QR code is at least 3x3 cm to be easily scannable.

3. Test before distribution

Always scan your printed QR code before mass distribution to verify it works.

4. Renew your campaigns

Create new Short Links for each new campaign to precisely measure each initiative.

5. Analyze regularly

Check your analytics weekly to identify your best distribution channels.

You can also create Short Links and QR Codes for your provider page (which groups all your experiences):

Advantages:

• Promote your overall brand
• Share all your offers in one link
• Traffic to your complete catalog

Access:

In the sharing page, at the bottom, find the "Provider Page" section with the same tools (Short Links, QR Code).

Do Short Links expire?

No, your Short Links are permanent until you delete them.

Can I create multiple QR Codes?

The QR Code is generated for your main link. But you can create multiple Short Links and generate external QR codes pointing to these Short Links.

Are clicks tracked in real time?

Yes! The counter updates immediately with each click.

What happens if I delete a Short Link?

The link no longer works and returns a 404 error. Only delete links you no longer use.

Can I customize the short URL?

No, the code is automatically generated to guarantee uniqueness. But it remains short and professional.