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LYNX

Search, Affiliate and Referral Links

Easily link users to specific search results from over 135 built-in sites

Simple.

searchLynx extends the functionality of links quickly and easily. Links are converted to send users to specific search results by simply inserting Site Names inside the link's HREF.

Over 120 Built-In Sites

Customizing the Sites and Keywords is easy and searchLynx comes packing an incredibly comprehensive collection of expandable Sites - from Fashion to Online Auctions.

Site Collections

searchLynx also accepts Site Collections - and automatically converts them to stylable drop-down menus - allowing your customers to pick what Sites they want to explore.

Single Site Usage

To create a link that will search Amazon for "Socks":

<a href="amazon" class="searchlynx">Socks</a>
Search Amazon for Socks.


Site Collections Usage

To create a link that allows users to search multiple Sites for "Jabba the Hutt":

<a href="Amazon; ebay;" class="searchlynx">Jabba the Hutt</a>
Search for:


Automatic Logo Insertion

searchLynx includes the option to display Site Logos. With a single setting searchLynx automatically selects all appropriate logos for you. Because not all projects are the same and some logo styling may be desired, searchLynx includes a layered PSD with all logos for all Sites. Using the example above, settings are added directly to this link:

data-searchlynx='{ "logo" : true, "label" : "Software on 2 Sites" }'
Search for:


Text Selection

searchLynx also allows users to search from any of the 120+ built in online stores by simply highlighting text. Try highlighting some text to see searchLynx's customizable Search Context Menu.


Affiliate Linking and Referral Support

searchLynx also supports passing an unlimted number of variables into the URL. This is perfect for affiliate linking, referrals and further customizations. Why not get paid when referring users to search for broader subjects? searchLYNX allows you to easily append your own custom text with your referral information.

Powerful & Versatile

searchLynx is specifically designed for linking to retail stores and auctions from product review pages, and can be applied to many search scenarios. Additionally, searchLynx is ideal for educational sites - providing users with many outlets for research on any given subject. Implementing searchLynx into any website doesn't require any coding experience and takes only a couple of minutes.



Flexible Link Settings

Besides standard usage, searchLynx provides alternative methods and events for setting up searchLynx. You can customize keywords and labels easily as shown in the Logo Insertion Example.



Expandable Collections

Site Collections can contain unlimited Sites (separated by semi-colons). To make things even easier, searchLynx includes preset Site Collections. For example, to assign all of the Tech Sites to a link, just use [SET=Tech] in the HREF. A complete list is provided in the comprehensive documentation.

Currently 138 Built-In Sites

Sites will be added as requested

Arts and Crafts

Joann's
Michael's
Hobby Lobby
Etsy.com

Automotive

Napa Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts
O'Reilly Auto Parts
AutoZone
CarMAX

Books

AbeBooks
Barnes & Noble
Audible.com

Coupons

Fat Wallet
Retail Me Not
NerdWallet
eBates
Slick Deals

Department Stores

Macy's
Walmart
Target
Kmart
Kohls
Sears
Costco
Sams Club
TJMaxx
Belk
Dillards
JCPenny
Babies 'r' us

Education

Wiley

Fashion

The Gap
Nordstrom
Nike
Victoria's Secret
Bloomingdales
J.Crew
Fifth Avenue
Ralph Lauren
Abercrombie
Coach
Ann Taylor
Lane Bryant
Torrid
DSW
Modcloth
American Eagle
Pacsun
Tillys
Hot Topic
Old Navy

Home Furnishings

Ikea
Bed Bath & Beyond
Neiman Marcus
Pottery Barn
Pier 1
Crate & Barrel
World Market
Williams Sonoma
West Elm

Gaming

Gamestop
Gamefly
Steam
Board Game Geek
Nintendo
IGN
Good Old Games

Health and Nutrition

Drugstore.com
CVS
Walgreens
GNC
Vitacost

Home Improvement

Drywall
Lowes
Harbor Freight
Home Depot
Ace Hardware

Makeup

Sephora Estee Lauder

Online

eBay
Amazon
Overstock
Zappos
QVC
ThinkGeek
Fingerhut
Disney
1-800-flowers
Amway

Pets

Petco
Petsmart
1-800-PetMeds

Photography

Shutterfly
Adorama
Flickr

Search Engines

DeeperWeb
Google
Bing
YouTube
Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Wikipedia.org
Yahoo

Sporting Goods

Bass Pro Shop
Cabelas
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Camping World
REI
Sports Authority

Tech

BestBuy
Newegg
TigerDirect
B&H
Staples
Office Depot
OfficeMAX
Fry's Electronics
RadioShack
Crutchfield
Bose
Sony
Microsoft
Apple
Slashdot
Dell

Tickets

Ticketmaster
Fandango
Golden Voice
Stubhub
LiveNation
Seat Geek

Toys

Lego
Toys 'r' us

Support

searchLynx has been tested in multiple environments using the latest version of jQuery. Comprehensive and Interactive Documentation is included. Support questions and feature requests will be answered as soon as possible. No knowledge of Javascript, jQuery, or CSS3 is necessary to use this plugin.