Automated URL Shortening and Tracking Workflow

This n8n workflow automates URL shortening, duplicate checking, and tracking for link traffic analysis. When a URL is received via a webhook, it is hashed for unique identification, checked against a database (Airtable), and if new, added with a shortened version. When a shortened URL is accessed, the workflow tracks clicks, redirects users to the original URL with a dynamic HTML page, and updates click counts in Airtable. Additionally, a dashboard provides real-time analytics on total links, clicks, and unique hosts, displayed in a custom HTML interface. Practical uses include link management, marketing campaign tracking, and website analytics.