Why do VKontakte block links?
By default, a link to any resource that contradicts the VKontakte security policy will be blocked. This includes sites with child porn, extremist materials, etc.
At the same time, moderators can manually check external addresses and block them if necessary. This category includes sites that provide goods for sale and the opportunity to earn money from affiliate commissions. Recently, the social network’s policy regarding affiliate programs has become stricter. And if you try to publish a link with a referral tail on VKontakte, it will probably be blocked.
Social media. Browsers
When links inside the Facebook, Odnoklassniki, VKontakte or other social network application do not open, the problem most likely lies on the user’s side - on his device. The most common options are lack of connection, system services failure, browser failure.
If the link does not want to open in the application, you can solve the problem by simply going to another browser (Safari, Opera, Chrome) and opening the link there - if the problem occurs in the “native” browser that was on the phone, you need to download it from the App Store or Play Store another
Standard browsers installed on older phone models may not accept long links.
It doesn't hurt to clear out the garbage - often the problem of why a link doesn't open in an application can be solved by clearing history/cookies/temporary files. But after such cleaning, you will have to go through authorization again on all sites (by entering logins and passwords)
If the issue cannot be resolved using the phone, you need to use a computer to check whether the link opens from them.
If the link does not open on a computer, then there is definitely a typo in it - it is enough to make a mistake when entering even one character for the URL to stop opening.
If you copied the link manually, make sure all characters are entered correctly. Clearing history and temporary files didn't help? Try opening the link from a different browser
Before opening the link, be sure to disable the ad blocker - this is an extremely harmful extension that can negatively affect the functionality and work inside the browser.
Especially for you: The add-on could not be loaded due to a connection error: Firefox and other browsers
Malicious sites
Problems with opening links in the application may occur because they lead to a malicious site. The link will also not open if the resource has been blocked by Roskomnadzor. When all else fails, you need to use another smartphone.
How to remove the restriction and bypass the security system
Unfortunately, it is not possible to solve this problem through the VKontakte support service. If a domain has been added to the banned list, it will probably not be possible to remove it from there.
Therefore, it is necessary to resort to various kinds of tricks. I want to tell you about one of these methods.
The idea is to use Google's link shortening service. Here's a link to it.
https://goo.gl/
Let's take for example a link to a site that is marked as suspicious. Go to the service and paste it into the appropriate field.
Now click on the “Shorten URL” button. A pop-up window will appear asking you to use a shortened version of your link. Copy it.
Now try posting it on your VKontakte wall (see how to write on a VKontakte wall). Paste the link into the field to create a new post, wait for the system to automatically determine the final address, and publish the post.
Firstly, the required page will automatically load. This means that the shortened version of the URL works correctly. And secondly, and most importantly, when you try to follow this link, the security system will not block it, and you will be taken to the desired site. You can check.
Please note that this method may not work
The VKontakte administration periodically blocks the operation of link shortening services. It is possible that a service from Google will also be blocked. And links shortened through it will also be blocked by the security system (see how to shorten a VKontakte link).
In this case, you will just need to find a similar service that still works. You can easily do this using search engines. Next, try shortening the addresses and publishing the url on VK. If the transition is carried out, then you have found a replacement.
Methods for bypassing link blocking in VK
The search engine provides many answers to the question “how to prevent VK from blocking a link ,” but not all of them are effective and stable. I have identified the three best (in my opinion) methods:
- Redirect through the Blogger platform – free;
- Domain parking in an affiliate program – 99 rubles. in year;
- Your own redirect service – 250 rubles. and monthly 120-150 rubles.
I advise you to allocate 100-300 rubles and a little more time. In the long term, paid methods work much better.
If you use trafficback, the parking method does not work. In this case, use the third method or switch to a tracker.
Method 1: Redirect through the Blogger platform
How to make a redirect so that VKontakte does not block the link?
Register with blogger.com and create a new blog
Come up with a title and address, choose a simple topic.
After creating a blog, go to the “Theme” tab, disable the mobile template by clicking on the gear and selecting the appropriate position.
Let’s leave this tab alone for now and prepare a link from the affiliate program. We shorten it in vk.cc, otherwise an error may appear during further actions.
Return to the blog tab and click “Edit HTML”. Looking for a tag
and immediately after it we insert the code, replacing the word LINK with the shortened link in vk.cc.
Immediately after the tag
insert the second code, also replacing the word with a link. document.location=”LINK”;
We save and check the redirect. Everything should work. Now the domain of the resulting blog can be shortened again via vk.cc and advertising can be placed.
Links shortened through vk.cc, Vkontakte work better than a direct link to Blogger.
Method 2: domain parking in an affiliate program
M1-Shop recorded a video that clearly shows how to park a domain. The algorithm is similar with other affiliate programs.
I mainly register domains on 2domains, because the registration cost there is only 99 rubles for a year. But often, the same REG.RU or Beget hold promotions and give away domains for 47 rubles or even free in some new domain zone! But we, as arbitrators, don’t care what zone the domain belongs to. The main thing is that it’s cheap, and ideally – free!
I recommend registering with at least these three services and when you receive letters with similar promotions, do not miss the opportunity to get a domain on the cheap.
After registering a domain, you need to enter the DNS server data. It's very easy to do.
Go to your account and open the list of your domains. Next, select the required domain.
Click “Manage DNS zone”
Come up with a subdomain name. I recommend writing a short name of the offer. In another field we enter the data that the affiliate program provides in the “Domain Parking” section.
After this, you need to wait until the DNS re-registration occurs. This may take from several hours to a day. Everything will definitely work if you don’t mess anything up.
Method 3: creating your own redirect service
What to do if VK blocks a link? Create a redirect service that only you will use! This is the most promising method, but in addition to purchasing a domain, you will also have to fork out for hosting.
By the way, at REG.RU you can get a domain for free when you pay for hosting!
Simply shortening a link from an affiliate program through popular redirection services (vk.cc or goo.gl) is not reliable. If VK has already banned the landing domain, then your link will be enough for a dozen clicks at best.
That is, the first check will show that the link works, and you can safely post it. But as soon as several people cross it, it will stop working. The path for traffic will be blocked, and the statistics in the affiliate program will remain very, very sad.
A simple redirect service can be created on the free WordPress engine using the Pretty Link plugin. Even the free version is enough, but the paid version has a tracker. Your own redirect service with a tracker inside – that’s cool!
You can learn more about the plugin here. The cost of a license for one site is $47 per year. There are other tariff plans, but the “beginner” tariff is enough.
So, to create your own link shortening service, you need to register a domain, purchase hosting and link the domain to hosting. The algorithm is identical to parking in an affiliate program, so I won’t repeat it.
Next we need to install the WordPress engine. This process is shown in great detail in this video.
Now install the Pretty Link plugin from the official WordPress repository. In the site control panel, go to the “Plugins” – “Add new” tab and enter the name of the plugin in the search bar.
After installation and activation, a new tab called “Pretty Link” will appear in the menu. There is no need for any settings, since the required items are enabled by default. But it’s worth checking, in case the developers change anything in new versions.
If you want to collect statistics on clicks, there should be a checkmark in the “Options” subsection opposite Track Link.
Shortening the first link
- Go to the “Add New Link” subsection;
- In the “Target URL” field, insert the link from the affiliate program that needs to be shortened;
- In the “Pretty Link” field, come up with your own tail for the link or leave the automatically generated one;
- Click the “Create” button and the link is ready.
Links can be grouped to make it easier to navigate hundreds of links later. I recommend building a structure based on offers, and first adding the name of the link to the affiliate program in which it was taken.
Later, when there are already clicks on our link, you can go to the “Clicks” tab and see statistics on the number of clicks, source, date, time and IP address.
That's all for me. I think you understand what to do if VK blocks a link. And if you still have questions, ask them in the comments. I will be happy to answer.
