Implement smart deep linking functionality that detects if users have specific social media apps installed and redirects them to either the native app or web version accordingly.
Key Features
Platform Detection
Automatically detect whether users have popular social media apps installed (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
Support for both iOS and Android platforms
Smart URL Handling
Convert standard web URLs to their corresponding deep link format
Fallback to web URLs when native apps aren't installed
Support major platforms:
YouTube (youtube.com → youtube://)
Instagram (instagram.com → instagram://)
[Additional platforms to be considered]
User Controls
Add a "Deep Link Preferred" toggle in user settings
Allow users to customize their deep linking preferences per platform
Provide option to always use web links regardless of app installation
Technical Requirements
Implementation of URL parsing and conversion system
Platform-specific deep link format handling
App detection mechanism for popular platforms
Fallback system for web URLs
User preference storage and management
Benefits
Better User Experience
Seamless transition to native apps
Faster content access
Platform-appropriate viewing experience
Influencer Support
Enhanced sharing capabilities
Better engagement tracking
Improved audience retention
Success Metrics
Increased user engagement
Reduced bounce rates
Higher content viewing completion rates
Positive user feedback
Reference Implementation
Similar to services like URLgenius (https://app.urlgeni.us/), but integrated directly into our platform.
Overview
Implement smart deep linking functionality that detects if users have specific social media apps installed and redirects them to either the native app or web version accordingly.
Key Features
Platform Detection
Smart URL Handling
User Controls
Technical Requirements
Benefits
Better User Experience
Influencer Support
Success Metrics
Reference Implementation
Similar to services like URLgenius (https://app.urlgeni.us/), but integrated directly into our platform.