ZipLink ZipLink is a URL shortening service that enables users to create shortened, easy-to-share links from longer URLs. Built with ASP.NET MVC and Entity Framework, ZipLink provides a seamless user experience for generating, managing, and tracking shortened URLs.

Features URL Shortening: Quickly shorten long URLs for easier sharing. Custom Aliases: Create custom aliases for your shortened URLs. Analytics: Track click statistics for each shortened URL. IP Logging: Capture and store the IP address of clients submitting URLs. Responsive Design: User-friendly interface optimized for both desktop and mobile devices. Form Validation: Client-side validation to ensure valid URLs are submitted. Technologies Used ASP.NET MVC: For building the web application. Entity Framework: For database operations and ORM. NLog: For logging and monitoring application activity. Bootstrap: For responsive design and layout. jQuery: For AJAX form submissions and dynamic content updates. Getting Started Prerequisites .NET Framework SQL Server Installation Clone the repository:

sh Copy code git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ziplink.git Open the solution in Visual Studio.

Restore NuGet packages:

sh Copy code nuget restore Update the connection string in Web.config to point to your SQL Server instance.

Run the application:

Press F5 in Visual Studio or use the run button. Usage Open the application in your browser. Enter the URL you want to shorten in the input field and submit. The shortened URL will be displayed, which you can copy and share. View click statistics and manage your shortened URLs in the dashboard. Contributing We welcome contributions to enhance ZipLink. To contribute:

Fork the repository. Create a new branch: sh Copy code git checkout -b feature-name Commit your changes: sh Copy code git commit -m "Add some feature" Push to the branch: sh Copy code git push origin feature-name Open a pull request.