Um, not too sure how to word this topic but I’m looking for a way in which to build a URL with certain ‘search’ query so that we can direct users to a specific screen. The URL would have parameters that would essentially enter text into the search box dynamically. I’ve searched the forum for clues but nothing remotely close to what I’m seeking to achieve is coming up.

So you want to have that URL behind a button or something like that? Interesting.

This is called Deeplinks or deep linking, and it is in queue to being added to the app. Coming soon

That’s good to hear because other PWA builders already have deep linking and in some cases SEO functionality for apps. I guess I’ll have to wait. Where did you see it that it is ‘in the queue, coming soon’ ? What we’re looking to do is construct a URL link with parameters/attributes which would insert a phrases automatically into the app’s search box, taking the recipient directly to the specific content thus saving them the effort of having to type it. This will have huge marketing implications.

David himself said just yesterday that it would be 6-12 months away. [image] Deep Link Timetable - Days, Months, or Years? Feature Requests I would say 6-12 months.

There is a workaround I can think of out of my head. it is based on whether its a public with email, whitelist etc. You would have to just make the necessary adjustment for each. If you are using deep links for marketing purposes in order to bring users to a specific location / information inside the app, then the workaround would be to build multiple app that has various landing pages based on different scenarios. After all I cant imagine you would have that many links that you would be forwarding. You could build 4 apps. App #1 Sign up form, and let that drop down to the signup info sheet. Use the url from this app to bring people to this landing page. App #2 Survey Form, And let that go to the survey signup info sheet. Use the url from this app to ask users to conduct a survey App #3 Payment Form, And let that go to the payment sheet containing invoices. Use the url from this app to accept payment. All your apps could look the same and have the same color and icons and logo, easily by duplicating the first one. Finally build a master app that has all the information combined the way you want so you can see all the information combined in only one app for your personal use. Glide allows you to build an unlimited amount of apps, why not do just that instead of waiting 6 months you can just build as many apps as you need links. and for free. The power of glide is the ability to link multiple apps to the same spreadsheet. Remember as long as all the data is coming in the same sheet you’ve succeeded.

How is it ideal for Garrison’s case? If he has 100 keywords to search how do you handle it?

Garrison said that he was looking for “a way in which to build a URL with certain ‘search’ query so that we can direct users to a specific screen.” he said 1 not 100. The work around I gave would fit his specific situation however, nothing is stopping him from duplicating his app 100 times if its making him money and he has a team working with. Its all up to him and the limits of glide. But so far this is the workaround for deep links whether you have 1 or 10000.

Yeah of course a workaround always has its limits, but I don’t think it would be nice UX-wise to have so many apps like what you proposed. Would need further clarification from him about this case, I’m interested in deep linking as well because I run sports news app and it would be nice to link people to that specific article I want to share, but we have like 20 of them daily and we constantly have to add new ones.

I love challenges, this sounds like a good one and I think its possible right now. using some referencing. i would have to think deeper but I believe it can be done with one app.

I’m interested to hear if you can have suggestions for me. Thank you and have a nice week yourself. Stay safe brother.

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David himself said just yesterday that it would be 6-12 months away.

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