User Manual for the Unique URL Extractor Tool

Introduction

The Unique URL Extractor Tool is designed to help users process and filter large lists of URLs. It simplifies the task of identifying and extracting unique URLs from a group of similar or duplicate ones. This tool is perfect for digital marketers, SEO experts, and web developers who frequently deal with URL management.

Key Features

1. Duplicate Removal: Automatically filters and removes duplicate URLs from your input.
2. Copy Button: Easily copy all unique URLs with a single click for use in other applications.
3. User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for all users, regardless of technical expertise.
4. Instant Results: Extracts unique URLs and displays them immediately.

How to Use the Tool

Step 1: Paste Your URLs

• Copy the URLs you want to process (one per line).
• Paste them into the text area labeled “Paste URLs here, one per line.”

Step 2: Extract Unique URLs

• Click the “Extract Unique URLs” button.
• The tool will process the input and display only the unique URLs in the result section below.

Step 3: Copy the Results

• Once the unique URLs are displayed, click the “Copy” button located in the top-right corner of the result box.
• A confirmation message will appear, indicating that the URLs have been successfully copied to your clipboard.

Concept and Functionality

1. Purpose:
   The tool processes a list of URLs to eliminate redundancy, ensuring only unique entries are retained. This is especially useful when managing:
   • Sitemap generation.
   • Link-building lists.
   • Analytics and tracking.
2. How It Works:
   • Input Parsing: URLs are read line by line, trimmed of unnecessary spaces, and validated for formatting.
   • Duplicate Removal: Using JavaScript’s Set data structure, duplicates are automatically eliminated.
   • Display and Copy: The filtered list of unique URLs is displayed in a user-friendly format, with an option to copy the results.

User Scenarios

1. SEO and Digital Marketing:
   Quickly clean up a list of backlinks or sitemap URLs to remove duplicates.
2. Data Cleaning:
   Filter out redundant URLs from exported data.
3. Web Development:
   Use it during website migration or debugging to identify unique URLs in logs or datasets.

Troubleshooting

• Issue: No URLs appear after clicking “Extract Unique URLs.”
  Solution: Ensure the URLs are formatted correctly and pasted one per line. Empty or invalid entries will be ignored.
• Issue: Copy button does not work.
  Solution: Ensure your browser supports the Clipboard API. Most modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, support this feature.

Technical Details

• Built with: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Browser Compatibility: Modern browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
• WordPress Integration:
  • Add this tool to your WordPress website by pasting the provided HTML and JavaScript code into a custom HTML block or template.

Benefits

1. Saves time by automating URL de-duplication.
2. Reduces errors and ensures accuracy in URL-based workflows.
3. Easy to use, even for non-technical users.

Additional Notes

• The tool does not store or transmit any data, ensuring user privacy.
• Works entirely in-browser, making it lightweight and fast.
• Perfect for handling small to medium-sized lists of URLs.

Feel free to integrate and use the tool as needed to streamline your workflows!