Authory’s Smart Share Links help you understand what happens after you share your work.
Instead of simply sending a portfolio, collection, or work sample and hoping for the best, Smart Share Links let you track:
whether someone opened the link
when they opened it
where they opened it from
which content items they clicked on
the order in which they viewed them
This is especially useful when applying for jobs, pitching clients, or sharing curated work samples for a specific opportunity.
What Is a Smart Share Link?
A Smart Share Link is a trackable version of a normal share link. You can create one for:
your portfolio
a collection
an individual content item
Unlike a standard share link, a Smart Share Link gives you visibility into how the recipient interacted with what you shared.
Where to Find Smart Sharing
You’ll find the option by clicking the Share button on any of the following:
Your portfolio
Any collection
Any content item
In addition to the usual sharing options, you’ll see a button labeled Create Smart Share Link.
How to Create a Smart Share Link for Your Portfolio
Step 1: Open the Share Menu
Go to your portfolio and click the Share button.
Step 2: Create a Smart Share Link
Click Create Smart Share Link. You’ll be asked to give the link a name, for example:
My Application
Client Pitch
Editor Outreach
This makes it easier to identify the purpose of the link later.
Step 3: Copy and Send the Link
Once created, you can copy the Smart Share Link and send it to the intended recipient. At first, the link will show no visits yet. As soon as someone opens it, Authory will begin tracking activity.
What You Can Track
Once someone opens your Smart Share Link, Authory records a session. For each session, you can see:
the time the link was opened
the visitor’s location
how many items were viewed
how many clicks happened in total
If you open the session details, you can also see:
exactly which items were clicked
the order in which they were viewed
whether the same item was clicked more than once
This means you’re not just tracking whether someone opened your portfolio, you’re also seeing what actually caught their attention.
Smart Sharing for Collections
Smart Share Links also work for collections. This is especially helpful if you’ve created a standalone collection for:
a job application
a freelance pitch
a grant application
a specific client or editor
Instead of sharing your entire portfolio, you can share only the most relevant work samples, and track how the recipient engaged with them.
Example workflow:
Open a collection
Click the Share button
Select Create Smart Share Link
Name the link
Copy and send it
Once the recipient opens it, you’ll see:
when they visited
where they were located
how many items they viewed
which work samples they clicked on
This makes Smart Sharing especially useful for follow-ups. If you know someone opened your collection and spent time clicking through specific samples, you have a much better sense of when and how to follow up.
Smart Sharing for Individual Work Samples
You can also create a Smart Share Link for a single content item. This is useful when:
you want to send one specific article
you want to track whether someone reviewed a particular work sample
you’re highlighting one especially relevant piece for an opportunity
The process works the same way:
Open the content item
Click the Share button
Select Create Smart Share Link
Copy and send the link
Where to Manage Your Smart Share Links
You can view all of your Smart Share Links in the left sidebar under Smart Share Links. There, you’ll see:
all links you’ve created
whether they’re active
how many visits each one has received
From this section, you can also:
open the link details with session history
deactivate a Smart Share Link
delete it entirely
Deactivating vs Deleting a Link
Authory gives you two options if you no longer want a Smart Share Link to be usable:
Deactivate: The link stops working but the session history remains available
Delete: The link is removed completely
If you still want to keep the tracking history for reference, deactivating is usually the better option.
Why Smart Share Links Are Useful
Smart Share Links are especially valuable when you want more insight into how your work is being received. They help you answer questions like:
Did the recruiter actually open my portfolio?
Which work samples did they look at?
Did they only skim, or did they click through several pieces?
When is a good time to follow up?
That makes Smart Sharing particularly useful for:
job applications
freelance outreach
pitch follow-ups
client proposals
tailored collections for specific opportunities
That’s It
Smart Share Links turn sharing into something much more useful than a simple URL.
Instead of sending your work and wondering what happened, you can see:
whether it was opened
when it was opened
where it was opened
what the recipient actually explored
If you regularly use Authory for applications, pitches, or private collections, this feature can be incredibly helpful.