linktree-cost-tuning

# Linktree Cost Tuning ## Overview Linktree uses tiered pricing (Free, Starter, Pro, Premium) with cost scaling driven by analytics API call volume and link event tracking. Every page view, link click, and analytics query generates API activity. For brands managing multiple Linktree profiles or high-traffic pages with thousands of daily clicks, redundant analytics polling and uncached link data lookups create unnecessary API spend. Optimizing retrieval patterns and choosing the right tier based on actual feature usage prevents overpaying for unused premium capabilities. ## Cost Breakdown | Component | Cost Driver | Optimization | |-----------|------------|--------------| | Plan tier | Monthly subscription (Starter $5, Pro $9, Premium $24) | Audit feature usage — downgrade if premium features unused | | Analytics API calls | Per-request for click/view data | Cache analytics responses; poll on 15-min intervals max | | Link event tracking | Volume of click events across all links | Aggregate events client-side before API submission | | Profile API reads | Repeated fetches of link tree structure | Cache profile data with 5-min TTL; structure changes rarely | | Webhook deliveries | Events pushed per link interaction | Filter low-value events; batch webhook processing | ## API Call Reduction ```typescript class LinktreeAnalyticsCache { private cache = new Map<string, { data: any; expiry: number }>(); private readonly minPollInterval = 900_000; // 15 minutes private last...