{"id":1172,"date":"2020-12-21T14:39:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T11:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/?p=1172"},"modified":"2021-04-07T11:11:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T11:11:17","slug":"how-to-share-a-link-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piar.io\/blog\/how-to-share-a-link-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Share a Link on Instagram: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#how-do-you-post-a-link-on-instagram\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How do You Post a Link on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#summary\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sharing links is an easy task, right? You just paste it into an email or place a live link on your website. Instagram makes it a bit more challenging. Still, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/1882\/instagram\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> users engaging daily on the platform, it\u2019s worth the effort to increase your reach.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we discuss the ways to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share links on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"how-do-you-post-a-link-on-instagram\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do You Post a Link on Instagram<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram isn\u2019t the most comfortable place to share links. The problem most likely stems from links leading users to other websites. Instagram is trying to get people to stay on the platform. This way, all sorts of engagement are created solely on Instagram.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you need to share links on Instagram, you have some options.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share a clickable link in your bio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add non-clickable links to your post captions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share links in the descriptions to the IGTV videos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a swipe-up link button to your stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay to promote your links in Posts and Stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to add links to Instagram Bio<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an Instagram user responds with the phrase &#8220;link in bio,&#8221; it means they are directing their subscribers to go to the clickable URL on top of their Instagram account.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the only place on Instagram, where anyone can share a clickable link, including private personal accounts. When the users click on the link, they will be taken to the desired website. This URL can be a landing page, \u2018About Us\u2019 section, etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some brands just add the link to their website, and some update their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram short URL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frequently.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1173\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"172\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you add the link to your bio:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your Instagram account and tap \u2018Edit Profile\u2019 at the top of the screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paste the link you want in your bio in the form of yourdomain.com<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add links to your other profiles starting with @.&nbsp;<\/span>It\u2019s a great place to add pages you identify with, for example, a business can tag its creator\u2019s account.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add hashtags you associate with using #.&nbsp;<\/span>Instagram will suggest popular hashtags, so you can choose from them if you\u2019re stuck.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap \u2018Done\u2019 to save the changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1174\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\"><\/a>(image source: https:\/\/about.instagram.com\/blog\/announcements\/introducing-hashtag-and-profile-links-in-bio)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instagram bio link<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not working<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check if it\u2019s in the right section. If you don\u2019t paste it into the Website box, it will not be clickable. It\u2019s also a good idea to update your Instagram app.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to share multiple links in your bio<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are limited to just one URL in the website section, but some services allow you to share multiple links in your bio.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use apps like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkTree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to showcase multiple links to other social platforms, website sections, or articles where your product was mentioned. The links are presented as a list of clickable buttons. You can choose the color and style that match your Instagram profile or brand colors.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1175\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"245\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/4-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1176\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also services that create a more native Instagram experience. Your users will see an Insta-style photo grid. When the users tap the post that caught their attention, they are taken to a relevant page on your website.<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/5-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1177\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/5-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"617\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1178\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"617\"><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to add a link to Instagram captions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram captions have the same restrictions as Stories. You can\u2019t add a clickable link to any post, but if you have a business account, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/advertising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay for a sponsored post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a call-to-action at the bottom of the post. Yes, Instagram lets you share links if you pay for them. The ads cost usually is anywhere from $0.20 to $2.00 per click. These posts will appear to your target range even to users who don\u2019t follow you. Choose your design carefully, and make sure your links are relevant to the posts in which they appear.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"372\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1181\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"450\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way is to create a promotion for an existing post right in the Instagram app. Simply go to the post and click the \u2018Promote\u201d button under it. Choose an existing Facebook Page, or create one if you haven\u2019t yet. Then, choose who will see your ad and for how long, decide how much you want to spend. Then tap Create Promotion, and you\u2019re all set.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option is to go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/tools\/ads-manager\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook Ads Manager<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will offer you plenty of ways to customize your ad.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to add a link to the Instagram story&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding links to stories comes with a catch. Instagram only offers the \u2018Swipe up\u2019 option. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is swipe up on Instagram?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With a swipe up link added to a Story, viewers can simply tap on the arrow at the bottom of their screen or swipe up on the Story to follow the link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch is that you need a business account with 10k followers or a verified account. Getting to 10K subscribers can take time and, of course, it might be unnecessary for a small local business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a verified badge is reserved for the accounts of public interest, but pretty much anyone <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/instagram\/854227311295302\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can apply<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get one. However, Instagram is very picky about verifying accounts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you add a link to your story in that case:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a photo or choose one from your camera roll. After you\u2019ve added text, stickers, or filter, click the icon that looks like a chain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap \u2018+URL\u2019 to add a l<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ink to your website. Or you can choose to link your story to your IGTV video.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paste the URL into the text box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an iOS device, tap Done. If you\u2019re using an Android, tap on the green check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the chain link icon on the story is highlighted then a URL is successfully linked.&nbsp;<\/span>Each story plays for 15 seconds, so the users don\u2019t have much time to react. Don\u2019t forget to add a clear call-to-action to your Story. The \u2018See more\u2019 link button isn\u2019t obvious, so it\u2019s better to tell the users what exactly you\u2019re linking to. You can also use a highlighter tool or stickers to attract attention to the See More link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1182\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"533\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1183\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"544\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1184\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"530\"><\/a>Stories disappear unless you highlight them, so it\u2019s a great way to post new or time-sensitive content. You can save stories with links in the highlights section of your profile. They will stay between your bio and photo grid.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1185\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"352\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1187\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"550\"><\/a> (image source: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/time\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your account has less than 10000 followers, you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can&#8217;t add a link to the Instagram story<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s not the only option to maximize your users\u2019 engagement. Post stories that link back to your posts or IGTV. Share relevant profiles or posts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/1108695469241257?helpref=related\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Shopping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to share links to your products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/186860935912757?helpref=search&amp;sr=7&amp;query=view%20procuts%20instagram%20stories%20&amp;search_session_id=154883737a6b2333c5d452170b61b42b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tag products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your Shop in Instagram Stories so that users click the \u2018View on Website\u2019 button to go straight to the product page on your website. Some features, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/723671731374823?helpref=search&amp;sr=2&amp;query=Add%20Swipe%20Up%20to%20%22View%20Shop%22%20&amp;search_session_id=6dff0fa005ed6cc50cb3ff7f009df4b7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adding links<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that bring people directly to your Instagram shop, are available only to US users at the moment. However, Instagram is updating the reach regularly, so it might be soon available worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1186\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"512\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1188\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"415\"><\/a>(image source: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adidas\/)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you post links in Instagram comments?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is no. There\u2019s no way to add a clickable link to the comment section. Instagram probably doesn\u2019t allow clickable URLs due to its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theinformation.com\/articles\/instagrams-growing-bot-problem\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> problem. Instagram does a good job of removing them, but even more fake accounts appear. So, there are no signs the links are coming to captions soon.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you need to respond to the customer\u2019s request with a link, you should use something short and easy to remember. Then your customers will be able to type it into their browser or copy it if they\u2019re using the desktop Instagram client. To create a memorable link, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/what-is-a-link-shortener\/\">link shortening service<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to add links to direct messages<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram direct messages (DMs) are private messages between two users or a group of users. Access your Instagram direct on desktop and mobile by clicking the paper plane icon.<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1189\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"917\" height=\"48\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DMs are private, so if you reach your customers there, they will treat it as more personal communication. You can send a message to any brand or user. If you send a message to someone who doesn\u2019t follow you, it&#8217;ll appear as a request in their inbox.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can share links when you respond to a customer\u2019s question.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make that link more attractive and concise, you can shorten it with a link shortening service like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/piar.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">piar.io<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition to making links shorter, it provides a preview for your content. So, instead of seeing just a link in their DMs, your customers will see a preview with a picture and information about your website.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1190\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"774\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1191\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"335\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also set up quick replies to share links via DMs. Quick replies are previously formatted responses you set up and then paste into direct messages to avoid creating them from scratch. This feature is limited to business profiles. To set up quick replies, go to Settings and then Business.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1192\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"224\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1193\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"345\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a message in the Saved Replies section and select a keyword so you can have the reply you need at your fingertips. Some popular quick replies are frequently asked questions, opening hours, or rates you offer. Tailor them to your customers\u2019 needs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing links in quick replies might also be a great chance to turn new followers into qualified leads. Offer them a discount or some exclusive content in exchange for answering some questions. For example, with the help of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/piar.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piar.io<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can edit the link, so that it matches your marketing goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share links on IGTV<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many options for sharing your video content on IGTV. You can include a clickable URL in the description of each IGTV video. To expand the description and access your URL, the users need to tap on the little arrow icon next to the title. So be sure to remind them to do just that in the video. This type of link is available to any type of Instagram account, whether or not they\u2019ve reached 10000 followers.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1194\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"333\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gravitec.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"193\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cover the ways to share links on Instagram: on your bio, direct messages, link services, promoted posts, stories, and IGTV. There are more options for you if you\u2019re willing to pay for promotions. Don\u2019t set up only one method, though. Use all the available options to drive users towards conversion. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/272014\/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popularity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Instagram makes it all worth the effort.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharing links is an easy task, right? You just paste it into an email or place a live link on your website. Instagram makes it a bit more challenging. 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