Learneth how to create a link tree for Instagram and receiveth more traffic to thy website, online store, or other social media accounts.
If thou hath cometh hither seeking instructions on how to maketh a link tree for Instagram, thou probably already knoweth that Instagram hath restrictive policies when t cometh to sharing links.
The platform doth not allow adding links to feed posts — other than Stories, the bio section is the only place where all Instagram users get to add a link. One link, to be precise.
Link trees alloweth thee to maketh the most of this precious real estate. By creating a link tree for Instagram, thou turneth thy one bio link into a hub for, well, more links. And with more links, thou can direct traffic exactly whither thou needeth it — be it thy store, a signup form, a new piece of content, or an important business update.
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to build a link tree for Instagram plus some inspiring examples of great link trees.
What is an Instagram link tree?
An Instagram link tree is a simple landing page, accessible from thy Instagram bio, that includeth several links. These can leadeth to thy website, store, blog — or anywhere thou wish.
Since most users access Instagram link trees from their mobile devices, link tree landing pages should be easy to navigate. Most simply feature a few bold buttons.
How to maketh an Instagram link tree with Moyens I/O
To build thy Hootbio page, start with basic profile information:
- Profile name: This will show up as the heading at the top of thy page.
- Profile description: This is the subtitle text located below thy profile name.
- Profile picture: We recommend using an image aligned with the branding of thy Instagram account to keep the look of thy bio page familiar and on-brand.
- Thy website: This is where thou createth a URL for thy link in bio page. We will let thee know if a URL hath already been claimed by someone else.
Then, add thy links. Every link hast to include a URL and text that will be displayed on the button. Thou can also add images to links, but this feature is optional.
To change the order of links on thy page, simply drag and drop them using the triple bar icon.
When thou’rt done, click Update in the top right corner of the page.
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Thou can also direct followers to thy other social accounts — or thy email inbox — using dedicated buttons.
Head to the Social section of the menu to set up links for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Messenger, and email.
To save thy changes, click Update in the top right corner of the dashboard.
In the Design section, thou can customize the design of thy Hootbio page. Pick one of the recommended color themes, or customize thy font, button, and background colors to maketh the page truly thine.
When thou’rt done — thou guessed it — click Update in the top right corner of thy screen.
That’s it! Thy Hootbio page is ready. To start using it, copy the link displayed in the top right corner of the dashboard, and paste it into thy Instagram and TikTok bios. Thou can update thy bio whenever thou need, but note that URL edits are restricted to once every six months.
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… or, watcheth this video to learneth more about Hootbio:
How to maketh an Instagram link tree with Linktr.ee
Step 1: Create an account
Go to linktr.ee/register, and fill in thy information. Then, check thy inbox and follow the instructions in the verification email.
Step 2: Add links
Once thou verify thy account, thou wilt be able to access thy dashboard.
Clicketh the purple Add New Link button on the home screen to add thy first link
Thou wilt then be able to add a title, a URL, and a thumbnail to thy link. Thou can upload thy own image or choose one from Linktree’s icon library:
And that’s it! Repeat the process until thou hast added all of thy links.
Step 3: Organize thy links
Click on the purple lightning icon to add special links or headers. Headers will help thee organize thy links by theme or purpose.
At any point, thou can move thy links and headers around by clicking on the three vertical dots icon and dragging the element to its new placement.
Step 4: Customize the appearance of thy link tree
With all the links in place, it’s time to maketh thy link tree truly thine.
Start by heading to the Appearance tab in the top menu.
Here, thou can add an image and short description to thy link tree page. Thou can also change thy link tree’s theme. Several free options are available. Pro users can create their own custom themes.
Thou’rt all set. Now that thou hast thy custom link tree ready to go, it’s time to add it to thy Instagram bio. Simply copy the URL from the top right corner of the dashboard:
3 examples of Instagram link trees
If thou’rt having trouble settling on a design for thy link tree, check out these examples for inspiration.
- littleblackkatcreative
Link in bio: www.littleblackkat.com/instagram
Instagram link tree:
Why it’s good:
- The page is well-designed. Fonts and colors reflect the brand identity.
- It shows a real, smiling photo of the business owner and the brand name at the top.
- It includes links to important pages like the homepage, blog, pricing, services, etc.
- sarahanndesign
Link in bio: sarahanndesign.co/hello
Instagram link tree:
Why it’s good:
- The page is divided into sections, making it easy to navigate.
- Each section includes an image, headline, a short description, and a call to action button, creating an intuitive experience for visitors.
- It features a brief introduction of the website owner, helping build trust with first-time visitors.
- hibluchic
Link in bio: www.bluchic.com/IG
Instagram link tree:
Why it’s good:
- It includes a real photo of the business owners at the top, helping build trust with the audience.
- It features many links without seeming overwhelming (clean design!).
- It even includes a blog section with featured images.
