Link in bio pages compared: which one gets followers to the right place?
There are three common ways to get followers from a post to a page. Here is what each does well, and where each falls short.
At a glance
| Editing your bio link | A list of links | TapThru | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each post has its own link | No | Only with a button per post | Yes |
| Older posts keep their link | No | While their button stays | Yes |
| Followers find the link by the picture | No | No | Yes |
| When you post | Edit your bio | Add a button | Add the post's link; the post arrives by itself |
| Numbers | Instagram's total of link taps | Taps per button | Taps per post and per button, counted without cookies |
| Works beyond Instagram | Yes | Yes | No, Instagram only |
| Instagram account | Any | Any | Business or creator |
TapThru's honest limits
- Instagram only. Your page shows your Instagram grid, not posts from TikTok or YouTube.
- Business and creator accounts. Instagram's API only works with professional accounts. Switching is free and takes a minute.
- Only posts with a link appear. A post without a link stays off your page until you give it one.
- No custom domain yet. Your page lives at www.tapthru.link/ followed by the address you choose.
When a list of links is the better choice
If your links rarely change and have little to do with your posts, such as a musician's streaming profiles, a list of links is simpler. TapThru's header buttons cover up to five of those too, above your grid.
Safe to connect
- Official Instagram API, with Instagram Login
- Read-only. We never post, comment or change anything.
- Disconnect any time. Your page keeps working from what it already has.
- No cookies or trackers on your public page.
Questions
What does TapThru cost?
Nothing while TapThru is in early access.
Which Instagram accounts work?
Professional accounts, which are business and creator accounts. Switching a personal account to a professional one is free and takes a minute in the Instagram app.
Can I use my own domain?
Not yet. Your page lives at www.tapthru.link/ followed by the address you choose.
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