Instagram gives you one clickable link in your bio (unless you're using a link-in-bio tool). Whatever you put there needs to be short, readable, and trustworthy — nobody taps a link stuffed with tracking parameters and random characters.
A messy URL looks like spam. A clean one — like yxl.co.za/insta — looks intentional and earns more taps. First impressions apply to links too.
If you're promoting something new each week, you'll want to change where your bio link points. Some shorteners let you keep the same short link and update the destination — check whether your tool supports this so you're not rewriting your bio constantly.
If you're printing your handle on packaging, a poster, or a business card, generate a QR code for the same short link. People can scan straight to your profile without typing anything.
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