These Five Alternatives You Can Try To Add Links To Your Instagram Posts

How to add a link link to an Instagram post (photo: Pixabay)

JAKARTA - For those of you old Instagram users, you must be aware of one of the weaknesses of Instagram on this one, namely that you cannot share links in captions or comments on Instagram posts.

If you try to put a link in the caption or comment, the link will appear as text only, and cannot be linked and clicked by people who see it.

However, you don't need to worry, because there are several ways to work around the problem so that you can add a link to your Instagram post.

While you can't directly place hyperlink URLs in your Instagram posts, there's an alternative way to do it.

Add Link to Your Instagram Bio

Adding a link to your Instagram Bio is one of the simplest ways. You can put a link, so that people can click on it. The method is also very easy, which is to open your Instagram profile > Edit Profile > Enter the link in Bio > Select the "Check" icon at the top right when you're done.

Use URL Shortener in Post Captions

Some links can be very long and difficult to remember, you can shorten your links. You can use a URL shortening service, such as Bitly to make your links easier to remember.

You can then put this short link in the caption of your Instagram post, so your friends can remember and search for the link themselves. You can create your link easily.

You just need to register for a free account to edit the seven characters. Once logged in > click Create > paste your long URL > then use the Customize back half field to create a more memorable string.

Create a Link Landing Page

However, if you don't want to go through the hassle of creating a new easy-to-remember URL link, you can use link landing pages like Campsite and Linktree. When you sign up for the service, you get a personalized link which you can then insert into your Instagram profile.

On this page, you can create any list you want. You can customize your profile picture, bio, theme and more so you can have branding that is similar to your Instagram page.

Share Link on Instagram Stories

While you can't put a link in an Instagram post, you can still put the link in your Instagram Stories. To add a link to your Instagram Story is Create Instagram Story > Tap the sticker icon at the top > Select the Link sticker > Enter URL > Tap Done.

Pay for Sponsored Instagram Posts

If you frequently see sponsored posts on your timeline, you can also use them to link your links. This feature is not for everyone, but if you have an Instagram business profile then you can pay for sponsored posts in the main feed or within Stories. It will even appear to people who don't follow you but fall within the target range you specify.