What a link-in-bio is (and why it still matters)
A link-in-bio is a small, mobile-first landing page that centralizes your most important actions—shop, book, subscribe, download, watch, contact. Think of it as your portable homepage across social. The job isn’t to list every link you’ve ever shared; the job is to get a visitor to the next best click with minimal friction.
The cost trap: paying for links vs. investing in outcomes
Many tools put key features (branding, analytics, or even link counts) behind a paywall. You pay more without guaranteed performance. In 2025, choose a link-in-bio that is free to start, fast by default, and aligned with your revenue—so you can prove value before considering upgrades.
Why MinglyLink is the hidden gem for creators
- Free to start, built to earn: No monthly fees for basics; monetization designed to share upside.
- Your brand, not ours: Lightweight, mobile-first pages with your colors, fonts, and layout.
- Transparent, shared conversion view: Pair link-level tracking with clear UTMs to see which platform and post pay.
A conversion-first link-in-bio layout (steal this)
Above the fold
- Hero line: who you help + outcome. Example: “Tools and deals I actually use to create faster.”
- Primary CTA (one button): buy, claim, book, or download.
Below the fold (2–4 secondary CTAs)
- Newsletter or lead magnet
- Top affiliate offer or featured product
- “Work with me” / “Book a 15-min intro”
- Latest content hub (playlist, best articles)
Trust & proof: a short testimonial, “Used by 1,200+ creators,” or a small logo strip.
Disclosure line: add a clear sentence if you use affiliate links.
The measurement loop that compounds revenue
UTM-tag every button and review weekly:
- Clicks per link (by platform)
- Conversion rate per destination
- Revenue per 100 clicks
- Demote links that underperform after 300–500 qualified clicks
AI, UGC, or studio—monetization principles don’t change
- Clarity beats cleverness: verbs first (“Claim 20%,” “Get the LUTs,” “Book intro”).
- Speed wins: keep the first screen clean; avoid heavy embeds that delay clicks.
- Compliance builds trust: disclose material connections clearly.
10-minute setup: from “nice page” to “pays me back”
- Create your MinglyLink page.
- Add one primary CTA above the fold and 2–4 secondary CTAs.
- Paste UTM-tagged URLs for every button.
- Add a disclosure sentence if you use affiliates.
- Pin MinglyLink as the first/only website link on social profiles.
- Review on Friday: reorder by conversion, archive dead links, spotlight current campaign.
Why switch now?
The economics finally make sense: a free, customizable, monetization-ready link-in-bio means your default is profit-focused. Pay only when the numbers justify it—not to put buttons on a page. If you’re paying today and not using MinglyLink, you’re likely overpaying for less control and weaker incentives.