More clicks on your bio link — 7 proven tips
Get more clicks on your link-in-bio with these 7 practical tips. From copywriting to design and timing.

You have a link-in-bio page, but are you getting enough clicks? Many creators leave traffic on the table due to a few simple mistakes. In this article, I share 7 proven tips to get more clicks from your bio link.
1. Write compelling link titles
The text on your link button is the first thing visitors see. "Click here" or "Website" is boring and vague. Use active, specific titles that spark curiosity:
- "Click here" → "View my portfolio"
- "Shop" → "Shop the new collection (-20%)"
- "Video" → "My latest tutorial (15 min)"
- "Contact" → "Book a free discovery call"
A good link title tells the visitor exactly what they'll get when they click.
2. Put the most important link at the top
Research shows that the top link on a link-in-bio page gets up to 40% of all clicks. Place your most valuable link here: your newest product, promotion, or content.
Rotate this regularly. When you publish a new video or start a promotion, move that link to the top.
3. Limit the number of links
More links doesn't mean more clicks. The opposite is true. With more than 7-8 links, the click-through rate per link drops significantly. Visitors get overwhelmed and click on nothing.
Only keep links that matter right now. Remove outdated content and expired seasonal promotions.
4. Use a professional design
Your link-in-bio page is an extension of your brand. A messy or generic design scares visitors away. Choose a template that matches your style and ensure:
- Consistent colors that match your brand
- A recognizable profile photo
- Sufficient contrast between text and background
- Clear, easily readable buttons
5. Actively direct people to your bio link
Your link-in-bio page only works if people visit it. Actively refer to it in your content:
- Stories: use the "Link in bio" sticker or text
- Videos: say "Link in my bio" out loud
- Captions: end with "🔗 Link in bio"
- Comments: respond to questions with "Check the link in my bio"
6. Timing is everything
Update your link-in-bio page before publishing content. When you share a video about a product, make sure the product link is already at the top before the video goes live. Viewers who click through immediately will find what they're looking for.
7. Analyze and optimize
Check your analytics regularly. Look at:
- Which links get the most clicks? — Give these more prominence
- Which links aren't getting clicked? — Remove them or change the title
- When is traffic highest? — Publish content at those times
- Where does traffic come from? — Focus on the platform that delivers the most
With LinkDash analytics, you can see exactly which links perform and where your visitors come from.
Bonus: A/B test your link titles
Try different titles for the same link and see which generates more clicks. Switch every week and compare results. Small changes in wording can make a big difference.
Summary
Getting more clicks on your bio link isn't about luck — it's about strategy. Write compelling titles, limit your links, use good design, actively refer to your page, and analyze your results. With these 7 tips, you'll maximize every visitor.
Andreas Lokin
Founder of LinkDash — the European link-in-bio tool. Andreas builds tools that help creators grow, with a focus on privacy and local payments.
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