What is Deep Linking?
Deep linking is a technique used to direct users to a specific location within a mobile app rather than simply opening the app’s homepage.
It enhances the user experience by taking them directly to the content they are interested in, such as a product page, article, or specific feature within the app.
This is particularly useful for marketing campaigns, user engagement, and improving the overall efficiency of app navigation.
Before setting up deep links at Linko, it’s important to note that this feature is intended for developers and advanced users. We’ve already established deep links for nearly 30 popular applications and aim to include additional apps in upcoming updates.
To shorten links from well-known apps such as Facebook, Amazon, and Flipkart, simply enable the deep linking feature, and it will automatically create deep links for the URLs from such apps.
How to Set Up Deep Linking at Linko?
Setting up deep linking at Linko allows you to create links that direct users straight to your app or a specific part of it. Here’s how you can set it up:
- Login to your account,
- Paste your main (destination) URL that will be used for users who are accessing your content on devices other than mobile.
- In the advanced menu, select the Deep Linking option and enable it.
- Provide the correct URI links to the respective app stores (e.g., Apple App Store or Google Play Store) where your app is available.
- In the device targeting section, choose the correct device type (e.g., iPhone, iPad, or Android) and enter the appropriate app URL for each.
- Once all the settings are in place, click the Shorten button to create your deep link.
With deep linking set up at Linko, users who click on your links will be taken directly to the app if it’s installed on their device. If the app isn’t installed, they’ll be prompted to download it, ensuring a seamless and targeted user experience.
Consider this deep linking configuration as an example for setting up your own deep links.
How to create an Instagram Deep Link?
Specify the following URL scheme in the mobile targeting section:
iOS AppStore Link
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/instagram/id389801252
Android Play Store Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android&hl=en_IN&pli=1
iOS Deep Link URI
instagram://user?username=johndoe
Android Deep Link URI
intent://www.instagram.com/johndoe/#Intent;package=com.instagram.android;scheme=https;end
Replace johndoe with your profile username.
Test this short link by opening it on a browser and iOS or Android device to see how deep linking works.