Getting started 4 min read
Smart link vs link in bio: which do musicians need?
Use a smart link to promote one release: it is a single song or album page where fans pick Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more, so it suits release posts, ads and pre-saves. Use a link-in-bio page in your profile bio, where people explore everything about you. MelodyLane gives you both.
Smart link vs link in bio at a glance
| Link type | Destination | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Smart link | One shareable address for a single song or album; fans pick their streaming service | Release posts, ads and pre-saves |
| Link-in-bio page | One page listing your website, merch, tour dates, socials and music | Your profile bio, where people explore everything |
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What a link-in-bio page is
- One page listing everything about you: website, merch, tour dates, socials and music.
- It’s built around the artist, not one release.
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What a music smart link is
- One shareable address for a single song or album.
- Fans pick Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more, and go straight there.
Tip: Because it’s focused, it’s the best link for release posts, ads and pre-saves.
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When to use each
- Promoting a specific release or running an ad? Use a smart link.
- Your profile bio, where people explore everything? Use your artist page.
Tip: MelodyLane gives you both: a smart link per release and a public artist page.
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Measure what fans do
- With Pro or Lifetime, Insights shows visits, service taps and sign-ups live.
- Free includes a limited Insights view (top traffic sources); the complete per-source breakdown is a paid-plan feature.
Watch out: Taps aren’t confirmed plays or royalties.