Instagram is a large conversing social media platform out there which can enable you connect to those in far distance using (Chat, Image, Voice-note and Short clip) from anywhere and at anytime. In fact Instagram is said to be a community where you can market your business and make sales on a daily basis if only you have a good marketing skills. Likewise some people through same Instagram, have meet their life partner, married, had kids. So much could be achieve through this platform, it all depends on what you want to accomplished.
Now on instagram, they are two places that are most visible or people always view whenever they want to learn about someone “Bio” and “Story”. The word Bio is a short form for biography this tells about yourself whatever you wrote there is simply what people will refered to you as, while Instagram Story is temporary, most user post what they are passing through at the moment there, it disappeared after few hours. Here, how to add venmo link to instagram story and bio will be talked about on this post.
Why you should link venmo to instagram?
Your clients can now make payments for purchase directly to you from the Instagram app using your Venmo account profile that’s linked. They’ll be able to enjoy cashless transactions whether they’re new to Instagram or one of its million users. Instagram includes a function that allows direct bookings and purchases. It eliminates the need to visit other websites or go through time-consuming procedures to make payments.
So by accessing Instagram and clicking the three dots at the top right corner, you can simply link your Venmo account to Instagram and receive gifts, donations as payments.
How to add venmo link to Instagram story and bio
They are several ways to add your venmo link to your Instagram after successfully linking them up. Below are the ways to do it:
1). Including Direct Links in Your Bio and Story
One of the advantages of using Venmo is having access to your account links. This is known as a direct link. This link can be included in your Instagram bio or posted on your IG timeline for your followers. Here are the steps: Login to your Venmo account, from there choose the share option and click “Venmo Me” to get the link from the mobile app, now click share your link then copy and paste into your Instagram bio or story. Using these links, anyone can view your Venmo profile directly from Instagram and make payments.
2). Making Use of Deep-App Links
I recommend this over posting direct links in your bio or story because some of your clients trying to pay or transact with you may experience issues so here is steps to use Deep-App-Links. Launch Venmo and copy your original Venmo profile URL and paste it into the deep-app link platform. You can customize it as well as add your own information. From the menu, select Compose Deep Link. From here, the link can be configured and tested alongside Instagram your personalized deep link.
3). Personal QR Code
QR codes can be accessed and shared via social media platforms such as Instagram and webpages. Users can connect with others by simply scanning a QR code with Venmo’s QR code feature. This feature is only available on updated Venmo app versions. Under the “Scan” tab, you’ll locate your QR code near your profile photo. This code can be distributed via email, social media, or print media. You may also share your QR code on your Instagram feed or story. Scanning the code allows you to connect with followers and others directly on Venmo. If you do not already have a Venmo account, you must sign up first to connect.
How to customize Venmo link with sticker on Instagram
Stickers are tiny visual object which draws people attention towards a particular thing and can be used in exchange for long form sentences through Icons. Each sticker have its own meaning and look exactly as what you intend to communicate. Here is how to use stickers to customize or add Venmo link on Instagram:
Note: This works only with the use of Venmo Direct Links, so you will need to first grab the link from your Venmo account. (Steps on how to achieve this is above)
- Open Instagram and click “+” icon from the homepage located at the top-left corner of your screen or better still swipe right.
- Click on “Create” to have your blank page or select an photo or video to beautify the background then click on “Sticker” icon from the screen top.
- Choose “Link” from the library, paste your Venmo link that you copied earlier there and click “Done”.
- Tap again on the link you created to customize sticker text with (Color, drag, resize, move etcetera). Then have it posted.
