How do I create a link to my profile?

If you're not using Instagram or Twitter, chances are that you've heard about the new feature called 'Linked In' which lets you connect all three sites together. This means that if you post something on one, it'll show up on another automatically. For example, if you put an @tag on your tweet, then it will appear as an @username when someone clicks on their LinkedIn account. You also have the ability to send messages between those platforms too.

But what happens when you want to give someone else a link to your Facebook page? Or perhaps you just want them to see some content from your account but don't know exactly how to make it happen (and who has the patience to explain!). Well, we're going to cover how to create links so they can go directly to your profile without any hassle. We'll start with creating a simple link to use in emails, then move onto more advanced options like adding a link to your profile. Let's jump right in!

How do you turn text into a link?

The first thing you need to understand is that there are two different types of URLs - short and long. A short URL is used in email addresses whereas a long URL is usually seen within websites. The most common type is the short URL because it takes less space than its longer counterpart. To convert plain text into a short URL, simply copy and paste it into this tool. It will take care of everything for you including making sure that you don't accidentally break anything by doing so.

Once you click "Generate", you should receive a code that looks similar to this one below. Copy and paste it wherever you'd like to place it. Remember that these codes only work for people with access to your LinkedIn profile and cannot be shared publicly at all.

This isn't the best way to create a link to your Facebook page though, since it requires you to sign into both accounts separately. There are other methods out there that allow you to combine these profiles easily, such as this one from TechCrunch. However, let's stick with our own method. Now, before we continue, here's a quick tip...

When sending a message via email, always include the full address of the person you would like to reach. So instead of writing "joe@linkedin.com" when you mean "joelovespizza@linkedin.com". It makes things easier for everyone involved. Not only does it save us the trouble of having to hunt down the correct email address every single time, but it helps prevent confusion. Just think about how many times you've gotten a reply saying "I didn't write joe@linkedin.com" when you meant to say "I wrote joelovespizza@linkedin.com"! That could ruin the entire conversation.

Now back to our original question... How do I create a URL for my face?

Creating a link to your online presence doesn't require much effort once you know how. All you have to do is follow these steps:

Go to your LinkedIn homepage and log in. Click on the dropdown arrow next to your name and select Edit Profile & Settings. Then scroll down until you come across the section titled "Share My Public Profile." Here, you can enter your personal information along with your professional qualifications. Once you've done so, click Save Changes at the top. Next, click on Create Short Link.

You may notice that the option to generate a short URL was grayed out because you haven't yet created a public profile. Don't worry -- you still have plenty of time! After saving your changes, head over to your inbox to check for any notifications related to your profile. When you do, you should receive a notification letting you know that you now have a valid short URL associated with your LinkedIn account.

Next, open up whatever messaging platform you prefer. On desktop computers, you can double click the link to bring up a pop-up window containing the contents of your profile. You won't actually be able to view your profile unless you sign into LinkedIn however. Fortunately, the same goes for mobile devices. Simply touch the screen and drag down to reveal the menu bar. From there, tap More Options > Send Message. Finally, enter the recipient's details and hit Send. They should receive the link instantly upon opening their inbox.

Finally, if you don't already have a LinkedIn account, why not try signing up today? As mentioned earlier, all you need is a little bit of basic info to set yourself apart from the crowd. And hey, if you ever decide to leave, you can delete your account entirely. It's really easy to do!

How do I find my face profile URL?

It turns out that the easiest way to locate your Face URL is through the settings tab on LinkedIn itself. Head over to your Account Summary page and look for the section labeled "My Information". Within that section, you'll find a list of various fields. One of the ones near the bottom says "Profile URL" followed by the word "Edit". Underneath that field, you'll see a box that reads "URL:" which displays the URL that represents your Facebook profile.

If you feel uncomfortable editing this area manually, you can download the LinkedIn App on Android or iOS. While this allows you to edit your profile whenever you want, it comes with some drawbacks. First off, you must pay $5 per month to keep the service active. Secondly, the app limits you to viewing the data available on your computer. Thirdly, the app offers very limited functionality compared to the web version. Lastly, the app is far slower than the browser-based interface. Still, it might be worth checking out if you regularly update your resume and want to stay in sync with your LinkedIn profile.

Alternatively, you can search Google for "[yourfirstname] [lastname]" + "facebook" and you should end up somewhere around results like this one.

What is a face URL?

A face URL is essentially the same as a regular URL except that it uses the term "face" rather than "profile". This means that anyone clicking on it will immediately be directed to your Facebook page. It's important to note that while you can choose to display either a face URL or a standard URL on your profile, you cannot change the format after creation. This means that the URL generated by this process will remain the same forever.

However, there are ways to hack around this limitation. Some developers have developed tools that allow you to customize the appearance of your URL. These programs offer the ability to replace certain parts of your URL with custom tags, colors, icons etc., thus allowing you to completely alter the final result. Unfortunately, these services tend to cost money. But regardless of whether you opt to purchase one or not, remember that you should never hand out your real Facebook URL to anyone outside of your close circle. Doing so exposes your personal details to hackers and spammers alike.

So how do you protect yourself against identity theft? Simple. Never give away your password, especially if you're sharing it in a group chat. Instead, store it safely offline and only input it when needed. Also, consider installing a security app on your phone. Apps like LastPass or 1Password are extremely useful for keeping passwords safe even when you forget yours.

Do you use a unique URL for each and every piece of content you publish? Do you rely heavily on LinkedIn to promote your business? Are you concerned about privacy issues surrounding your LinkedIn account? Tell me, fellow readers, in the comments.

Many people are frustrated by the fact that they don't have any way of linking their LinkedIn or Facebook profiles to one another. This makes it hard for them to connect with other people who might also use those platforms. Here's what you need to know about creating links between two profiles so you can find more people to network with.

If you're looking at this article because you've been trying to figure out how to give others access to your Instagram account through its own "link" feature, we'll cover that here too!

How do I get a link to my profile?

You may not realize it but there is an easy way to link your personal Facebook or LinkedIn accounts to each other. You just need to sign into both platforms using the same email address (or phone number). Once you log onto either platform via the same means, click Add Account then choose Email Address from the dropdown menu.

Then type in your password when prompted. Then follow the steps below to complete the process.

From now on, whenever anyone clicks on your name anywhere online -- including in emails, messages, comments, etc... -- they will see information about your current activity on that social media site. It could include things like recent posts, photos, videos, events, and more.

To view your full profile on another platform, simply copy/paste the following code wherever you'd normally enter a web address, such as in an email message, comment, or chat window. This is called a profile link.

Here are some examples of profile URLs. Use these if you're asked for your Facebook profile URL.

For LinkedIn, replace "LinkedIn" with "Linkedin." The first part of the URL is always http://www.linkedin.com/.

When you paste your profile link into a browser, you should see something similar to this example.

How do I share a profile URL?

Another good reason why having a profile link handy is useful is because you can easily send it to someone else. Copy and paste your URL into an email message or instant messenger chat window. They'll immediately have access to all your updates on that particular platform.

If you would rather not send them directly through Facebook Messenger, Twitter, WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat, Line, Kik, Telegram, Slack, Google Hangouts, Skype, Snapchat, Pinterest, Tumblr, Reddit, Medium, YouTube, Flickr, Foursquare, and dozens of other messaging apps, however, you can still tell them where to go. Simply open up a new conversation and share your profile URL in the body text box.

The person receiving the link will automatically see all the content associated with your profile page. From there, they can choose which platform(s) to visit with ease. For instance, if you were sending a friend a link to your Facebook profile, they wouldn't even have to change tabs. All they would have to do is hit Enter to begin viewing everything about you right away.

Note: When sharing your profile link through social media sites, make sure to only share public info. Anything private should remain hidden from prying eyes.

In addition to giving others access to your most important information, sometimes you might want to provide them with a quick snapshot of what you look like. To do this, simply upload a photo to Instagram or Facebook, and select Save Image. Paste the URL into your message or post, then send it off.

How do I get a Facebook link to my profile?

As mentioned earlier, many people prefer to receive profile links instead of posting a link themselves. While doing so is less hassle, it does require some extra work. Luckily, Facebook has made it very simple to generate a personalized profile link for yourself. Just head over to Settings & Privacy, scroll down to Apps and Websites, then click Get Started.

Enter "profile" in the search bar above the list of options. Click Continue once you land on the next screen. On the third step, input your email address under Where Can People See My Information?, then click Next. Finally, review your settings and click Done. Now you have a Facebook profile link!

You can also generate a personalized link for LinkedIn by heading over to Settings & Privacy, clicking on Apps & Sites, searching for "Profile", then selecting Create New App ID. Follow the instructions after entering your details until you reach Step 4. There, you must click on Edit Settings before moving forward.

On the final screen, scroll down to Customized Links and check the box next to Include customised links in my profile. Hit continue and proceed with the rest of the setup, filling in whatever fields you feel necessary.

Once done, return back to the previous screen and click Finish. A few seconds later, you should receive an email confirmation letting you know your application was successful. That's it! You're ready to start generating profile links for everyone you meet.

What is a profile link?

A profile link is nothing more than a short string of characters that contains every single piece of data related to your social media presence. It includes your name, date of birth, location, job title, education history, interests, languages spoken, hobbies, and much more.

The best thing about profile links is that they're extremely versatile. Not only can they help you quickly navigate different networks, but they can also act as shortcuts to specific pages within each service. Whether you're browsing through your Facebook news feed or perusing your LinkedIn connections, you can save time by typing a couple letters or numbers into your computer or smartphone keyboard.

One last note: In order for your profile link to appear properly in search engines, you'll need to register it with Google. This requires going to Google Webmaster Tools and adding your domain name. Afterward, you'll need to verify ownership of the domain by logging into GoDaddy.

We hope this helps clear up any confusion around profile links. With a little practice, getting used to the idea won't take long. As soon as you master how to set up a profile link, you'll never again wonder whether you're being given access to your favorite social network.

If you have a LinkedIn or Instagram account (or both), it's likely that you've seen people posting their profiles as "links" for others to follow. This allows them to connect more easily with other people they don't know but would like to keep up with. For example, if you're looking to network with an influencer who posts frequently about travel, you could post the same information from your Instagram feed directly into a comment section of theirs on their blog. You'll then see each other in your feeds regularly because of this shared interest.

In order to enable others to find you through these platforms, you need to give them somewhere to go when searching for you. It might sound obvious, but there are plenty of ways to do so without giving away too much personal information – just enough to let someone follow you back. Here we show you some of the best methods.

How do I create my own link?

You can use one of several services which will allow you to create a custom link to any of your accounts. The most popular of these is Bitly, which offers short links, and it has been around since 2011. Another option is Uberspace, another service offering short links to popular sites such as Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, WordPress, Tumblr etc. Both offer options for setting up different types of shortened URLs. These include text only, image only, video only, and no URL at all.

Bitly gives you two options: 1) Send me a URL - which lets you send a link straight to your email address. 2) Create a Shortlink - which creates a unique code for anyone else to copy and paste. To set up your Bitly link, click on 'Send me a URL' under Settings & Sharing. Then enter either your name or company name in the box provided, followed by @bitly.com, and finally choose between Text Only or Image Only. Click Save Changes. Now whenever someone clicks on the link you sent them, Bitly takes them to a page showing details about the person you gave the link to. They also provide analytics data about how many times the link was clicked.

To get started using Bitly, sign in with your existing account. Once logged in, you can start creating links right away!

For those not familiar with Bitly, here's what a few examples look like. The first shows a simple link being created, while the second shows a longer version containing additional information:

The third example uses a bitly link to shorten a long URL, such as a page on Medium.com. Note that clicking on the link will take you to the original URL rather than the shortened one.

How do I make my own links?

Another way to create links is to simply create custom ones yourself. While Bitly makes it easy to create links that point to your Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Youtube, Flickr, Dropbox, GitHub etc., you may prefer to customize the actual URL instead.

This article goes over three ways you can create a link to your profile. The first method involves adding a 'profile link' to your profile itself. The second lets you embed the link anywhere on the web, while the last method adds a link to your profile within apps.

Can I create my own URL?

Yes, but you should avoid doing so unless you really understand what you're getting into. As mentioned above, Bitly provides you with a tool to generate short links, but there are downsides to using this type of system. Firstly, it doesn't work well across every platform. Secondly, even though the generated link points to your profile, it contains your full name and contact info. Thirdly, it isn't searchable via Google. Lastly, it won't display properly on some websites.

We recommend avoiding sharing your Bitly link unless you absolutely need to. Instead, consider one of the following methods.

1. Embed a link to your profile in your bio/status updates. Just write something along the lines of "Click [your Bitly link] to visit my profile!" (where "[your Bitly link]" is replaced with the actual link). There are numerous tools available online to help you insert a link automatically.

2. Add a link to your profile in comments sections. When commenting on blogs, forums, news articles etc., you can often put a little note in the comment field linking to your profile. In addition, you can always leave a message for the author and ask him or her to check out your profile.

3. Make sure your profile photo includes a link to your profile. Many people upload photos to their profiles, including photos taken specifically for the purpose of making themselves visible online. Even better, you can change your profile picture to link to your profile.

4. Use hashtags to promote your presence. Hashtags are keywords used to organize content on various social media networks. By tagging your profile with certain tags, you increase its visibility. Try searching for related hashtags and seeing what comes up -- it's possible you'll discover new contacts!

5. Post a status update mentioning your account and inviting followers to view it. Write something along the lines of "I'm active on [name of social media app] and you should follow me there." Or "Check out my profile on [name of social media app], you never know who you'll meet".

6. Share your profile link in emails. Whenever you send an email, you can include a link to your profile inside the body of the email. Simply replace "@[socialmediaapp].com" with your desired domain name.

7. Include a link to your profile in chats. Chatting on instant messaging applications like Skype, WhatsApp, iMessage etc., is a great way to talk face-to-face with potential connections. Allowing them to access your profile means you can quickly introduce yourselves before deciding whether you'd like to pursue further communication offline.

8. Promote your profile in apps. Apps like Telegram and Snapchat are perfect places to advertise your brand and your activities. Uploading a photo, writing a caption, or leaving a voice recording can serve as a good starting point. However, you can also add a link to your profile in the description of the chat thread.

9. Ask people to follow you. One common strategy among successful marketers and public figures is asking fans to subscribe to their newsletter or list of channels. People who already follow you are more likely to notice the request and take action if interested.

10. Create a landing page. A landing page is a webpage designed to attract visitors and encourage them to complete an action. Some people host a free giveaway in exchange for signing up to receive promotional material. Others run contests and offer prizes in return for participation. Whatever you decide to do, remember that you must entice visitors to click on your link to reach your profile.

11. Encourage people to follow you on multiple social media accounts. A lot of big brands now rely on cross-platform marketing strategies, meaning they leverage the power of their audience by promoting products or events on multiple social media outlets simultaneously. But why stop at one? Why not spread the word across five or ten platforms? Not only does this boost your exposure significantly, it also increases the likelihood that people actually visit your profile once they arrive.

12. Build awareness in communities. Social media is built upon relationships and building trust with potential partners. A strong community of supporters can open doors to new opportunities, especially when combined with a solid digital footprint.

13. Get involved in groups relevant to your interests. Groups on social media are similar to mailing lists insofar as everyone shares the same topic. Joining groups and interacting with fellow members has proven effective for expanding audiences, gaining attention, and growing influence in the past.

14. Consider hiring a professional marketer. Hiring an expert to manage your social media presence is worth considering if you are serious about establishing a powerful online presence. Professional companies can build entire campaigns based on your needs, helping you achieve specific goals faster. Alternatively, you can hire freelancers to handle tasks like managing your social media accounts, responding to inquiries, connecting with customers, and generating leads.