Guide
Deep link: opening the app instead of the browser
A deep link opens a mobile app directly instead of a browser. Here is how Korli uses it and why it changes your click-through rate.
Same URL, different link order depending on Instagram/TikTok/YouTube. Configure once. Korli applies the rest automatically.
- Examples: TikTok visitor sees offer first, Instagram visitor sees proof first
- Common mistakes: too many links, same order for everyone, no tracking
- Setup: create page → set Smart Rules → measure clicks (30 seconds)
Proof demo: source switch → different order
Same URL, but a different rendering based on where the visitor comes from. Configure once. Korli applies the rest automatically.
Definition: skipping the browser
- A deep link opens the mobile app directly when it is installed on the phone.
- Without a deep link, tapping "Spotify" opens a browser tab that loads the App Store or the web page.
- That detour forces a reconnection: more friction, more drop-off before the action.
The concrete mobile problem
- 80% of link-in-bio visitors arrive on mobile.
- A mobile visitor tapping your YouTube link should open the YouTube app, not a browser.
- The in-app browser is often slower and hides navigation: the visitor does not come back.
What Korli does
- Smart Deeplinks: Korli detects the platform and opens the native app when installed.
- If the app is not installed, Korli still opens the web link, with no intermediate page.
- There is nothing to configure: it is active on links to major platforms.
Concrete example
Example: the click that gets lost
- Your Korli page has a "My PDF course" link and a "My YouTube channel" link.
- Without a deep link, the visitor taps YouTube: a browser tab opens and YouTube shows a login prompt.
- They drop off. Your click is lost even though they only wanted to watch a video.
- With Smart Deeplinks the YouTube app opens directly: the click lands.
How it works (3 steps)
- Identify links pointing to apps: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, WhatsApp.
- Check on your phone (not desktop) that each link opens the app.
- Measure click rate on those links: it should beat your web links.
Common mistakes
- Testing links only on desktop, where behaviour differs.
- Using tracking links that force the browser to open.
- Assuming a shorter app link performs better because it is shorter.
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FAQ
Deep link, deep linking or app link?
Same thing: a link that opens a mobile app directly if installed, instead of going through the browser.
Do deep links work on desktop?
No. They are designed for mobile. On desktop the browser opens the website normally. Korli applies deep links only on mobile devices.
Are deep links standard on link-in-bio tools?
Not consistently. It is a differentiating feature: few alternatives offer it. Korli has it by default on links to major platforms.
CTA
Configure your smart rules once. Korli applies the rest automatically.