Where to Place ReelShort Affiliate Links (Placement Playbook)

Where is the best place to put an affiliate link?

There is no single "best" spot — the strongest setup uses several, because each catches a viewer at a different moment. A bridge page is the hub, the video description catches the reader, a pinned comment catches the watcher, the bio catches the browser, and email catches the people you already earned. The goal is to make the link easy to find without ever hiding what it is.

Bridge page: the hub everything points to

A bridge page is a simple page that explains the offer and holds your affiliate link — it is the one place every other channel sends traffic. Build it once and point everything at it. The bridge page design guide covers structure; the key idea is that your social links, bio, and email all route here, so you are never dependent on a single platform's link rules.

Keep the bridge page honest and clear: what the app is, who it suits, and how to get started through official channels.

Video description: the first natural stop

The description is where intent is highest — someone finished the video and wants the next step. Put the link early (within the first one to two lines, since many viewers never expand it) and phrase it as a clear next action. Label it plainly; do not disguise it as a random URL.

Pair this with UTM link tracking so you can see which video actually drove the click.

Pinned comment: catch early viewers

A pinned comment puts the link where eyes already are during the first hours of a post, when engagement is hottest. Keep it short and direct, and make the disclosure part of the same comment so it is seen together with the link.

Profile bio / link-in-bio: always-on access

Your bio link is the always-available entry point for anyone who discovers you later. Use a stable link-in-bio page that points to your bridge page. This survives individual posts being buried by the algorithm.

Email: the owned channel

Email is the one channel you fully control. A simple mention in a newsletter or sequence, with the link and a one-line reason, converts consistently because the reader opted in. Unlike social feeds, it does not depend on a platform's reach. For building that list, the broader link building guide has useful outreach angles.

Placement rules that keep you compliant

Wherever the link appears, two rules apply:

• Disclose. State your relationship clearly next to the link. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's endorsement guidance at ftc.gov is the standard reference for "clear and conspicuous" disclosure.
• Don't disguise. A link should look like a link. Hidden or misleading placement risks both platform action and loss of trust.

The affiliate compliance checklist is the companion read for keeping every placement clean.

FAQ

Should the link go in the video or the description?

The description and pinned comment — you generally cannot make the video itself clickable, so route viewers to a place where the link lives.

How many places should I put the same link?

As many as naturally fit: bridge page, description, pinned comment, bio, and email. They serve different moments; together they catch more of your audience.

Is a link-in-bio page necessary?

It is the most durable option. Social links rot; a bio page pointing to your bridge page stays stable as you grow.

What is the most common placement mistake?

Hiding the disclosure. Pair the link and the disclosure in the same spot so viewers always see both.

Where to go next

Build the bridge page first, then weave the link into description, comment, bio, and email. Consistency across spots beats perfection in one.

Email partner@shortdramapartner.com for channel-docking consultation and help applying for your ReelShort invitation code through official channels.

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