How to Sell Paid Content Directly From Your Link-in-Bio
Learn how to set up paid links, price your content, and start earning money from your link-in-bio page. No separate website needed.
Why sell content from your link-in-bio?
Every creator has content that's worth paying for. Exclusive photos, behind-the-scenes videos, tutorials, presets, templates — your audience already values what you create. Paid links let you turn that value into revenue without setting up a separate website or payment system.
The beauty of selling from your link-in-bio is simplicity. Your audience is already trained to visit your bio link. Instead of redirecting them to a complex checkout flow, you offer instant access right where they land. One click, one payment, content delivered.
What can you sell with paid links?
Paid links work for any digital content:
- Photo sets — Exclusive images, professional shoots, behind-the-scenes content
- Videos — Tutorials, vlogs, exclusive footage, workout routines
- Files — Lightroom presets, Photoshop templates, ebooks, music, PDF guides
- Any URL — Gate access to external content, private communities, or download pages
The most successful creators use a mix. A free preview image above a paid video. A free blog post linking to a paid deep-dive. The combination of free and paid creates a natural upsell flow.
How to set up your first paid link
Setting up a paid link takes about 60 seconds:
- Step 1: Connect your payment account from your dashboard. This is where your earnings go.
- Step 2: Create a new link and choose the content type — image, video, or file.
- Step 3: Upload your content. Add a thumbnail that will be shown as a blurred preview to entice visitors.
- Step 4: Enable locking and choose "Pay" as the lock type.
- Step 5: Set your price. The visitor pays, and the content is unlocked instantly.
Your content stays protected. Visitors see a blurred thumbnail and a price. After payment, the full content is revealed. Clean, simple, effective.
How to price your content
Pricing is where most creators overthink. Here's a practical framework:
| Price range | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| $1 – $3 | Impulse buys, high volume | Single photos, short clips, simple templates |
| $5 – $15 | Mid-range, core offering | Photo sets, tutorials, preset packs |
| $20 – $50 | Premium, engaged fans | Exclusive video series, guides, course modules |
| $50+ | High-ticket, established trust | Full courses, 1-on-1 coaching, masterclass |
Golden rule: Start lower than you think. A $3 paid link that 100 people buy is better than a $30 link that nobody buys. You can always raise prices as demand grows.
Maximizing conversions on paid content
Getting traffic is only half the battle. Converting visitors into buyers requires strategy:
- Use thumbnails — A blurred preview of what's behind the paywall creates curiosity. The human brain wants to see what it can't see.
- Write compelling titles — "Exclusive BTS video" beats "My video." Be specific about what they're getting.
- Place paid links near free content — Free links build trust, paid links convert that trust. Don't lead with your most expensive item.
- Use featured layout — A featured card with a large thumbnail and blurred preview is significantly more enticing than a simple text link.
- Promote on social — Tell your audience about new paid content. "New exclusive set on my link page" with a teaser works well.
Getting paid: how earnings work
When someone buys your paid content, the payment goes through your connected payment account. After a small platform commission, the rest goes directly to you. No waiting for payouts, no minimum thresholds, no complicated withdrawal processes.
You can track all your sales, see who bought what, and monitor your revenue from your dashboard. Analytics show you which content sells best so you can create more of what your audience wants to buy.
Content ideas that sell
Stuck on what to sell? Here are proven content types that generate revenue across niches:
| Niche | Top-selling content |
|---|---|
| Fitness | Workout plans, meal prep guides, transformation videos |
| Photography | Lightroom presets, editing tutorials, RAW files |
| Music | Stems, sample packs, production tutorials |
| Art | High-res prints, brushes, process videos |
| Education | Study guides, cheat sheets, lecture notes |
| Lifestyle | Travel guides, recipe books, beauty routines |
The best-selling content teaches something, reveals something exclusive, or provides something useful. If your free content shows them what's possible, your paid content shows them how to get there.