Scattered links are the default. Instagram allows one in bio. Twitter gives you one. LinkedIn gives you one. So when someone wants to find your newsletter, your latest project, your shop, and your portfolio at the same time, you end up pasting a block of URLs into a message and hoping they click the right one.
All your links in one place means building a single page that holds all of them, then sharing just that page's URL. One link opens everything. You change the contents when things change, but the URL stays fixed, so every place you already shared it stays current.
This guide covers how to do that, how to structure it so visitors actually use it, and what to leave out.
Why links end up scattered
The practical reason is platform limits. Most social platforms and email clients are built around a single link, not a list:
- Instagram bio: one clickable link.
- Twitter (X) bio: one clickable link.
- TikTok bio: one clickable link.
- LinkedIn profile: one website field.
- Email signatures: technically unlimited, but a wall of URLs reads as clutter and gets skipped.
- Newsletter footers: the link you included in October is still in an October archive that people find in March, pointing at something that may no longer exist.
The result is that most people manage the same content across five different places. When something changes (a launch date moves, an old page goes offline, pricing updates), they have to track down every place they posted a link and update it manually, or leave a broken experience behind.
The one-link approach collapses that to one update in one place.
How to put all your links in one place
The process takes about two minutes on a dedicated tool like Shelfy:
Collect every URL you actually want to include. Start with what you actively send people to today: your most recent project, your main portfolio or shop, your social profiles, your newsletter signup. Do not add links just because they exist. Include what is useful to someone arriving from your bio right now.
Create a collection and add the links. Paste URLs one at a time, or import a CSV or bookmark file if you have many. Each link gets a title and preview image fetched automatically, so the page reads like a curated list rather than a stack of raw URLs.
Divide into sections. A single flat list of ten links is hard to scan. Sections let visitors find the right thing quickly. More on section structure below.
Add a short note to the links that need context. "My portfolio (updated March 2026)" tells a visitor more than the URL alone. Not every link needs a note, but the non-obvious ones do.
Copy and share the collection URL. This is the one link you put in every bio field, email signature, and pinned post. You do not change this URL again. Future updates happen inside the collection.
How to structure your sections
The most common mistake is creating one long flat list. Sections are what make a link hub useful rather than overwhelming. Here are practical starting points for different use cases.
Creators and freelancers:
- "Start here" (portfolio, reel, or best work sample)
- "Latest" (most recent project, launch, or published piece)
- "Work with me" (booking, contact, or services page)
- "Follow" (social profiles you actually use)
Businesses:
- "Products" (main store or key product pages)
- "Guides and resources" (free tools, templates, or docs)
- "Get in touch" (contact form, calendar booking, support)
- "Follow us" (active social channels only)
Job seekers:
- "Resume" (PDF link or LinkedIn profile)
- "Work samples" (three to five pieces, titled by the project or outcome, not by file name)
- "About me" (personal site, bio page, or short written summary)
Newsletters and podcasts:
- "Subscribe" (signup form)
- "Latest issue / episode" (the link you update weekly)
- "Archive" (only if the back catalog is worth browsing)
- "Guest inquiries" or "Sponsorship" (if applicable)
Name sections by what the visitor gets, not what the content is called internally. "Resources" is more useful than "Content." "Book a call" is more useful than "Calendar."
Keep the total link count under fifteen. More than that is usually a sign that some links belong somewhere else (a separate page, a follow-up email) rather than in the hub itself.
Combining multiple links into one link
"Multiple links in one link" describes the same setup from a mechanical angle: you publish one URL, and behind that URL is a page that holds all the others.
What makes this work long-term is that the single URL does not change, even as the contents do. That matters in specific situations:
- A podcast episode list you set up in 2024 still works in 2026, even if three of the episodes you originally listed were removed or re-titled.
- A printed business card with a QR code pointing to your link hub stays accurate after you change your pricing page, launch a new product, or close an old project.
- An email signature pointing to your collection hub remains useful even when you change employers, as long as the hub reflects your current contact information rather than your old work email.
This is why a dedicated collection page is different from a URL shortener. A shortened URL is an alias for one specific destination. A collection page is the destination itself, and the contents are yours to update at any time without touching the URL.
All your links together vs a wall of URLs
Pasted URLs vs all your links in one place
6 features compared
| Feature | Pasted URLs | Single bio button | All links in one place |
|---|---|---|---|
| One link that opens everything | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Auto titles and previews | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Sections to organize links | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Update without re-posting the link | ✕ | Partial | ✓ |
| Unlimited links | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Free with no link cap | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
A single bio button only points at one place. Pasted URLs are unlimited but frozen and unformatted. A link collection is the combination: one URL, unlimited destinations, organized into sections, and editable after the link has already been shared.
What to leave out
Not everything belongs in a link hub. Adding too many links reduces the chance any single one gets clicked, because visitors scan past a long undifferentiated list rather than engage with it.
Leave out:
- Old or outdated links. If a link points somewhere you no longer want visitors to go, remove it. The hub should reflect where you want attention to go right now, not your full history.
- Links that require a paragraph of context to make sense. If clicking a link would confuse someone without background setup, it belongs in a dedicated page or email, not in the hub.
- Duplicate destinations. If your portfolio appears in both "Start here" and "Work with me," pick one. Repetition makes the list look padded and wastes the visitor's time.
- Internal or private links. Staging URLs, admin panels, or pages meant for a specific recipient should not be in a publicly shared hub.
The goal is that every link earns its spot. A tight list of eight is more useful than a sprawling list of twenty-five.
Free, with no link cap
Most link-in-bio tools limit how many links you can include on the free plan, then charge to lift the cap. Shelfy does not. It is free with unlimited links, sections, per-link notes, auto-fetched titles and previews, bulk CSV import, free custom domains, and team access.
Put all your links in one place, share the single URL, and update the contents as things change.
For more on related approaches, see the best link-in-bio tool, Linktree alternatives, and how to share a list of links.
Which platforms restrict you to one bio link?
Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, and LinkedIn all limit the bio or profile to a single clickable URL. Placing a collection hub URL in that slot means one click opens all your links instead of just one destination.
How many links is too many in one place?
Fifteen is a practical ceiling for most use cases. Past that, visitors tend to scan past the list rather than read it. If you find yourself adding more than fifteen links, look for candidates to remove or consolidate rather than expanding the list further.
What is the difference between a link collection and a URL shortener?
A URL shortener creates a shorter alias for one specific destination. A link collection is a page that holds many links. Use a shortener when you need a tidier URL for a single place. Use a collection when you want one URL to open many destinations.
Can I use a custom domain for my link hub?
Yes. Shelfy includes free custom domains on the free plan. You can point a domain you already own (like links.yourdomain.com) to your collection so the URL matches your brand.
Do I have to update the link everywhere I posted it when I change something?
No. Updating the contents of your collection does not change the collection URL. Anyone who has your link, wherever they found it, will see the current version the next time they open it.
Related reading
- List of links: how to make and share one
- Best link-in-bio tool (2026)
- Best Linktree alternatives
- How to share a list of links: 5 ways compared
- What is a link collection?
Last updated: June 2026.

