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Why Product Deep Links Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The numbers are straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Higher conversion rates<\/strong>: Users who land on the product they clicked are significantly more likely to purchase than users who land on a home screen and have to navigate.<\/li>\n
- Lower bounce rates<\/strong>: Reducing the number of steps between interest and action keeps users engaged.<\/li>\n
- Better ad ROI<\/strong>: Paid ads that deep link to the product page convert at higher rates, reducing cost per acquisition.<\/li>\n
- Improved attribution<\/strong>: When each product has its own link, you know exactly which products drive clicks and conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up Product Deep Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
URL Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Design your deep link URL structure around your product catalog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/{product_id}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nOr with more context:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/{product_id}?variant={variant_id}&color={color}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nExamples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345<\/code><\/li>\nhttps:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/running-shoes-v2?color=black&size=10<\/code><\/li>\nhttps:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/12345?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=summer-sale<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nRoute Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
On your deep linking platform, create a dynamic route that matches product URLs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path pattern: \/product\/:id\nWeb fallback: https:\/\/yourapp.com\/products\/{id}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nWhen a user taps
https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- App installed<\/strong>: App opens, navigates to product SKU-12345<\/li>\n
- App not installed<\/strong>: Redirects to
https:\/\/yourapp.com\/products\/SKU-12345<\/code> (your website's product page)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nApp-Side Handling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your app needs to parse the URL and navigate to the correct product screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
React Native:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\/\/ In your linking config\nconst linking = {\n prefixes: ['https:\/\/go.yourapp.com'],\n config: {\n screens: {\n Product: {\n path: 'product\/:id',\n parse: {\n id: (id) => id,\n },\n },\n },\n },\n};\n\n\/\/ In ProductScreen\nfunction ProductScreen({ route }) {\n const { id } = route.params;\n const { variant, color } = route.params; \/\/ from query params\n \/\/ Fetch and display product\n}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nFlutter (go_router):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoRoute(\n path: '\/product\/:id',\n builder: (context, state) {\n final id = state.pathParameters['id']!;\n final variant = state.uri.queryParameters['variant'];\n final color = state.uri.queryParameters['color'];\n return ProductScreen(id: id, variant: variant, color: color);\n },\n),\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nDistribution Channels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Email Campaigns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Product recommendation emails are the highest-converting use case for product deep links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to implement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Generate a deep link for each recommended product<\/li>\n
- Use the deep link as the CTA button or product image link<\/li>\n
- Include UTM parameters for attribution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345?utm_source=email&utm_medium=recommendation&utm_campaign=weekly-picks\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nBest practice<\/strong>: Include 3-6 products per email, each with its own deep link. Track which positions get the most clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social Media Ads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads support deep links in the CTA action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to implement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Create a deep link for the advertised product<\/li>\n
- Set the deep link as the ad's destination URL<\/li>\n
- Set the web fallback to the product's web page (for users who don't have the app)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The deep link handles routing: users with the app go straight to the product; users without the app see the web product page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Push Notifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you send a push notification about a product (price drop, back in stock, recommendation), include a deep link in the notification payload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
{\n "aps": { "alert": "Price dropped on Running Shoes V2!" },\n "deep_link": "https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345"\n}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nAndroid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
{\n "notification": { "title": "Price dropped on Running Shoes V2!" },\n "data": { "deep_link": "https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345" }\n}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nYour app's push notification handler opens the deep link when the notification is tapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
QR Codes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Physical retail, product packaging, and print ads can include QR codes that deep link to product pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
QR Code \u2192 https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nWhen scanned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- App installed: Opens directly to the product<\/li>\n
- App not installed: Opens the web product page (with a smart banner prompting to install the app)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Important<\/strong>: Always use your own custom domain for QR codes on physical materials. You can change where the link resolves, but you can't change the printed QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In-Store and Packaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Product packaging can include QR codes or NFC tags that link to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Extended product information<\/li>\n
- Reviews and ratings<\/li>\n
- Complementary products<\/li>\n
- Warranty registration<\/li>\n
- Reorder page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each of these is a deep link to a specific screen in your app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optimizing Product Deep Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
OG Metadata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When product links are shared on social media or messaging apps, the preview should show the product:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
og:title: Running Shoes V2\nog:description: Lightweight running shoes. $89.99\nog:image: https:\/\/cdn.yourapp.com\/products\/running-shoes-v2.jpg\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nConfigure this on your deep linking platform. Each route can have its own OG metadata, or you can set it dynamically via API based on the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A\/B Testing Destinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Test whether users convert better when they land on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The product detail page directly<\/li>\n
- A "product + related items" page<\/li>\n
- A "product + limited-time offer" page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Use your deep linking platform's A\/B testing feature to split traffic between destinations and measure conversion rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dynamic Parameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pass contextual data through deep link parameters to personalize the product page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/go.yourapp.com\/product\/SKU-12345?promo=SUMMER20&ref=friend123\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nThe app can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Apply the promo code automatically<\/li>\n
- Show a "referred by friend123" banner<\/li>\n
- Track the referral for rewards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For parameter handling patterns, see Deep Link Parameters: Passing Data Through Links<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Measuring Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Track these metrics for product deep links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Click-through rate (CTR)<\/strong>: Percentage of users who tap the link<\/li>\n
- Conversion rate<\/strong>: Percentage of link clicks that result in a purchase<\/li>\n
- Time to purchase<\/strong>: How long between link click and completed purchase<\/li>\n
- Revenue per click<\/strong>: Total revenue divided by total link clicks<\/li>\n
- Add-to-cart rate<\/strong>: Percentage of product page views that add the item to cart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Compare these metrics against non-deep-linked traffic (users who navigate to the product through browsing or search). The difference is the direct value of your product deep links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For deep linking features, see Tolinku deep linking<\/a>. For dynamic routes, see the dynamic routes documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Conversion rate<\/strong>: Percentage of link clicks that result in a purchase<\/li>\n
- Click-through rate (CTR)<\/strong>: Percentage of users who tap the link<\/li>\n
- App not installed<\/strong>: Redirects to
- Lower bounce rates<\/strong>: Reducing the number of steps between interest and action keeps users engaged.<\/li>\n