FAQ: Frequently asked questions at stylink

With stylink you have the possibility to pass on product recommendations to your followers and subscribers. You can share the recommendation links generated with our Linkmaker either in your Instagram Stories or in your YouTube infobox. Be sure to check out our detailed instructions. You can sign up for stylink using your Instagram account or email address.

Step 1:
Log in to Instagram in your browser, not in the App. From then on, go to https://app.stylink.com/signup. Next, click the "Sign up via Instagram" button. Please note that you have opened stylink and Instagram in the identical browser and do not use the Instagram app. In order to register with your e-mail address, click on "Register by e-mail" and simply follow the instructions.

Step 2:
Now you're ready to go! Select your desired online shop and search the product you want to recommend to your followers using the Linkmaker. Copy the product link into our Linkmaker. This converts the original productlink into a recommendation link, which you can now share.

Step 3:
You can simply copy the recommendation link and paste it into your Insta-Story via Swipe Up. Of course you are completely free choosing the design. Alternatively, you can copy the recommendation link into your info box on YouTube instead on Instagram.

The range of our partner shops offers you a large selection of products from the areas of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and interior. It is important to note that you can only link products from our partner shops that you can find in our Linkmaker. Is your favourite shop missing? Then call us on +49 40 22863111 and tell us your shop suggestion!

Your advantage of stylink is that you can recommend different products to your community and earn money doing so. Your followers don't have to register on a platform or download an app to receive your recommendations. Another bonus for you: At stylink you will be paid immediately per click. Our goal is to save you a little work: With our help you no longer have to answer every single private message in which they ask about your products. Thanks to the recommendation links from stylink you can inform your followers where you bought your products and earn money at the same time.

You can use the following link https://app.stylink.com/signup to register. Then click on the button "Log-in with Instagram". You have to make sure that you are logged in to Instagram in the same browser! When registering, it is not sufficient to be only logged in to Instagram via the app. As soon as you have connected your Instagram account with stylink, you can start creating links. If you want, you can also register with your email address. However, you still need an Instagram account, which you name when registering. Please also read our detailed instructions.

For the registration at stylink you need in any case an Instagram account. If you don't want to log in with your personal Instagram account, you can simply create a separate Instagram account for stylink. The separate account will then be used to create recommendation links with our Linkmaker. You can post these links later on your personal Instagram account, for instance on YouTube, Facebook or Pinterest. The only important thing we want is that you to tell us your real account name and the name of the separate account you used to create the links. This way we make sure that no bot generates the clicks. Just send us an e-mail to influencer@stylink.com. 

To change or add information in your stylink account, log in at stylink. Afterwards you click on the "profile Icon" in the upper right corner of the page. You will then be taken directly to your stylink account. In the area "Payments" and "Settings" you can change and complete your data.

In order to add your tax ID to your stylink account, log in as usual and click on "Account" in the upper right corner. Under the option "Payments" click on the field "Payout" and then on "Change payment data". Now scroll to the bottom of the page and change in the field "Account category" from "Private" to "Company". Then a new field will open where you can enter your tax ID. All you have to do now is save the new information.

If you wish to delete your account from our database, simply contact us via our WhatsApp support at +49 1520 7035500 or by email at influencer@stylink.com. We will contact you as soon as we have successfully deleted your account.

You need 10,000 subscribers to activate the swipe up function on Instagram. When you're ready, all you have to do is convert your Instagram profile into a business profile. Simply click on "Switch to company profile" under "Options" in Instagram. It may take a few days until the swipe up function is activated.

You may put the recommendation link in your bio at Instagram. Alternatively, share the link in your info box on YouTube, on your blog, or on Facebook.

Unfortunately, we don't know exactly why you receive such a notification. Of course, we have no access to your Instagram data or your account. In order to sign up for stylink, you must be logged in to Instagram in your browser, which may result in Instagram registering a new login. If you have any further questions, feel free to call us. You can reach us at +49 40 22863111.

The frequency of your postings is up to you. However, we recommend setting links at regular intervals. For orientation we recommend three to four links a day. Don't be surprised if your followers need some time to get used to the new features. Thus, it is helpful to post constantly and at regular intervals. We have summarized some tips for you below.

For earning money with stylink, you can use the Linkmaker and share the recommendation links with your viewers. You post the links in your YouTube infobox. If you point this out to your fans in the video, your chances of receiving money per click increases.

If you want to register with stylink to share the recommendation links in your infobox, you need an Instagram account. You can sign up with your email address, but at a later stage you'll still need to enter the name of your Instagram account. Alternatively, you can log in directly with Instagram. Please have a look at our detailed instructions.

If you are running a YouTube channel, you can use stylink without any restrictions. There are no special requirements such as a certain number of subscribers or views. In other words: Every YouTuber can earn money with stylink.

To ensure that as many viewers as possible see your recommendation links, you should place the links high up in the infobox in the description. The first one or two sentences should be a meaningful description of your video with the most important keywords. The recommendation links from stylink should follow directly after that. This way, viewers don't have to scroll far and see the links right away.

No, you only need to enter your bank details if you wish to request your remuneration of at least £50.

Then you can easily add your tax ID to your stylink account. In this case we will send you a customized document which you can use for your tax advisor or your tax return.

You can have your remuneration paid out in your stylink account starting from an amount of £50. Your request will always be confirmed automatically at the end of the month. We will transfer your money to your account within 30 days.

The best thing to do is to check your request again. You should consider the following: If you make a payout request in the middle of the month, it will always be confirmed at the end of the month and will be then transferred to your account within 30 days. However, if there is anything wrong, please feel free to contact us via our WhatsApp support on +49 1520 7035500 or by email at influencer@stylink.com.

You will receive a confirmation by post for each payment request, which you can use independently for your tax return. If you have a tax ID, you can add it to your stylink account afterwards. This will then be listed on your receipts in the future.

An algorithm adjusts your shop fee according to the performance of your recommendation links. If you prefer a fixed payment, please write us at the following e-mail address hannah.madsen@stylink.com and we will discuss your options.

The use of stylink is and remains of course free - for you, your followers and subscribers. You can create and share the recommendation links at any time and without obligation. You also have the possibility to delete your account at any time.

No, there is no app. stylink works for your followers and for you without any additional app or complicated software. This is especially advantageous for your followers and YouTube subscribers, because they can click your recommendation links and buy products without using an additional app.

The idea behind stylink is that you are making recommendations for your already existing products such as clothing, cosmetics, decorative items and etc. You pass on your buying ideas and inspirations to your followers through the recommendation links. This means you don't have to buy extra new products.

You can post as much as you want - stylink is a non-binding platform. As an influencer and YouTuber, we would like to support you in increasing your reach and your community. Therefore we recommend to post up to 3-4 daily stories with recommendation links from stylink. It follows that you comply with legal requirements and current jurisdiction. Details about our cooperation can be found in our general terms and conditions. If you have any questions, we will be happy to support you!

Check in advance whether you have chosen the right country (UK) in the online shop. If the Linkmaker does not work, please contact us and we will find a solution together with you. You can reach us at +49 40 22863111 or by e-mail influencer@stylink.com.

Of course, you should always link the shops and their products you can identify yourself with and which you really like. But you might also occasionally want to try articles from new partner shops that you are less familiar with. This way you can offer your followers variety - this is usually well received, because your community certainly has very different interests. Therefore, we advise you to choose a good mix. Please note that you can only link products from our partner shops that are listed in the stylink Linkmaker.

Don't worry, the update of your statistics can take up to 24 hours.

Once your statistics have been updated, it may diverge from your Instagram insights. This is because foreign or double clicks are not counted.

Our system needs some time to evaluate and count your links. Thus, you can usually see your commission and click figures about 24 hours after you have posted a link.

You can view the clicks in your stylink account. To do so, log in at stylink.com, click on the Profile Icon and you will be taken directly to your statistics. Here you will see the number of clicks as well as your current payment.

In order to increase the number of clicks, we recommend that you present variying products to your community. One option would be to link products from many different shops. You should also post compelling stories on Instagram and YouTube videos that are visually appealin. It's also important to consider the feedback and reactions of your followers and YouTube subscribers to get a feel for what's well received by your community. Our Influencer Support will be happy to give you more advice at influencer@stylink.com or by calling +49 40 22863111.

Updating the statistics usually takes up to 24 hours.

DYou can detect a difference between the two statistics, as both foreign clicks (outside from the UK) and double clicks are automatically subtracted from your stylink statistics.

Make sure for every link you have created that you have copied it correctly into the Linkmaker. Also check afterwards at Instagram or YouTube whether you have also inserted the converted link (i.e. your recommendation link) and not the normal shop link.

In order to increase your earnings at stylink, we recommend that you regularly post links and link products from different shops. Often subscribers have to get used to new features first - so stay tuned!

We have some content ideas for you to make your stories more attractive:

• Create a Wishlist: Share with your followers the products you wish to buy. Whether seasonal, products for special occasions or planned investments - you decide!
• Current trends: Trends are passing, but you stay loyal to your taste. Share your personal selection of products on the latest trends with your followers.
• Hauls: You just came from a shopping tour? Share your latest achievements with your subscribers.
• All-time favorites: Sometimes you have a wardrobe full of clothes, boxes of decorations and drawers full of make-up, but in the end you always pick up your favourites. Share these favorites with your followers.
• OOTD: Whether casual or chic - share your daily outfits with your subscribers.