05/24/2026
Creators can finally stop whispering “link in bio” like it’s going to trigger a shadowban.
Adam Mosseri confirmed that Instagram does NOT penalize creators for saying “link in bio” and honestly, this changes the conversation around social strategy.
The issue was never the phrase itself.
The real problem? A lot of content relies too heavily on the CTA instead of creating something people actually want to watch, save, or send.
Instagram is rewarding:
• watch time
• shares
• saves
• meaningful engagement
Not whether you directed someone to your website. Good marketing includes a next step. If your content is valuable, clear, and engaging, you should absolutely tell people where to go next.
2026 social media strategy is less about “hacking the algorithm” and more about understanding human behavior online.
This is exactly what we focus on at Salty Sheps Media.