Mobile users spend 90% of their time in apps, not browsers. When you send someone a regular https:// link in WhatsApp, it opens in Chrome β even if they have the Amazon or YouTube app installed. A deep link bypasses the browser entirely and opens the content directly in the native app, where users are already logged in with saved preferences. For affiliate marketers, this directly translates to higher conversion rates because customers reach the checkout with their saved payment methods already loaded.
Better user experience
Deep links open apps directly, skipping the browser. Users are already logged in, get native performance, and have a faster path to completing the action.
Higher conversion rates
Amazon deep links improve purchase conversion by 2β3Γ compared to web links because users are already logged in with saved payment methods in the app.
Affiliate marketing in India
Critical for Amazon Associates and Flipkart affiliates sharing links on WhatsApp groups. App opens mean faster checkouts and more commissions.
iOS & Android support
Generate separate deep link formats for iOS (URL schemes) and Android (Intent URLs). Both platforms are covered with a single tool.
What is a deep link?+
A deep link is a URL that opens a specific page or content directly inside a mobile app, instead of opening a web browser. For example, instead of opening amazon.in in Chrome, a deep link opens the Amazon app directly on the product page. Deep links provide a faster, better user experience for mobile visitors.
What is the difference between a deep link and a universal link?+
A deep link uses a custom URL scheme (like amzn:// or vnd.youtube://) that only works if the app is installed. A universal link (iOS) or App Link (Android) is a regular https:// URL that opens the app if installed, or falls back to the website if not. Universal links are more reliable for marketing campaigns.
How do I use a deep link in my campaign?+
Create a Meshalive short link pointing to your deep link URL, then share that short link in your WhatsApp campaign, Instagram bio, or email. When users click on Android, they get the Android deep link. For cross-platform use, use the web fallback URL β it will open the app on most devices through the browser's app association.
Do deep links work for Amazon affiliate marketing in India?+
Yes. Amazon's native app deep links (amzn://dp/ASIN) open the Amazon India app directly on the product page. For affiliate marketers, this dramatically improves the purchase experience β customers are already logged in to the app with saved payment methods, leading to higher conversion rates.
What if the user does not have the app installed?+
Custom scheme deep links (amzn://, vnd.youtube://) fail silently if the app is not installed. Always provide a web fallback URL β the standard https:// web version of the page β so users without the app still reach the content. Consider using a short link that detects the device and routes accordingly.
