Share Links & Hosted Forms

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Overview

Share links create professional Flashquotes-hosted pages for your forms. No embedding required - just share the link anywhere your customers are. Perfect for Instagram link-in-bio since Instagram doesn’t allow clickable links in posts.

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Creating a Share Link

1. Go to Forms and select your form
2. Click the Publish tab
3. Customize your landing page settings
4. Copy your share link or QR code

Your form is now live at a /f/{slug} URL ready to share.

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Customization Options

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Landing Page Content

Headline: The main title visitors see when they arrive

• Keep it benefit-focused (“Get Your Custom Quote”)
• Under 60 characters for best display

Subheadline: Supporting text under your headline

• Explain what happens next
• Build trust and set expectations
• Example: “Tell us about your event and we’ll send you a personalized quote within 24 hours”

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Company Branding

Your hosted page automatically includes:

• Company logo and brand colors
• Professional Flashquotes styling
• Mobile-optimized design
• Fast loading times

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Social Media Sharing

Built-in sharing buttons for:

• Twitter/X: Pre-populated tweet with your link
• Facebook: Direct share to timeline or business page
• Instagram: Copy link for bio or story links
• SMS: Send link via text message
• Email: Create email with link included

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Instagram Link-in-Bio

Instagram users can only include one clickable link in their bio. Use your share link to:

1. Add your Flashquotes link to your Instagram bio
2. Post about your services with “Link in bio for quotes”
3. Drive followers directly to your quote form
4. Convert Instagram engagement into bookings

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QR Code Generation

Every share link includes a QR code for offline marketing:

1. Click Download QR Code in the Publish tab
2. Add to business cards, flyers, or signage
3. Customers scan to access your quote form instantly
4. Track QR code conversions in your leads dashboard

QR Code Uses:

• Business cards and brochures
• Event booth displays
• Vehicle decals
• Print advertisements

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Embedded vs Hosted Forms

Feature	Embedded Forms	Share Links
Setup Time	Requires website editing	Instant - just copy link
Best For	Your own website	Social media, direct sharing
Customization	Limited by your site	Full control over landing page
Mobile Experience	Depends on your site	Optimized for mobile
Instagram Compatible	No	Yes - perfect for link-in-bio
QR Codes	Not practical	Built-in QR generation

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SEO & Meta Tags

Share links include automatic SEO optimization:

• Proper page titles and descriptions
• Social media preview cards
• Mobile-friendly meta tags
• Fast loading for better search ranking

When shared on social platforms, your link displays with:

• Your company name and logo
• Custom headline as the preview title
• Professional preview image

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Preview Functionality

Test your hosted page before sharing:

1. Click Preview in the Publish tab
2. View how your page appears on desktop and mobile
3. Test the form submission process
4. Make adjustments to headlines or settings
5. Publish when satisfied

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Common Use Cases

Instagram Business: Share link in bio, reference in posts and stories Wedding Vendors: Include QR codes on vendor fair displays and business cards Food Trucks: QR codes on vehicle signage for instant quote requests Event Planners: Send direct links to potential clients via email or text Corporate Services: Professional sharing for B2B quote requests

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Best Practices

1. Keep headlines clear: Focus on the benefit customers receive
2. Test on mobile: Most social traffic comes from mobile devices
3. Update regularly: Refresh headlines to match current promotions
4. Track performance: Monitor which sharing methods bring the most leads
5. Use QR codes strategically: Place them where customers have time to scan

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Tracking & Analytics

Monitor your share link performance:

• View leads generated from shared links
• Track conversion rates by traffic source
• See which sharing methods work best
• Optimize based on performance data

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Next Steps

After setting up your share link:

• Add it to your Instagram bio
• Include QR codes in marketing materials
• Share on social media platforms
• Set up lead tracking to monitor conversions
• Configure Instant Quoting for faster conversions