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# Social Media Site Links
The Snapchat Snapcode System Makes It Easier to Share URLs

By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-01 | Social Media
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-snapcode
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/01/31/snapchat-snapcode-link-update/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [snap](https://www.snap.com/en-US/brand-guidelines/)

[Snap Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-4), the company behind [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-and-snapchat), has just announced a new piece of digital infrastructure for its platform: the Snapchat Snapcode. These Snapcodes are a way to share URLs through Snapchat, helping users to send out links and have the message's recipients check out that website without having to log out of the app.

With the astronomical rise in Snapchat's popularity over the past few years, the company is working to position itself as a friendly platform for businesses and influencers (lest it go down the same unfortunate road as other social media platforms that have been unable to turn a profit.) URLs are an essential part of any business, especially as e-commerce continues to see more activity. [Snapchat Snapcodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-code) offer a convenient way to stimulate e-commerce and link-sharing in general through the app, broadening the abilities of the platform.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Snapchat Snapcodes:** Snapcodes offer a convenient way to stimulate e-commerce and link-sharing through Snapchat.
- **Social Media E-commerce:** The rise of e-commerce activity creates opportunities for businesses to leverage social media platforms like Snapchat for generating sales.
- **Influencer Marketing:** Businesses can utilize Snapchat Snapcodes to collaborate with influencers and reach a wider audience in a more engaging way.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Social Media:** Social media platforms like Snapchat can integrate e-commerce features using Snapcodes to enhance user experience and drive revenue.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can explore partnerships with Snapchat to leverage Snapcodes and enhance link-sharing capabilities for their customers.
- **Digital Marketing:** Digital marketers can leverage Snapchat Snapcodes for influencer partnerships, targeted advertising, and measuring campaign effectiveness.

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