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There’s lots of good tools at your disposal to set up a pre-save on Spotify, but we like to use SmartURL.
SmartURL is a tool which allows you to create different geo-redirect links for music & more.
It is completely free, although some features are restricted to registered users only (registration is free!).
It is completely free, although some features are restricted to registered users only (registration is free!).
That’s your cue to start your pre-save campaign and pitch for playlists through Spotify for Artists! Plan a pre-save promo campaign. Your pre-save link should be the main focus of your promo campaign in the run-up to your release date. Share teasers, acoustic performances and other sneak peaks of your track alongside your pre-save link. That’s your cue to start your pre-save campaign and pitch for playlists through Spotify for Artists! Plan a pre-save promo campaign. Your pre-save link should be the main focus of your promo campaign in the run-up to your release date. Share teasers, acoustic performances and other sneak peaks of your track alongside your pre-save.
SmartURL have a tool called ‘Pivot’, which will allow you to put all of your URL links into one landing page, such as iTunes/ Google/Amazon/Spotify etc, and your fans can then choose their favourite service and be redirected to it.
If you’re looking to only set up a pre-save, there is a specific ‘Pre-Save’ tool. This is open to registered users. To set up a pre-save on Spotify you’ll need the URI of your release. We’ll send the URI to you via email as soon as we get it from Spotify.
Let’s take a look at a step-by-step process. We’re going to set up a pre-save on Spotify for The 101‘s single, ‘First & Last’.
1. Go to smarturl.it
2. Log-in, or register for an account.
3. Whilst logged-in, go to manage.smarturl.it
4. Select the ‘Pre-Save’ option:
5. Scroll down, and you’ll see an option to “Configure Spotify Pre-Save”. You’ll want to search for your artist page in the ‘Artist Name (Followers)’ field:
Can’t find your artist name when you enter the name? Try entering the URI for the artist page (How do I get my Spotify Artist or Album URI?)
Note if searching by URI: you need to remove the ‘spotify:artist:’ text from the start of the URI, before you enter it in the ‘Artist Name (Followers)’ field. So, for example: ‘spotify:artist:37sYnkZf4xFyEcw4v6DHTu’ becomes ’37sYnkZf4xFyEcw4v6DHTu’.
6. In the ‘Spotify Product Id’ field, paste the full URI for your release. Then, fill out the Product Name field:
As mentioned above, EmuBands will send an email out to you containing your Spotify release URI as soon as we have it. Learn more about processing times for Spotify here – How Long Does It Take?
You’ll notice in the above image, we’re receiving an error message – “Product does not exist in Spotify yet”. To resolve this, simply update the ‘Product Release Date’, and ‘Free Tier Release’ to your release date.
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You’ll then see this message change from “Product does not exist in Spotify yet” to “Pre-Add will not run until the given release date”. Spotify lifetime ebay. This means the the product will be added to your fan’s Spotify library on that date, if they’ve clicked to Pre-save it before then:
7. You can now customise how the landing page will look, by scrolling down the page:
Most of the options here are quite self-explanatory. In this example above, We’ve opted only to supply the release artwork.
The 101 already have a banner image, that they uploaded to Spotify via Spotify for Artists, so we don’t need to supply another one. Scrolling further down, you can add social media links, and make final adjustments to how the landing page will look:
8. Set up an alias for the SmartURL.
Once you’re happy with how the landing page looks, scroll down until you see the ‘Organize’ section, and create a custom alias for the SmartURL:
9. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click ‘Save SmartURL’.
You have now set up a pre-save on Spotify, and have a fully functioning Pre-save link:
Encourage your fans to pre-save your new Spotify release to their libraries, so they can be the first to hear the release when it goes live.
Pre-saves are a great way to create a buzz around your release, not to mention increase your Spotify follower-count, which is hugely important for algorithmic playlists, like Discover Weekly, and Release Radar.
If you liked this guide, we would recommend: How Do I Make the Most of Spotify?
To learn more about Spotify for Artists, pitching for inclusion on Spotify playlists, and other Spotify-related features, visit our Spotify knowledge-base.
If you’re not currently using EmuBands for distribution, and you’d like to work with a distributor who gives you instant access to Spotify for Artists, and other great features, with no annual fees – click here join us today.
If you would like to move to EmuBands from another distributor, read our guide on how to do this, whilst keeping your play-counts: Can I Switch To EmuBands from Another Distributor?
Todd McCartyMusicPre Save Spotify Campaigns – What Are They And How To Do Them
How Pre Save Spotify Campaigns Work
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Before releasing new music, direct your fans to pre save your track so that they are notified on release day when it is available in their Spotify library. You can utilize a Pre-save widget to accomplish this (more on this below). When your new music becomes available your pre-save widget will let Spotify know to automatically put the new release into “Your Library”. Options for creating these campaigns range from a manual call to action to a sophisticated campaign on a website. Pre save Spotify campaigns work best when implemented many weeks before a new release.
The “Follow” or “Heart” button is found under the artist name on all Spotify apps & web. (Heart button is on the desktop app and added in June 2018)Savvy third party companies and record labels have put pre save campaigns into heavy use. It’s a proven way to ensure an artist’s Spotify followers show up on release week. Pre saving is the new pre-order. Here’s an example of how a slick 3rd party promotion works. Example Twitter post for pre save Spotify campaignSample landing page for pre save Spotify campaignSample entry for pre save Spotify campaignAutomated campaigns are mostly being used by major labels and indies that have kept up with best practices. Universal, Sony, and Warner all have their own native platforms for “pre save”.FeatureFM offers pre save campaigns with their SmartLink widget as well of a suite of fanbuilding tools. Metablocks and ToneDen are other nice options for pre-save widgets. Fancier campaigns mine email addresses from fans using gate forms. “Gates” are landing pages, like the one above, that quickly and efficiently collect your data. Gates and widgets tap into Spotify’s API and deliver content into a user’s library as long as the user gives consent. Getting permission is the key to a “pre save” campaign. Some gates have the ability to deliver incentive downloads to fans. Finally, these custom campaigns also provide artists and labels with analytics and a way to keep in touch with email collection.
Customize your widget with easy-to-use options and backend analytics. Furthermore, a widget is cheaper than a customized campaign because it doesn’t require graphic design and building a custom website.
Furthermore, use a countdown strategy in the week leading up to the single or album release. A post with the call to action “3 days until the release of (Song Title). Follow on Spotify to pre save our upcoming album”. Send a clear message to your fans by repeating this call to action daily in the 3 days leading up to release. Check out my post on How To Get Followers On Spotify My Way Spotify pre save campaigns are starting to become the new “pre-order”. Every artist who has an album or a single coming out soon needs to put this into practice. Looking forward to your comments and creative uses of pre saving.
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A simple widget option is a great choice for those just getting started with Spotify “pre save” campaigns. Place pre save widgets in various high traffic areas on your social media profiles, website, or link from just about anywhere on the web. Here are some examples using Feature FM’s SmartLink widget builder. Countdowns Work Great!
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