Tips for Writing your Twitter + Instagram Bios

by Amanda Stewart
@mandijstewart

On Twitter you get 160 characters. On Instagram you get 150 characters. That’s not very many characters to tell the world who you are and what you’re all about. I recently updated my (very outdated) bios on both my Instagram and Twitter and it got me thinking… what makes up an awesome bio? What do I need to include that tells the social world what I am all about? I came up with a short list that helped me craft my bios. I hope it’s helpful for you too!

Mix it up. Although I’m very active on both accounts, my Twitter and Instagram bios are a little bit different. I connect with more #SApros via Twitter so I like including my position and institution.

Alumni connections. I have “met” a lot of cool Iowa State grads or Western Illinois University grads though social media so I like including my previous institutions and grad years.

Include links. I am the Chief Editor for the Niche Movement which is an incredible community doing awesome things (I’m biased) so I like to tag @thenichemovement in my bios. I also have a personal blog that I usually include. What other links do you include in your bio?

Get personal. I love coffee, snail mail, Bruce Springsteen, running and mornings. I could go on and on about my favorite things (chocolate cake, craft beer, yoga, office supplies, reading…) but there is only so much space. I think it’s great to let your followers in a little bit and share you who are outside of work. It gives them an idea of what your tweets will be about!

Goals. Shout ‘em out! Working towards a big goal? I love when I see other runners share their running goals in their Instagram bios. I am trying to run 2,016 miles this year (#RunTheYear) and it has been amazing connecting with others working towards the same!

What have I missed? What do you include in your bios? Let’s connect @mandijstewart

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