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How to Make Your Bio Stand Out
(Without Sounding Like Everyone Else) A short + powerful guide by Auny ā”
⨠WHY YOUR BIO MATTERS
Your bio is the front door to your world. You only get 160 characters ā so every word counts.
Ask yourself: Does your bio make people stop and say āokay wait⦠who is this?ā Or is it a forgettable string of words like everyone elseās?
Youāre not here to blend in. Youāre here to make people say āDamn I need to connect with this person.ā And hit the FOLLOW button.
It starts with a bold, memorable first impression.
Letās work on that together.
š 8 Must-Know Bio Rules:
ā Add a Sprinkle of YOU
ā³ Personality is the only thing that makes you, you. Use it. Flex it. Make it obvious.
This is your first chance to stand out ā donāt waste it trying to sound like a resume. Instead of writing: āContent Creator | Marketer | Coffee Addictā try: āI build brands that slap ⢠also a lil too obsessed with matcha.ā
Be the real you. Be specific. Thatās what draws people in.
ā Say What You Do (But Make It Interesting)
Anyone can say "Marketing Expert" ā and everyone does.
Instead, frame it with personality: āI help small brands punch way above their weight.ā āI teach founders how to go viral without selling their soul.ā
What do you actually do for people? Thatās what they care about.
ā Show Off What You Love
Mention what youāre into ā hobbies, fandoms, random obsessions. It creates relatability and signals who might vibe with you.
Are you into AI? Cat memes? Pineapples on pizza? Say it.
Let people see themselves in you ā thatās how you build real connection.
ā Use Short Sentences + Smart Separators
ā³ Break things up with line breaks, separators, or emojis like: ā¢
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Hereās why: clean formatting = better readability.
And better readability = more people actually stick around to read it.
Visual structure is part of the follower conversion game.
ā Donāt Overdo Emojis
Emojis are great... until theyāre overwhelming.
They should complement your words ā not replace them. Use 1ā2 max. Let your tone and voice do the heavy lifting.
Clean bios = stronger impressions.
ā Avoid Hashtags
You're not writing a tweet (you shouldnāt use hashtags in tweets anymore either; but more on that later). You're writing a mini billboard about you.
Hashtags in bios:
Don't help visibility
Waste precious space
Risk sending people away from your profile
If you're gonna use characters, use them wisely.
ā Speak Human, Not Jargon
Avoid niche terms unless you explain them or know your entire audience is fluent in it.
ā³ Example: āHODLerā makes sense in crypto. Not to everyone.
Ask yourself: could someone brand new to my space understand this? If not, simplify it.
Simple doesnāt mean dumb ā it means clear and relatable.
ā K.I.S.S = Keep It Simple Stupid
No one needs your life story or all 17 roles you play at work or the 27 skills you have.
This isnāt a rĆ©sumĆ©. Itās a hook.
ā To get people to follow. Thatās your only objective.
Keep your bio focused on who you are right now and what youāre known for. Save the nuance for your posts and replies.
(More on how you can utilize your pinned post as an intro to yourself on another edition ā lemme know if you need that asap)
š„ Pro Tip: Let Your Banner Do Some Extra Work
ā³ Your banner is free visual real estate.
Use it to highlight:
A quote you live by
A project youāre building
A vibe you want to give off
Let your bio + banner work together.
Example combo:
Bio: āBuilding the next big thing in wellness tech š§ | Recovering perfectionistā
Banner: A sleek image with the words: āHabit. Energy. Focus. Start here.ā
See how they support and compliment each other?
šÆ TLDR:
Your bio isnāt just text. Itās a first impression, an identity badge, a tiny little handshake, or that gentle āsup?ā nod.
Make it count.
Make it unmistakably you.
š¦ Shine the spotlight on yourself.
Your mission, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:
Take action right now.
Fix your bio
Curate it
Email me back with a screenshot so I can give you feedback
Happy to work on it together with you aaaš§”
Stay tuned for the next part where Iāll teach you how to curate the perfect bio using AI.
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