If your Instagram bio doesn’t clearly say who you help and how—you’re leaving money on the table.
It’s more than just a few lines of text. Your bio is prime real estate—and in just a few seconds, it either invites someone in... or sends them scrolling away.
Let’s fix that.
In this guide, I’ll break down exactly what your Instagram bio should include, give you a simple sentence formula, and show you how the right bio becomes the starting line to high-ticket sales.
We use this exact method with our Business in a Box clients, and it works whether you're starting from scratch or leveling up a well-established brand.
Make it easy to find and recognize you. Choose one of the following:
Your first + last name
Your name + a niche keyword (ex: @ElaineDesigns, @CoachMaria)
Something that clearly reflects your brand’s voice
Avoid numbers or confusing handles unless they’re part of your brand.
This section is searchable—so don’t waste it on just your name.
Add 1–3 keywords that describe what you do or who you help.
Examples:
“Sarah | Business Coach for Moms”
“Alex | Personal Brand Designer”
“Tanya | Social Media Manager”
Your bio should do three things fast:
Say who you help
Say how you help them
Show them what to do next
Here’s a fill-in-the-blank formula to help you create yours:
Line 1: I help [who] [do what] using [your method or focus]
→ Example: I help busy moms launch their dream biz with confidence
Line 2: Expect [what kind of content/offers] here
→ Example: Tips, templates & tools for stress-free launches
Line 3: [Call-to-action that matches your link]
→ Example: Grab your free planner 👇
Link: Use a link related to your CTA (freebie, service page, calendar, etc.)
Username: @software_guru
Name: Leila| Become a Software Engineer
Bio:
💸 $250k+ Software Engineer & Startup Founder
🧠 Helping aspiring coders land their first $100,000+ job 💼
📎 Click below for FREE help & resources 👇
Link: Directs to value-packed free content
We don’t just help you write the bio—we help you build the business behind it.
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