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39: I roasted 55 Instagram bios and here’s why yours isn’t converting

Lucy Bedewi

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This weekend at SXSW, I roasted 55 Instagram bios, and if you’re wondering why, me too.

Just kidding. It’s because I’ve seen that a major theme for the majority of business owners, creators, and founders is that their bio is the problem, not their content.

So if anyone has data on how to write a banging Instagram bio, it’s me. I saw every bio under the sun, and I’m going to walk you through three opportunities in this episode to create a bio that will help you stand out from the rest.

In this episode we dive into:

  •  Why your Instagram bio might be the reason you’re not able to grow followers on Instagram
  • The biggest mistakes I saw after roasting 55 bios (and why most get ignored)
  • How to shift your messaging from “what you do” → “why it matters”
  • Why leading with your title is hurting your conversions (and what to say instead)
  • How to bring your brand voice into your bio so you actually stand out
  • The problem with overused buzzwords 
  • How to replace generic language with specific, relatable phrasing
  • Why listing what you post in your bio is a wasted opportunity
  • How to create a strong “through line” that makes people feel connected instantly
  • The real purpose of your Instagram bio 
  • Simple tweaks you can make today to turn profile visits into follows

Ready to stop blending in and finally nail your brand voice, messaging, and Instagram bio?


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