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X (formerly Twitter) · Lesson 9 of 43

Setting Up an X Profile

X is a powerful platform for reaching audiences interested in topics related to your business’s niche.

1 Learn the concept

X is a powerful platform for reaching audiences interested in topics related to your business's niche. A good profile helps people decide in a few seconds whether to follow you. This lesson explains how to build a profile with a clear name, a bio that says what you do and for whom, and a header that matches your brand.

A checklist of what a business profile should includePROFILE ESSENTIALSA recognizable name and handleA bio that says who you help and howA clear profile image and a header that matches your brandA website linkA pinned post with your best offer or content
Visitors decide in seconds whether to follow you.

2 See it in action

  • Use a recognizable name and handle.
  • Write a bio that says who you help and how.
  • Use a clear profile image and a header that supports your brand.
  • Pin a post that explains your best offer or content.

Worked example

Writing a bio in three versions

Version A: "Web design agency."

Version B: "We help local shops get found online."

Version C: "We help local shops get found online. Tips on social and search every week."

Better: C, because it says who you help and what followers will get.

Check: ask three people what they think the account would post about.

3 Study an example

Example scenario

A small agency's bio reads: "We help local shops get found online. Tips on social and search every week." Visitors know instantly what to expect and why to follow.

4 Apply it and download

  1. Draft three bio options.
  2. Choose a profile image and header.
  3. Complete the profile checklist.

Worksheet Profile setup checklistOpen, print or save as PDF

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