INSTAGRAM BIO CHECKLIST
For small businesses - SEO and brand awareness
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Username (@username)
- Contains the company name or main keyword
- Avoids unnecessary numbers and symbols
- Use a period (.) or underscore ( _ ) to separate words.
- The name is simple and easy to remember
- If possible, include industry or region
Example: @latgales_medus, @pirts_latgale
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Name
The most important SEO
Contains industry and keywords
Handmade candles | Latgale | Personalized gifts
Photo services | family photo sessions | in Rezekne
Photo services | family photo sessions | in Rezekne
- Limit: up to 64 characters
- It is preferable that "Name" is different from "Username""
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BIO (main description)
Maximum length: 150 characters
It is recommended to build in 3 rows:
- Who are you / what do you do?
- What is offered or what is the customer value?
- Call to Action
Local manufacturer in Latgale, handmade
Meat products for everyday life and holidays
Order online or write to us
Meat products for everyday life and holidays
Order online or write to us
- Contains industry keywords
- The text is clear and structured.
- Tone aligned with brand identity
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Links
- Add links (website, e-shop, Whatsapp)
- Use a link aggregation tool (Linktree, Bio.link)
- Add UTM tags to Google Analytics
- Fill in the "Business Information" fields
Add address, email, phone number
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Design
- BIO lines are separated by a blank line
- Avoid text in all caps
- Match BIO with profile picture
- Text is first created in notes
Instagram has a limit on editing options
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Professional settings
- Activate "Professional Account" (Business)
- Choose the appropriate category
- Add "Action Buttons" (Call, Email, Directions)
- Connects to the company's Facebook page
Don't include categories in your profile description - save space
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Profile picture
- Uses a brand logo or clear symbol
- Leave enough free space around the logo
- Avoid complex elements
- Choose a bright, contrasting background
- Check quality on mobile screen
- Maintains visual consistency
Instagram round frame cuts off the edges
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Highlights
Keep the most important topics:
- Create thematic categories
- Use uniform covers
- Keep names short and clear (10-12 characters)
- Regularly updates content
Examples: Products, Reviews, Prices, Orders, Workshop, News
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Pinned posts
Profile business card
- Pin 1-3 posts
- One post tells who you are
- Pin a product range or services
- Use a consistent visual style
Shows the most important things before scrolling