How do I write a good bio?

Your bio appears at the top of your public portfolio — often the first thing visitors read. It decides whether they keep scrolling or bounce.

Where to change your bio

1. Open Profile (/dashboard/profile)
2. Find the "Bio" field
3. Write your text (max 500 characters)
4. Save

Rules of a good bio

1. Short and clear

• 2-3 sentences is ideal
• Max 500 chars = ~80-100 words
• No buzzwords like "passionate, creative, dynamic" — everyone says that

2. Who, what, where

• Who are you? Name, role
• What do you do? Specialization
• Where are you? City, countries

3. What makes you unique

• One detail that sets you apart
• An achievement or award (if you have one)
• A style signature of your work

Examples

Model (bad)

Hi! I'm Maria and I love modeling! I'm very creative and open for new projects 😊

Model (good)

Maria Müller — Fashion model from Vienna. Specialized in editorial and runway, represented by Agency X since 2022. Based in Vienna, bookable across EU.

Photographer (bad)

Passionate photographer with an eye for the special and years of experience.

Photographer (good)

Markus Klausner — Portrait and beauty photographer. 10 years experience, editorial work for Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar. Studio in Munich, shoots worldwide.

Creative (good)

Lisa Wagner — Art Director & Illustrator. Focus on brand identity for sustainable brands. Previously at Jung von Matt, now freelance.

What doesn't belong in the bio

• ❌ Full career chronicle (that's for the about text)
• ❌ Prices / booking rates
• ❌ Long skill lists
• ❌ Clichés and buzzwords

Bio vs about text

• Bio: 2-3 sentences, overview, in header
• About: Long text, story, dedicated section (see edit about text)

Both have their place — write the bio first, then the longer about.

Questions? support@lacop.app