Guides

Longer reads for when the 160-character box feels too small. Each guide is written by the Twit Profiles Team and checked against X's current settings.

  1. How to write an X bio that works

    A practical method for writing an X bio in 160 characters: what to say first, which words help search, how to use emoji and links, and when to rewrite.

    5 min read · Updated

  2. X bio ideas by profession, and why they work

    Bio ideas for developers, nurses, teachers, students, artists, gamers, chefs, parents and more, with notes on what each profession should put first.

    5 min read · Updated

  3. Display names, handles and what you can change on X

    The difference between your X display name and @username, the character limits and rules for each, and what to think about before you change either one.

    4 min read · Updated

  4. How your pinned post and bio work together

    How to pair your X bio with a pinned post: what to pin, how to write an intro post, when to swap it, and examples for creators, job seekers and new accounts.

    4 min read · Updated