Many people get stuck on how to write an about me page for their blogs. It seems simple, but in practice can be trickier than you’d think. Here’s some advice on writing a good about page.

Why writing an about page is good for your blog

When someone lands on a blog post that intrigues them or offers a solution to something they may be experiencing, or even just shares an insight that they appreciate, they’re likely to want to ‘meet’ the author.

Your about page not only brings your reader into your life and introduces them to the person behind the words. A good about me page will make your readers feel like they know you better, and be interested in reading more of your blog.

Q: What if I want to stay anonymous?

If you don’t have your face to your blog, you can still write an about page. Only instead of telling your reader all about you, tell them all about your blog. Give your website a personality and explain more about it. Answer questions like:

• What is this blog about?
• Who writes on this blog? (you can say something like “A 40-something mom who’s letting you in on all secrets” or “Two best friends obsessed with reading” – it can be ambiguous and insightful at the same time.
• How did the blog name come about?
• What can we learn from this blog?

How to write an about me page for your blog

Your “About” page is visited more often than you may think.

5 Things Your About Me Page Needs

1. An image – pictures are captivating, and choosing one that shows off your brightest smile is always a winner.
2. A bit about you – share some insight into who you are, both as a person and as a blogger. Tell your story; how did you find blogging?
3. Share your why – why do you blog? This is such an important way to show your readers what they can gain from reading your blogs.
4. More about what your reader can gain from your blog – next, point out the things you share and write about that can help them. You may write about your own journey as a parent to help others know they’re not alone. Or maybe you share your secret tips to getting healthy. Your readers want to know what your blogs can offer them.
5. A CTA – don’t forget this. Make sure you direct the reader to the next part of their journey on your site. A call to action can be in the form of a link to your homepage, or even in a sidebar menu. Looking for more Insta followers? Add an Instagram widget that shows some of your photos with a link to follow you.
6. A link to contact you – you never know who you might inspire with your story. Make it easy for your readers to reach out to you. Add a link to your contact page, a form to fill in, or even your email address at the bottom of your about page.

About Me Page Template

It can be hard to write about yourself, most of us find it tricky to come up with a witty, honest, and well-written paragraph about ourselves. So here’s an outline you can use to start your ‘about’ page.

About Me Example

Hi! (A greeting always makes your reader feel like you’re inviting them into your blog).

I’m <insert name here> and you’ve reached my blog about <insert topic here>.

<add some background of your life/skills/knowledge>

I started this blog because <explain your why>…

Feel free to explore my pages and learn more about <add some info on what they can take away from your blog>

In fact, check out my latest blog post here <this is your CTA>

I love hearing from my readers, so if you have anything to share with me, send it through on the form below… (this is your contact info)

The above example is obviously a very rough template for you to use and expand with your own personality and extra bits of info. But with a basis like that, you’ll have a sparkling about me page in no time. And the more you write practice rounds, the easier it gets.

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